Nursing Degrees Online

Associate Degree Nursing at Brunswick Community College Tennessee

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the lifespan in a variety of settings.

Courses will include content related to the nurse’s role as provider of nursing care, as manager of care, as member of the discipline of nursing, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (INTEGRATED) (A45100) ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

FALL SEMESTER
*BIO 163
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
4-2-0-0-5

or

*BIO 168
Anatomy and Physiology I
3-3-0-0-4

NUR 110
Nursing I
5-3-6-0-8

PSY 150
General Psychology
3-0-0-0-3

15/16

SPRING SEMESTER

*BIO 169
Anatomy and Physiology II
3-3-0-0-4

or

*BIO 271
Pathophysiology
3-0-0-0-3

NUR 120AB Nursing II
2-3-0-0-3

NUR 120BB Nursing II
3-0-6-0-5

NUR 130AB Nursing III
1-3-0-0-2

NUR 130BB Nursing III
3-0-6-0-5

18/19

SUMMER SEMESTER
ENG 111
Expository Writing
3-0-0-0-3

*PSY 241
Developmental Psychology
3-0-0-0-3

6

FALL SEMESTER

*BIO 155
Nutrition
3-0-0-0-3

*CIS 110
Introduction to Computers
2-2-0-0-3

NUR 210
Nursing IV
5-3-12-0-10

16

SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 114
Prof Research & Reporting
3-0-0-0-3

NUR 220
Nursing V
4-3-15-0-10

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3-0-0-0-3

16

TOTAL CREDITS
72

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is designed to accommodate two groups of students: those who are entering a nursing program for the first time (traditional students) and those licensed practical nurses (transitional students) seeking educational mobility to the associate degree level.

In the rapidly changing health care field, registered nurses have several career options that are both challenging and rewarding. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. The registered nurse is responsible for assessing, identifying and implementing nursing care for the patient. The registered nurse also assists physicians, administers medications and treatments and participates in the patient’s convalescence and rehabilitation.

The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission. Graduates of the ASN program are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become registered nurses. Graduates may seek immediate employment or choose to transfer their credits to a four-year institution offering a baccalaureate degree.

In addition to general admission requirements, students interested in pursuing the ASN must take a nursing entrance exam and meet the required standards. Once enrolled, all required courses for the ASN program must be passed at a “C” grade level or above.

The Castleton Nursing Department offers a major program leading to the Associate in Science in Nursing degree. Graduates are eligible for licensure as Registered Nurses and are qualified to function in a beginning level staff position in various health care agencies. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). The program is approved by the Vermont State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

In addition to the College’s general admission requirements, admission to the Associate in Science in Nursing program is selective and based on the following minimal criteria:
Combined Critical Reading and Math SAT scores of 1000 or above
Graduation from high school in the upper quarter of class
Evaluation of prior post-secondary course work
Meeting with the Nursing Chairperson

Challenge examinations are available to students applying for admission to the Nursing program. A student seeking to challenge nursing courses must be one of the following:

- A Licensed Practical Nurse with one year of employment in that role.
(A Licensed Practical Nurse without a year of employment may also challenge,
but only NUR 1211.)

- Student transferring from another A.S.N. program or its equivalent.

Successful challenge of both NUR1211 and NUR1212 could enable a student to enter the nursing program in the fall semester of the second year, provided all prerequisites are met. (NOTE: A minimum of 21 semester hours in nursing must be earned at Castleton.) The nursing curriculum can be completed in two years. All nursing courses and BIO2011 and BIO 2012 and BIO2125 must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

The Castleton Nursing Program has historically enjoyed an excellent passage rate on the NCLEX-RN.

