Courses and Requirements
DAY Program
The associate in science degree in Nursing (ADN) builds upon a liberal arts and science foundation in preparing students to develop the knowledge and skills essential for safe, effective entry level nursing practice. This option is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing; graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Nursing courses provide clinical experiences in health care agencies, in addition to classroom study and laboratory practice. A student must maintain a C or better in all required courses in order to move to the next level and graduate from the program.
Admission to the ADN Advanced Placement option is criterion based. A student may apply for readmission to this option one time, according to program policy. The ADN Option provides Advanced Placement for the LPN. 70 credit hours are required for graduation.
Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Accreditation
The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850; Atlanta, Georgia 30326; (404) 975-5000
Additional Admission Criteria and Information
Please find additional information here: Required Forms.
Information Session Dates
The dates of Information Sessions can be found on the Health Information Sessions.
CORI/CHRI/SORI
Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.
Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.
CPR
Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.
Drug Screening
Students enrolled in this academic program are required to pass a drug screening analysis.
Health
Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.
Student Professional Liability Insurance
Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.
Requirements
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO220 | Microbiology | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| NUR110 | Nursing I | 4 | |
| NUR111 | Nursing Clinical I | 3 | |
| NUR112 | Nursing Lab I | 1 | |
| NUR113 | Pharmacology I | 1 | |
| NUR120 | Nursing II | 4 | |
| NUR121 | Nursing Clinical II | 3 | |
| NUR122 | Nursing Lab II | 1 | |
| NUR123 | Pharmacology II | 1 | |
| NUR205 | Issues in Professional Nursing | 2 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| NUR210 | Nursing III | 4 | |
| NUR211 | Nursing Clinical III | 5 | |
| NUR213 | Pharmacology III | 1 | |
| NUR220 | Nursing IV | 5 | |
| NUR221 | Nursing Clinical IV | 5 | Information Literacy Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY110 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Courses with Prerequisites: BIO121, BIO122, BIO220, ENG102, PSY110
Courses with Prerequisites and Corequisites: NUR110, NUR111, NUR112, NUR113, NUR120, NUR121, NUR122, NUR123, NUR205, NUR210, NUR211, NUR213, NUR220, NUR221
Electives
| Humanities Elective |
Foreign Language Recommended except ESL100 – ESL299 and ASL100 – ASL299, OR ART104, ART105, DAN147, LIT263, LIT271, LIT272, MUS112
For students who apply to the Nursing program effective Fall 2014 and forward |
3 |
Advanced Placement students will receive the first year of Nursing credits based on passing the Nursing Fundamentals test (LPN-RN), and having a Massachusetts Practical Nursing License in good standing. Those credits are Nursing 1, Clinical 1 lab, and Pharmacology 1.
English Composition 1 and II, and Microbiology credits are granted based on successful completion, with a grade of “C” or higher, of the actual courses from an accredited institution.
Program Notes
Students enrolling in the Advanced Placement Option should be aware of professional attributes, such as respect, teamwork, honesty and calmness required to provide safe nursing care to people of all ages. Success in this profession will require good communication, organizational and critical thinking skills.
Students must be admitted to the Advanced Placement Option to enroll in nursing (NUR) courses. Courses must be taken in the specific sequence identified below. Students may be required to participate in either day or evening clinical placements.
The Advanced Placement Day Option is the traditional face-to-face classroom.
Required Course Sequence Nursing (ADN) Associate Degree
Year 1
Fall
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| NUR110 | Nursing I | 4 | |
| NUR111 | Nursing Clinical I | 3 | |
| NUR112 | Nursing Lab I | 1 | |
| NUR113 | Pharmacology I | 1 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Spring
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| PSY110 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 | |
| NUR120 | Nursing II | 4 | |
| NUR121 | Nursing Clinical II | 3 | |
| NUR122 | Nursing Lab II | 1 | |
| NUR123 | Pharmacology II | 1 | |
Year 2
Fall
| BIO220 | Microbiology | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| NUR210 | Nursing III | 4 | |
| NUR211 | Nursing Clinical III | 5 | |
| NUR213 | Pharmacology III | 1 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
BIO220, SOC101: May be taken prior to or concurrent with course sequencing
Spring
| NUR205 | Issues in Professional Nursing | 2 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| NUR220 | Nursing IV | 5 | |
| NUR221 | Nursing Clinical IV | 5 | Information Literacy Intensive Written Communication Intensive |