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

General Education Requirements

All students must receive a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 in required courses before acceptance in Associate Degree Nursing (NURS) Program courses.

Take one course from each of the General Education Courses (GELOs) below:

• GELO #2 Written Communication  Credits:  3
• GELO #3 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 4
  • BIOS 1140 Human Anatomy  
    OR
  • BIOS 2250 Human Anatomy & Physiology I  
• GELO #5 Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning Credits:  4
  • BIOS 2130 Human Physiology  
    (Other courses may also apply with approval. Contact an SCC Advisor to help make your best selections)

Prior to graduation, students must complete:

• GELO #1 Speech Communication Credits: 3

AND
One course from one of the following GELOs:

• GELO #4 Global Awareness and Citizenship  Credits: 3
• GELO#6 Career and Life Skills  Credits: 3
  ​​​​​​​(Recommendation: SOCI 1010  or SOCI 1020  )

Additional Required Courses

• ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1

LPN Credit Waiver

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

NURS 1100 , NURS 1110 , NURS 1130 , NURS 1150 , NURS 1160 , NURS 1500 , NURS 1510 , NURS 1530 , NURS 1550 , NURS 1560  

Total: 26.5 hours

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

• NURS 2110 - Essentials of Patient Care 3 Credits: 4
• NURS 2130 - Holistic Nursing Practice Credits: 3
• NURS 2150 - Nursing Lab 3 Credits: 1
• NURS 2160 - Nursing Clinical 3 Credits: 5
• NURS 2510 - Integrated Clinical Judgement Credits: 2
• NURS 2530 - Nursing Leadership and Transition to Practice Credits: 3
• NURS 2560 - Nursing Clinical 4 Credits: 5

Total: 67.5 hours

Special Program Requirements

1. All NURS program courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
2. A 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 11 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 with Microphone
• Wireless: All laptops should have wireless internet capabilities

3. Once accepted in the program, and all requirements are submitted students will be approved for program enrollment and to complete required program orientation. Failure to complete the requirements for enrollment and orientation will result in their spot will be given to an alternate. The Program Chair will notify approved students of date, time, and location of orientation 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 $50 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

SCC Health Sciences utilizes a selection process of all complete applications to determine acceptance into the program. Applications should be submitted once all requirements are completed.

• 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  2.75 in pre-requisite courses.

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

4. Complete Professional Awareness

Application Period:

Beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year, this program will admit new students every Summer and Fall semester.

• Fall & Summer Semester Application Period: February 1^st to February 28^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.
  Accepted applicant will need to complete competency testing of skills prior to enrolling in program courses and notification of orientation. The program director will provide additional details to eligible students.​​​​​​​

Submit Active unencumbered Nebraska LPN license or Active unencumbered Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state LPN/LVN license (submit DHHS proof of license).

Notification of Acceptance

• Fall & Summer Semester: After April 1^st​​​​​​​

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) to be eligible to attend program orientation AND enroll in program courses.

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 documentation prior to notification of acceptance. Additional time will not be granted to complete them.

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. Additional time will not be granted to complete them.