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 NMC, designating pre-Associate Degree Nursing as program of study.
• Transfer students must submit official transcripts to determine eligibility, and a letter of good academic standing from previous Director of Nursing, if applicable.
• Completion of prerequisite requirements.
• Completion of admission assessment.

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. During the admission timeframes, students may apply to the nursing program if they have completed all prerequisites, including the admission exam. 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 prior to 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 the ADN curriculum each fall semester. The online option provides all of the nursing theory courses in an online format. Exams must be proctored. Face-to-face attendance is required for lab and clinical courses. Clinical courses, including labs, 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 do not follow this schedule for any reason, they will be placed into the face-to-face 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.)
• 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.)
• Math Competency: Placement into MTH 121 College Algebra or higher with qualifying test scores or completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or MTH 120 Mathematical Explorations (2.0 grade or higher. Must have been completed within five years of program entry.)

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. Students may successfully complete a competency exam if the class is older than five years and original grade is 2.5 or higher.) 

Major Requirements

Course List

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

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Placement into MTH 121 College Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or MTH 120 Mathematical Explorations (if required, completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or MTH 120 Mathematical Explorations will add 4 additional credits/contacts to the program)

²

Equivalent classes are AHA or ARC 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 List

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
MTH 111	Intermediate Algebra	4
Total Credits		19

Model Schedule

Plan of Study Grid

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
HPD 110	BLS for Health Care Providers (CPR)
	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 List

Course	Title	Credits
ENG 112	English Composition	4
One Group 1 Humanities course		3
Total Credits		7

Program Total 70