Associate Degree Nursing, A.A.S.

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 
  AND
• BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology 
  (Other courses may also apply for GELO #3 with approval.  Contact an SCC Advisor to help make your best selections)

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

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

GELO#4 Global Awareness and Citizenship  ​​​​​​​Credits:  3
(GELO #4 may be taken while enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program)

• SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology
  OR
• SOCI 1020 Diversity in Society

Additional Required Courses

• ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1
• HLTH 1100 - Nutrition for the Healthcare Provider Credits: 2
• HLTH 1070 - Pathophysiology through the Lifespan Credits: 3

• (HLTH 1070 may be taken while enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program)

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
• NURS 2320 - Preparing for Nursing Licensure Credits: 1

Total: 66 hours

Special Program Requirements

1. All HLTH and NURS program courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
2. A laptop computer is required for students in this program. Please ensure your computer meets the following computer system requirements:

• Age: <3 years old
• Laptop models: Windows Laptops or MS Surface Tablet Pro (Windows 10 Pro or home version)
  • NOT Recommended: Android Tablets, Apple Tablets/iPads, Windows 10 S Mode, Chromebooks
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
• Ram (Memory): 4GB minimum
• Hard Drive: Solid State hard drive preferred 128 GB or higher
• Peripherals: Webcam, Headphones
• Wireless: all laptops should have wireless

3. Once accepted in the program, complete required program orientation. The Program Chair will notify accepted students of date, time, and location via their SCC email address. Failure to attend and/or complete the orientation, will prevent the student from continuing in the program and their spot will be given to an alternate.
4. At the required program orientation, a criminal background check will be required of each student in the program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for the CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
5. Students accepted to an SCC Health Sciences program requiring a clinical/practicum rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to a 10-panel drug test prior to the first clinical/practicum experience. The Program Director will provide testing instruction and a non-refundable fee of $50 will be assessed for the drug test.

Program Admission Requirements

SCC Health Sciences utilizes a selection process of all complete applications to determine acceptance into the program.

• Applications will be reviewed when ALL requirements are submitted. 
• Applications with incomplete or missing requirements at the time of selection will not be reviewed.
• Applicants with courses in progress will not be reviewed for acceptance until the end of the term AND after the submission of all requirements.

If an applicant is re-applying for the program, they MUST resubmit all documentation during each application period.

Selection Process Requirements:

​​​​​​​All of following requirements must be submitted prior to review of a student’s application:

1. Demonstrate Appropriate Level of Proficiency in Reading and/or Math
   • Reading: Place into ENGL 1010  or higher
   • Math: Place into MATH 1150  or higher

Proficiency can be demonstrated with placement test scores OR course completion. For details related to placement testing and to schedule a placement test go to https://www.southeast.edu/nextgenerationaccuplacer/.

2. Complete the program pre-requisite courses above.  

• If pre-requisite courses were completed at another college/university, submit official transcripts to SCC Registration Office.
• All students must receive a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in the general education courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the science courses. Science courses include Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, and Chemistry. General education courses include communication studies and written communications.

3. Complete an SCC Application for the program during the application period.

• This program admits new students every spring and fall semester. The application period to apply for:
  • Fall Semester Application Period: February 1^st to March 15^th  OR until program is full.
  • Spring Semester Application Period: September 1^st to October 15^th OR until program is full.
• The online application for the program will remain open until the end of the application period OR until the program spots are filled.

4. Submit HESI admission assessment results: Printed results; information regarding HESI is found on program website. Submit to the Health Sciences Division via email (healthsciences@southeast.edu)

5. Submit Active certified nursing assistant (CNA) status on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry (submit DHHS documentation) or proof of nursing assistant class completion and/or other current healthcare certification or registration. Submit to the Health Sciences Division via email (healthsciences@southeast.edu)

Notification of Acceptance

• Fall Semester: After April 15^th
• Spring Semester: After November 15^th

Upon notification of acceptance, program students will have 15 days to submit the following requirements to the Health Sciences Division via email (healthsciences@southeast.edu). 

Failure to submit the following requirements within 15 days of notification of acceptance will result in a student being unable to enroll in the program and their program spot will be given to an alternate. 

• It is highly recommended students complete the following requirements and submit documentation prior to notification of acceptance.

1. Copy of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card.
2. Completed SCC Student Health Statement. Please note a number of immunizations take more than 15 days to obtain so beginning the health statement prior to acceptance is important.