Associate Degree Nursing, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

All students must receive a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 in science courses and a grade-point average of 2.5 in general education requirements before enrolling in Associate Degree Nursing (NURS) core courses and to graduate.

The The SCC CORE - General Education Requirements  (GELOs)

GELO #1 Speech Communication  Credits:  3
GELO #2 Written Communication  Credits:  3
GELO #3 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits 8

• BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy , OR BIOS 2250 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 
  AND
• BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology , OR BIOS 2260 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II .

GELO #5 Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning Credits:  4

• CHEM 1050 - Chemistry and the Citizen   
  OR      
• CHEM 1090 - General Chemistry I    

Course Required for Admission

• HLTH 1100 - Nutrition for the Healthcare Provider Credits: 2

ADN Program

These courses may be taken while enrolled in the ADN Program: 

One course from GELO #4 is recommended:

• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

• OR

• SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society Credits: 3

• AND

• HLTH 1070 - Pathophysiology through the Lifespan Credits: 3
• ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1

Associate Degree Nursing Core Courses

Following is a list of required courses to complete an A.A.S. degree in the ADN program

• NURS 1400 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits: 1.5
• NURS 1410 - Fundamentals of Nursing Credits: 4
• NURS 1415 - Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Credits: 2
• NURS 1430 - Assessment Credits: 2
• NURS 1440 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credits: 3
• NURS 2100 - Medical Surgical Nursing Credits: 3.5
• NURS 2105 - Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Credits: 2.5
• NURS 2210 - Pediatric Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2215 - Pediatric Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2200 - Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2205 - Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2300 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Credits: 3.5
• NURS 2305 - Advanced Medical Surgical Clinical Credits: 2
• NURS 2220 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2225 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2230 - Gerontological Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2235 - Gerontological Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2310 - Leadership in Nursing Credits: 1
• NURS 2315 - Leadership in Nursing Clinical Credits: 1

Total: 65 hours

Special Program Requirements

1. Submit copy of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card. See Getting Started Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
3. Active CNA status on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry (submit DHHS documentation) or proof of NA class completion AND other current healthcare certification or registration.
4. HESI Admission Assessment: Printed results; information regarding HESI A2 is found on program website.
5. Submit flu vaccination.
6. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
7. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
8. All students must receive a grade-point average of 2.5 in the general education courses and a grade-point average of 2.75 in the science courses. Science courses include: Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Nutrition for Healthcare Provider. General Education courses include: oral communication, written communication, social science, and related courses required by the program.
9. All NURS and HLTH courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
10. A laptop computer is required for students in this program (see computer system requirements).