Nursing Advanced Placement: LPN to ADN, Associate in Science

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.

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

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

BIO220Microbiology

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

NUR110Nursing I

4

NUR111Nursing Clinical I

3

NUR112Nursing Lab I

1

NUR113Pharmacology I

1

NUR120Nursing II

4

NUR121Nursing Clinical II

3

NUR122Nursing Lab II

1

NUR123Pharmacology II

1

NUR205Issues in Professional Nursing

2

Public Presentation Intensive

NUR210Nursing III

4

NUR211Nursing Clinical III

5

NUR213Pharmacology III

1

NUR220Nursing IV

5

NUR221Nursing Clinical IV

5

Information Literacy Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY110Lifespan Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction 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 - must meet the Global Awareness Core Academic Skill (for students who apply to the Nursing program effective Fall 2014 and forward)  3
CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Advanced Placement students will receive the first year of Nursing credits based on passing the Nursing Fundamentals test (LPN-ADN), 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.

 

Required Course Sequence Nursing (ADN) Associate Degree

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
Fall
CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

NUR110Nursing I

4

NUR111Nursing Clinical I

3

NUR112Nursing Lab I

1

NUR113Pharmacology I

1

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

BIO121, ENG101, PSY101: May be taken prior to or concurrent with course sequencing

Spring
CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

PSY110Lifespan Psychology

3

NUR120Nursing II

4

NUR121Nursing Clinical II

3

NUR122Nursing Lab II

1

NUR123Pharmacology II

1

BIO122, ENG102, PSY110: May be taken prior to or concurrent with course sequencing

Year 2

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
Fall
CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO220Microbiology

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

NUR210Nursing III

4

NUR211Nursing Clinical III

5

NUR213Pharmacology III

1

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

BIO220, SOC101: May be taken prior to or concurrent with course sequencing

Spring
CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
NUR205Issues in Professional Nursing

2

Public Presentation Intensive

NUR220Nursing IV

5

NUR221Nursing Clinical IV

5

Information Literacy Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

Total Credit Hours: 70