This program is a 12-month program that combines classroom instruction
with clinical experiences. Six LPN programs have joined together to form a consortium,
the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC). ARNEC
offers a new and innovative approach via a nontraditional delivery format of
nursing theory by interactive video. The following institutions are members of
the ARNEC program: Arkansas State University - Newport (ASUN), Black River
Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas, Cossatot Community College of the
University of Arkansas (CCCUA) - DeQueen, Ozarka College (OC) - Melbourne,
South Arkansas Community College (SACC) - El Dorado, and the University of
Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM).
The program will serve a maximum of twenty students at each of the six distance
learning sites. Theory (nursing lectures) will be scheduled on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings from 3:30 - 8:30 PM and clinical time will take place on
weekends. This program was designed to meet the needs of working
LPNs/LPTNs/LVNs.
This program meets the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of
Nursing. Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science
degree which prepares them to take the NCLEX-RN (the Registered Nurse
licensing examination). Due to the strenuous nature of the nursing curriculum,
the admitting institution reserves the right to determine eligibility of any student
to enroll or continue in the nursing program. Eligibility is determined by the faculty’s
evaluation of the student’s ability to perform the tasks and responsibilities of
a Registered Nurse and to complete the clinical and course objectives. These
abilities are re-evaluated during and after each course.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must show proof of:
• Completion of an ARNEC program application packet
• Graduation from a State Board approved technical/practical nursing
program
• Possess a valid, unencumbered LPN/LPTN/LVN license
• Completion of the required general education courses from an accredited
college or university with a grade of “C” or better
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• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or
above. GPA is composed of the overall required general education
courses.
• An official high school transcript (or GED completion transcript)
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• All classes are taught in the English language, making it necessary
that students are able to read, speak, write, and comprehend the
English language proficiently. All international students and students
who speak English as a second language must pass a Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• Taking the LPN GAP (General Achievement Profile) exam
• Drug screen (per admitting institution protocol)
• The student must successfully complete the math competency
test with a score of 90% or better within three attempts.
Students will be ranked and selected based required general education
course GPA and LPN GAP (comprehensive exam) scores. Students must comply
with the admission requirements set forth by the admitting institution in addition
to the ARNEC requirements.
Acceptance
Applicants that are selected for admission must notify the ARNEC institution
that they will be attending to verify and accept placement. Upon acceptance into
the program, the student must provide the following:
• Current American Heart Association: Healthcare Provider CPR course
(AHA/BLS-HCP)
• Current PPD Skin Test or Chest X-Ray
• Verification that the Hepatitis B series has been completed or started,
or that a Waiver Claim Form is signed.
• Applicants may lack one of the required general education courses by
August 31st. All required general education courses must be completed
by the time nursing courses begin the following January. No additional
classes may be taken concurrently with nursing classes.
• Selected applicants must take and pass a medical math competency
exam with a 90% pass rate. Applicants will have three chances to
successfully pass the exam by November 15th. A practice test will be
provided to the applicant prior to testing.
• After the math competency exam has been successfully passed, the
selected applicant must complete and pass the background check. An
instruction sheet will be provided to the applicant (approximately a
$39.00 cost).
Applicants selected for admission will receive a letter of acceptance into the
program by mid-October, and will need to provide the admitting institution a written
letter stating that they are accepting the invitation and will enroll in the pro
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gram. This letter can be emailed to the program chair, faxed, or brought to the
nursing department in person. If the student chooses to email or fax their letter
of acceptance, they should follow up by calling the nursing department to make
sure it was received. In the event that the student does not plan to enroll, the
student needs to notify the institution so that an alternate student may have the
slot. Each institution will have an alternate list of students in the case of a selected
student declining his/her acceptance letter.
Academic Progression
In order to progress in the nursing curriculum, the student must meet the following
criteria:
•The student must maintain a 2.0 “C” (on a 4.0 scale) in all general
education and nursing classes, including nursing practicum, to progress to the
next semester. Nursing courses require students to achieve at least a 78% (lowest
“C” grade) to progress.
•The student is advised to make a passing score on the Education
Resources, Inc.’s (ERI) scheduled tests. If the student fails a test, then the student
should remediate and take the test until a successful average is passed.
See Graduation Policy below to review the ERI test that must be passed for program
completion.
Re-admission Candidates
Re-admission into the program will be considered on a space available basis
only. Re-admission will be decided by the admitting institution. A student who
fails or leaves the program for any reason will be permitted one opportunity to
re-enroll (regardless of which semester). The student has the right to appeal to
the administration of the admitting institution and should follow that institution’s
appeal procedures.
Transfers
Due to differences in nursing curriculum in other nursing programs, ARNEC
will not accept transfer credit for previously taken Registered Nursing courses.
Students who were enrolled in another program will follow the same requirements
and admission procedures as students who have never attended another
nursing program.
Advanced Placement of Students
Refer to the Advanced Placement of Students policy in the admitting college’s
catalog.
Note to All Applicants
ARNEC faculty reserves the right to alter the curriculum and admission policies
whenever change is deemed necessary.
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Graduation Policy
Students must have successfully completed all general education courses
and all nursing courses with a grade of “C” or better. Upon completion, the student’s
status will be submitted to the state board of nursing declaring that the
student wishes to sit for the licensing examination.
To complete graduation requirements, the student MUST achieve a score at
or above the current national passing average on the final comprehensive ERI
exam to complete the requirements for RNSG 2518: Nursing Process III. The
student will be allowed to take the final comprehensive ERI exam a total of three
times. Should the student not achieve the required score after three attempts,
then the student will not have completed the requirements for the course, and
will not graduate or be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-RN. The student will be
given an “I” for an incomplete grade while they remediate the following spring
semester. The student will be given three more opportunities to pass a final
comprehensive ERI exam. Should the student not pass after all six attempts, the
student will be given a failing grade, will not have completed the ARNEC program,
and will not be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
Due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e., unacceptable criminal background
check), graduation from the ARNEC LPN/LPTN to RN Transition program does
NOT automatically enable the student to sit for the NCLEX-RN. This is determined
by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Note: There is a special application and deadline for this program.
The application and additional information can be printed off
ARNEC website: www.arnec.org
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
IN NURSING
General Education Requirements (33 hrs)
BIOL 2013 Introduction to Nutrition
BIOL 2103 Microbiology
BIOL 2101 Microbiology Lab
ENG 1003 Freshman English I
ENG 1013 Freshman English II
MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)
MATH 1213* Math for Nurses
MIS 1033 Introduction to Computers OR
MIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications
PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 2533 Lifespan Development OR
Developmental Psychology OR
Human Growth & Development
*Math for Nurses challenge exam available, contact Admissions for information.

