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


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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 SCC CORE - General Education Requirements  (GELOs)

GELO #1: Oral Communications Credits: 3
GELO #2: Written Communications Credits: 3

GELO #3: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:  Credits:  4

GELO #5:  Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning Credits 8

 

Total: 18 hours


Courses Required for Admission


Total: 2 hours


ADN Program


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

One course from Gelo #4 is recommended:

Total: 7 hours


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

Total: 29.5 hours


Total: 56.5 hours


Special Program Requirements


  1. Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
  2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
  3. Submit a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
  4. Submit flu vaccination.
  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 $35 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, Chemistry, and Microbiology. 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).

Computer System Requirements


Required Laptop computer system requirements (should not be older than 3 years)

  • Laptop models: Apple MacBook (10.12-Sierra, 10.13-High Sierra or 10.14-Mojave) or
    Windows Laptops (Windows 10 pro, home version may work fine) or
    MS Surface Tablet Pro (Windows 10 Pro)
  • 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

NOT Recommended: Android Tablets, iPads, Windows RT, Chromebooks

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