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 Registered Nurse. LPNs that have graduated in the past three years, or 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 Licensure 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 indicating pre-ADN for LPN 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, if not previously taken within the previous five years.

The ADN Completion Option has a waitlist 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 waitlist 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 program 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.

Prerequisite Requirements

Prerequisite requirements include the following:

• 2.5 overall GPA or higher.
• 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 ofMTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or MTH 120 Mathematical Explorations (2.0 grade or higher. Must be 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
• 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 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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Math Competency may be fulfilled in one of two ways:

• Placement scores into MTH 121 College Algebra or higher, or
• Successful completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or MTH 120 Mathematical Explorations with a grade of 2.0 or higher. If required, completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or MTH 120 Mathematical Explorationswill add 4 additional credits/contacts to the program.

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Equivalent class is AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 

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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
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 List

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 List

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

Model Schedule

Plan of Study Grid

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