The Associate in Arts Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at the University of Charleston is two full academic years in length. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the national licensing examination called the NCLEX-RN®. Upon passing the exam, the graduate will be a Registered Nurse (RN), qualified for employment in entry level staff nurse positions in a variety of settings.

Accreditation
The ADN program is fully accredited by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

As 21st century health care evolves and changes, the role of the registered nurse has taken on new importance. Nurses are the face of health care for millions of patients each year. They not only treat the sick, but serve as crucial links to health care institutions for family and loved ones. And they engage in the important work of keeping people healthy through preventive medicine.

Sage offers the only 4-year nursing program in the Capital District and students get first choice of internships. Sages program meets the state requirements of all 50 states.

At Sage you’ll turn your interest in health care, your compassion and your desire to help others into an exciting and potentially life-saving career.

The Baccalaureate Program admits students who are preparing for the initial licensure examination (NCLEX-RN). The Baccalaureate Program is available through Russell Sage College on a full-time or part-time basis. Transfer students are accepted into the basic program prior to the junior year. There is a minimum of five semesters of nursing courses in this program (may include some summer session courses).

A total of 120 credits are required for the B.S. degree at The Sage Colleges. Forty-five credits need to be taken at The Sage Colleges. Sixty credits in the Arts and Sciences are required including the general education requirements of Russell Sage Colleges (36 credits). The nursing major includes 54 nursing credits and 27 credits of required support courses for the B.S. degree.

The sequence of nursing courses requires five to six semesters of study. Transfer students receive an analysis of their prior course work and establish a planned sequence for the remaining course in the curriculum. Courses may be offered in varied schedules including day, evening, institute format, as well as some summer session courses.

If you are interested in a bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing (AND YOU ARE A REGISTERED NURSE):Points of Entry for Students With: College to Apply:

Associate Degree in Nursing Sage College of Albany (SCA)

Associate Degree in Nursing with a
Bachelors in Another Field Sage College of Albany (SCA)

Diploma Graduate Sage College of Albany (SCA)

If you are interested in a master’s degree with a major in Nursing:Points of Entry for Students With: College to Apply:

B.S. Degree with a Major in Nursing Sage Graduate School (SGS)

Associate Degree in Nursing with a
Bachelors in Another Major (e.g. Biology) Sage Graduate School (SGS)

Program Overview

This program prepares graduates to function with the knowledge, skill and judgment of an entry level staff nurse in a variety of health care settings. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Work and career advancement

Registered nurses care for the sick and help people stay well. They provide bedside nursing care in collaboration with a physician in the hospital, in long-term care facilities or in the home. Nurses also provide services in community facilities like schools and clinics. Industry is another setting where nurses are employed. With experience and education, nurses may work in specialized areas such as pediatrics, emergency or intensive care units. Nurses may obtain bachelor’s degrees and advanced degrees such as master’s or doctorate degrees.

Program approval and professional licensure

The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Program graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN according to the requirements for licensure in the Illinois Nursing Practice Act.

Information sessions

Same as in MRE. Contact www.NIOIN.org
1. Complete RVC general admission procedure.

