Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing
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NMC Code 302
Northwestern Michigan College’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program consists of two years of nursing classes after prerequisites are met. It is designed to give the student the skills necessary to prepare for employment after graduation. Graduates of the ADN program are eligible to apply for the National Council License Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensing as a registered nurse. Student clinical experiences may include assignments at Munson Medical Center and a variety of other agencies. The program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include the following:
- Completion of the admission process for the pre-Associate Degree Nursing AGS Degree for NMC.
- Transfer students must submit official transcripts to determine eligibility.
- Completion of prerequisite requirements.
ADN students must submit the ADN application. Students may review the Competitive Points Rubric to determine how points are earned. The Competitive Points Rubric, application deadlines, and further details can be found on the NMC website under Nursing – Associate Degree (ADN). Space in the nursing program is limited. Completion of prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Students are granted access to the online competitive ADN application only after all prerequisite requirements are complete and eligibility has been met. It is recommended that students create a plan to complete prerequisite requirements with the Advising Department.
General Information
- Current CPR certification, a physical examination indicating good mental and physical health, immunization records, criminal background checks and drug screens are required by the start of the program. Nursing students are responsible for the costs associated with these program requirements.
- The Board of Nursing may deny graduates the ability to take the licensure exam for a previous felony conviction, previous treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, or after finding the existence of one or more grounds for board action listed in 333.16221 of the Public Health Code, Act 368 of 1978.
- The clinical facilities used by NMC have the right to accept or reject a student. This action could result in a student being delayed or unable to complete the nursing program. This decision may be made just prior to the clinical rotation.
- Nursing students must adhere to the policies referenced in the Nursing Program Policy Manual associated with their admission semester. If a student is readmitted due to a course failure, they must adhere to the policies referenced in the Nursing Program Policy Manual associated with their readmission semester.
- Nursing program tuition is charged by the contact hour.
- All nursing courses must be completed within five years of taking the first nursing class.
Online Nursing Option
NMC admits students to an online version of its traditional ADN curriculum each fall semester. The online option provides all of the nursing theory courses in an online format. It requires attendance in person for the lab and clinical courses. The labs and clinical courses are generally scheduled in the Traverse City area and will require 2-3 days per week of attendance.
Once students begin the ADN online option, the college will ensure that the online courses will be available until students complete the program, as long as the model schedule is followed. If students become out of sequence for any reason, they will need to move into the traditional program.
Note: The ADN online option is not available to ADN students beginning the program spring semester. It is not available to students pursuing the Practical Nursing certificate or ADN Completion Option.
Prerequisite Requirements
Prerequisite requirements include the following:
- 2.5 overall GPA or higher (“Nursing GPA” is calculated by including all NMC courses and transfer courses that count toward the ADN degree).
- ENG 111 English Composition (2.0 grade or higher)
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (2.0 grade or higher)
- BIO 227 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (2.5 grade or higher. Must have been completed within five years of program entry, or successfully complete a competency exam if the class is older than five years.)
- Math Competency: Placement into MTH 121 College Algebra or higher with qualifying test scores or completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra (2.0 grade or higher. Must have been completed within five years of program entry.)
The nursing department enforces a repeat policy that states: Any math and/or science class may only be repeated once. This includes fails, drops, withdrawals or transferred classes (effective June 1, 2012).
Recommended Courses to Take Prior to Starting the ADN Program
- ENG 112 English Composition
- One Group 1 Humanities course
- BIO 228 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (2.5 grade or higher. Must have been completed within five years of program entry, or successfully complete a competency exam if the class is older than five years.)
- HPD 110 BLS for Health Care Providers or equivalent class:
- AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Note: Current CPR certification must be documented by the start of the program, and maintained throughout the program.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| Any Group 1 Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Math Competency 1 | 4 | |
| BIO 227 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 228 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Nursing Specialty Requirements | ||
| HAH 100C | Informatics Essentials | 1 |
| HNR 101 | Fundamentals of Nursing-Lectur | 4 |
| HNR 102 | Fund of Nursing-Clinical | 4 |
| HNR 106 | Pharmacology I | 1 |
| HNR 107 | Pharmacology II | 2 |
| HNR 125 | Lifespan Nursing Lecture | 5 |
| HNR 126 | Lifespan Nursing-Clinical | 5 |
| HNR 241 | Adv Maternal Child Nursing-Lec | 3 |
| HNR 242 | Adv Maternal Child Nursing-Cli | 2 |
| HNR 221 | Acute Care Nursing I | 1.5 |
| HNR 222 | Acute Care Nursing II | 1.5 |
| HNR 248 | Acute Care Nursing - Clinical | 4 |
| HNR 251 | Mental Health Nursing - Lec | 2 |
| HNR 252 | Mental Health Nursing-Clinical | 1 |
| HNR 261 | Nursing Management | 3 |
| HNR 262 | Nursing Management Clinical | 4 |
| HPD 110 | BLS for Health Care Providers 2, 3 | (0.2) |
| Total Credits | 70 | |
| 1 | Placement into MTH 121 College Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra (if required, completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra will add 4 additional credits/contacts to the program) |
| 2 | Equivalent classes is AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers |
| 3 | These credits do not count toward degree requirements. |
Note: A 2.5 grade or higher is required in all Nursing (HNR and HAH) courses. Nursing course completion with a grade less than 2.5 is considered a course failure and requires readmission. Failing more than one HNR or HAH nursing course will result in nursing program dismissal.
Prerequisites
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 227 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| MTH 111 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Model Schedule
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| HAH 100C | Informatics Essentials | 1 |
| HNR 101 | Fundamentals of Nursing-Lectur | 4 |
| HNR 102 | Fund of Nursing-Clinical | 4 |
| HNR 106 | Pharmacology I | 1 |
| The following courses will be added to Fall Semester if not taken prior to admission: | 4 | |
| BLS for Health Care Providers (CPR) | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HNR 125 | Lifespan Nursing Lecture | 5 |
| HNR 126 | Lifespan Nursing-Clinical | 5 |
| HNR 107 | Pharmacology II | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| HNR 251 | Mental Health Nursing - Lec | 2 |
| HNR 252 | Mental Health Nursing-Clinical | 1 |
| HNR 241 | Adv Maternal Child Nursing-Lec | 3 |
| HNR 242 | Adv Maternal Child Nursing-Cli | 2 |
| HNR 221 | Acute Care Nursing I | 1.5 |
| Credits | 9.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| HNR 222 | Acute Care Nursing II | 1.5 |
| HNR 248 | Acute Care Nursing - Clinical | 4 |
| HNR 261 | Nursing Management | 3 |
| HNR 262 | Nursing Management Clinical | 4 |
| Credits | 12.5 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
The following courses may be taken during any semester prior to graduation.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| One Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 7 | |
Program Total 70