Associate Degree Nursing, A.A.S. (LPN-ADN Option)

General Education Requirements

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

Courses Required for Admission:

General Education Courses (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  

• Also take these required courses:

• ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1

• AND

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

• These required courses may be taken while enrolled in the ADN program:

  One course from GELO #4

• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

• OR

• SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society Credits: 3

• AND

• HLTH 1070 - Pathophysiology through the Lifespan Credits: 3

LPN Credit by Waiver

LPNs receive Credit by Waiver for the following ADN classes with proof of LPN accredited program official transcripts and LPN state license:

NURS 1400 , NURS 1410  , NURS 1415 , NURS 2230 , NURS 2235  

Associate Degree Nursing (LPN - ADN Option) Core Courses

Following is a list of required courses to complete an A.A.S. degree in the ADN (LPN - ADN Option) program

Individuals seeking part-time plan of study need to schedule an appointment with an advisor to determine requirements.

• NURS 1420 - Transition for the LPN to AD Credits: 2
• NURS 1440 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credits: 3
• NURS 1430 - Assessment Credits: 2
• 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 2310 - Leadership in Nursing Credits: 1
• NURS 2315 - Leadership in Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2320 - Preparing for Nursing Licensure Credits: 1

Total: 68 hours

Special Program Requirements

1. Submit copy of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card upon application to program. See Getting Started Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon application to the program) at healthsciences@southeast.edu. See program website.
3. Active unencumbered Nebraska LPN license or Active unencumbered Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state LPN/LVN license (at time of application submit DHHS proof of license).
4. HESI Admission Assessment: Printed results; information regarding HESI A2 is found on program website.
5. 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.
6. 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 $44 will be accessed for the drug screen.
7. 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, and Chemistry and Nutrition for Healthcare Provider. General education courses include oral communication, written communication, social science (related courses required by program).
8. All NURS and HLTH courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
9. A laptop computer is required for students in this program (see computer system requirements).