Nursing - ADN Completion Option
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NMC Code 302
The ADN Completion Option is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses to expand upon their previous education and prepare them for practice as a professional nurse. LPNs that have graduated in the past three years, or those that have current clinical work experience, can complete the ADN coursework in two semesters after prerequisites are met. Completion of the ADN program will certify the graduate is 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 ADN 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:
- Submission of a current Michigan LPN license.
- Completion of the admission process for the pre-ADN for LPN AGS Degree for NMC.
- Transfer students must submit official transcripts to determine eligibility.
- Completion of prerequisite requirements.
The ADN Completion Option has a wait list admission process. Detailed information, including deadlines, can be found on the NMC website under Nursing – ADN Completion Option. Space in the nursing program is limited. Completion of prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Students will be placed on the wait list 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 tasks.
- 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 program fail, 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.
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 is:
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare 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 | Math Competency may be fulfilled in one of two ways: |
| 2 | Equivalent class 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 fail 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 |
| BIO 228 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| HPD 110 | BLS for Health Care Providers | (0.2) |
| MTH 111 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Level One Nursing Coursework | 22 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Courses Arranged by Nursing Director or Designee
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HAH 100C | Informatics Essentials | (1) |
| HNR 106 | Pharmacology I | (1) |
| HNR 107 | Pharmacology II | (2) |
| Total Credits | 4 | |
Courses Recommended Prior to Starting Completion Option
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| One Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 7 | |
Model Schedule
| Fall | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22 | |
Program Total 70