College Catalog 2014-15

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN) Advisors: Dr. Sherri Cantey, Mrs. Lisa Gorgas, Mrs. Lori Luke, Dr. Evadna Lyons, Ms. Paula Russum, Mrs. Christy Savell, Mrs. Martie Vaughn, Mrs. Melanie Pinter, Mrs. Alicia Lundstrom Upon successfully completing the Associate Degree Nursing program, graduates should meet the requirements of the State Board of Nursing to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN ® ). However, completion of the program does not guarantee that the graduate will be allowed by the State Board of Nursing to take the examination. The State Board of Nursing may refuse any individual the right to take the NCLEX-RN ® based on previous criminal records. PRE-REQUISITES: BIO 2513-BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIO 2523-BIO 2521 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 8

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester ENG 1113 English Composition I ..........................3 EPY 2533 Human Growth & Development ........3 NUR 1116 Nursing I . ............................................... 6 NUR 1103 Pharmacology in Nursing ....................3 NUR 2121 Nursing Seminar ................................... 0 Fine Arts/Humanities Elective . .................................3 Total Hours ................................................................ 18

Second Semester ENG 1123 English Composition II . .......................3 BIO 2923 Microbiology ..........................................3 BIO 2921 Microbiology Lab .................................. 1 NUR 1129 Nursing II ............................................... 9 NUR 2121 Nursing Seminar ................................... 0 Total Hours ................................................................ 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Second Semester SPT 1113 Public Speaking I* .................................3 SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology* ...................3 NUR 2159 Nursing IV ............................................ 10 NUR 2121 Nursing Seminar ................................... 1 NUR 2941 NCLEX Review ...................................... 1 Total Hours ................................................................ 18

First Semester PSY 1513 General Psychology ...............................3 NUR 2149 Nursing III .............................................. 9 NUR 2121 Nursing Seminar .................................... 0 Total Hours ................................................................ 12

* May be taken in any sequence.

Notes: Enrollment in NUR courses is limited to students who have been admitted to the ADN program and these courses must be taken in the sequence specified. All nursing courses must be completed within four years to graduate from the ADN program. Progression/Graduation Requirements: Test average of 80 or above, grade of “C” or above on all nursing and required courses, mastery of selected nursing skills.

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