Associate Degree Nursing, AAS

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING OVERVIEW

Program code: AASRN

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares students to enter the profession of nursing. The program is two years in length and includes liberal arts and nursing courses. However, a student may choose to complete any of the liberal arts courses prior to admission to the ADN program. Due to the dynamic nature of the health professions, changes in either the curricula or course content or both may be made at any time. For updated information, visit www.sc4.edu/nursing.

 

Students are required to achieve and maintain an 80% (B-) pass rate in all ADN courses and a grade of satisfactory in each clinical course. Liberal Art courses taken prior to and in the program: students are to achieve a (C) or above to be considered for admission and to progress once admitted. There is a two-attempt limit to courses related to the nursing program (including pre-nursing courses HE 101, HE 106, HE 210 and HE 224). Failure to meet these requirements will result in the student’s potential lack of acceptance to or exclusion from the program.

 

Any failure or withdrawal from the Nursing program after drop and add will result in tuition loss and may impact financial aid.

 

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to write a national licensure examination to become a registered nurse.

 

St. Clair County Community College’s associate degree nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)

 

BSN transfer option

 

Students planning to continue their education in nursing after attaining an Associate Degree in Nursing at SC4 must inform their academic advisor of this plan. Students may want to incorporate courses that are required by all BSN programs, such as microbiology. Academic advisors have current information on those universities with direct relationships with SC4.

 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Human Flourishing outcome: advocate for diverse individuals and their families by supporting their autonomy, dignity, and continuous development.
2. Nursing Judgement outcome:  make judgments in practice, supported with evidence and rationale, to provide direct, safe, quality care and promote the health of individuals within the family and community context.
3. Professional Identify outcome:  demonstrate their role with integrity, responsibility, and ethics using evidence-based practice, effective communication, caring, and advocacy to provide safe, quality care to diverse individuals.
4. Spirit of Inquiry outcome:  analyze the evidence that supports nursing practice to challenge established norms, question underlying assumptions, and provide new perspectives using effective communication to enhance the quality of care for diverse individuals, families, and communities.

 

PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The pre-admission requirements are:

1. Selective GPA of 2.7 based on the following courses: BIO 271, BIO 272, ENG 101, ENG 102, HE 103, HE 106, HE 210, HE 224, PS 101, PSY 180.
2. Students who have not attended college in the past, must complete an assessment test, scheduled through the testing center 810-989-5555.
3. Meet with an advisor to review your readiness to apply to the program. To set up an appointment call 810-989-5520.
4. Complete pre-requisite courses with a “C” or better by May for application for Fall admission or August for Winter admission. Pre-requisite courses:

*BIO 271 -  Human Anatomy and Physiology I

*BIO 272 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

 ENG 101 - English Composition 1

*HE 101 - Math Related to Drug Administration

*HE 224 - Altered States of Adult Health

*Complete BIO 271/272, HE 101, and HE 224 within five academic years of admission to the nursing program.

5. Attend a mandatory Traditional Nursing Group Advisory session.

6. Complete pre-admission HESI at SC4, no other testing is accepted. Register to take HESI pre-assessment test by:

                 March 31 for Fall admission

                 September 30 for Winter admission

Visit website sc4.edu/support-services/testing-center/HESI testing/ for more information. To register and pay for the HESI please go to THE PIER at https://stclair.nbsstore.net/testing.

1. Submit official college transcripts if transferring in credits taken at a previous college by May 15 for Fall admission and August 15 for Winter admission.

 

Fulfillment of these requirements does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.

 

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Persons seeking admission to the RN - Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program must:

1. If not currently enrolled with SC4 submit a completed Application for Admission to SC4 to the Enrollment Services office by April 1, for Fall admission or October 1 for Winter admission. Indicate on the application the program of study: AGEGE-General Education. Students applying for admission will receive a letter of receipt via email.
2. Submit a completed Health Science Application designating Associate Degree Nursing (AASRN) to Enrollment Services by April 1 for Fall admission and October 1 for Winter admission. Students applying for admission will receive a letter of receipt via email.
3. Provide evidence of healthcare certification such as (Certified Nurse Aide, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Patient Care Technician (PCT))

 

Applicants planning to pursue a career in registered nursing who have a criminal record of felony or misdemeanor conviction should contact the Health and Human Services division to determine employment restrictions based upon these convictions.

 

ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE

 

1. Fall applications will be reviewed in the Spring. Winter applications will be reviewed in the Fall. Students will be notified by mail of acceptance or denial into the program. Acceptance into the program is based on space availability, and admission criteria compliance.
2. Accepted applicants will be required to attend an ADN program orientation and Thrival Seminar prior to the start of the program. Class schedules will be distributed during orientation.
3. Before the semester starts students will submit documents required to participate in Clinical: Health Physical, Health Care Provider BLS certification, Vaccination Records, Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen, and a Criminal Background Check. All requirements will be reviewed during orientation.