2. Attend a hybrid online nursing information meeting.

3. Meet with the Health Career Education Counselor and develop an academic plan.

4. File a current nursing program application form with the Director of Nursing for the hybrid online program.

5. Submit three letters of recommendation from employers and/or supervisors to the Director of Nursing for the hybrid online program, using the form distributed at the information meeting.

Admission requirements

1. High school graduate or GED.

2. Listing in good standing as CNA on the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Health Care Worker Registry.

3. Reading/vocabulary at 13th grade level and accepted passing score on ATI standardized nursing entry exam.

4. Minimum of three semester credits of online general education course/s which meet nursing program requirements with grade of “B” or better. Additional online courses which apply to the BSN may meet this requirement if required courses are already completed or not available online. Those courses will be evaluated individually.

5. Elementary algebra with a grade of “B” or better at the college level or the equivalent on a college math placement test.

6. High school chemistry with lab with grade of “B” or better or college chemistry with lab with grade of “C” or better.

7. Five – eight semester credits of college level Anatomy and Physiology and four credits of Microbiology with a grade of “C” or better.

8. Minimum over-all college GPA of 3.0.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines will be posted on the hybrid online nursing program’s website: www.NIOIN.org.

Out of district applications

Out-of-district applications to the hybrid online nursing program will be considered only if space is available and there are no qualified in-district applicants.
Program requirements
1. Criminal background checks will be required before enrollment in clinical courses. See handbook for further information.

2. All hybrid online nursing courses, both theory and clinical, require a “B” to pass. Students who do not earn a “B” or better will be contracted in writing and a plan for re-entry, if appropriate, will be developed. No more than one NUR course may be repeated.

3. General education courses may be taken for a “C”, as long as the overall GPA is a 3.0.

Program contacts

RVC Academic Counselor at 815-921-4100.
Kathleen Johnson, NIOIN Director of Nursing at 815-232-4309.

Online Nursing Degree Requirements 50 Sem/Hrs
NUR 178 Pharmacology 2
NUR 179 Fundamentals of Nursing 4
NUR 181 Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 5.5
NRS 108 Pathophysiology 3
NUR 182 Med/Surg I 4
NUR 183 Med/Surg I clinical 5.5
NUR 280 Family Health 5
NUR 281 Family Health Clinical 3
NUR 282 Med/Surg II 3
NUR 283 Med/Surg II Clinical 3
NUR 284 Professional Roles Nursing 1
NUR 285 Mental Health 2
NUR 286 Mental Health Clinical 3
NUR 287 Med/Surg III 3
NUR 288 Med/Surg III Clinical 3

General Education Requirements 29 Sem/Hrs
BIO 185 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5
BIO 274 Introductory Microbiology 4
PSY 170 Intro to Psychology 3
ENG 103Composition II 3
SPH 131 Introduction to Oral Communication 3
PSY 270 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
MTH 095 or higher 5
FWS 237 Nutrition for Optimal Wellness 3

Suggested Program

The nursing courses are organized to be completed in a two-year sequence. It is recommended that as many general education credits as possible are completed before beginning the nursing curriculum. It is often beneficial to minimize additional classes in the same semester as nursing courses.

Summer Sem/hrs
MTH 095 or higher 5
PSY 170 Introduction to Psychology 3
6

First Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 178 Pharmacology 2
NUR 179 Fundamentals 4
NUR 181 Fundamentals Clinical 5.5
FWS 237 Nutrition for Optimal Wellness 3
14.5

Second Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 182 Med/Surg I 4
NUR 183 Med/Surg I clinical 5.5
PSY 270 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
ENG 103 Composition II 3
15.5

Summer Sem/hrs
SPH 131 Fundamentals of Communication 3
Humanities/Fine Arts 3
6

Third Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 280 Family Health 5
NUR 281 Family Health Clinical 3
NUR 282 Med/Surg II 3
NUR 283 Med/Surg II Clinical 3
14

Fourth Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 284 Professional Roles Nursing 1
NUR 285 Mental Health 2
NUR 286 Mental Health Clinical 3
NUR 287 Med/Surg III 3
NUR 288 Med/Surg III Clinical 3
12

Program overview

The registered professional nurse provides nursing care that emphasizes the whole person using the nursing process for individuals, families and groups in the community. The program of study requires that students with outside responsibilities plan to complete the program in more than two years.

The associate degree in nursing is based upon current nursing practice, including nursing and general education courses. Classroom theory, challenging assignments, skill labs, and clinical experiences will prepare students for an entry-level RN position. The program requires maturity for self-pacing in the learning process. Upon successful completion of the program and demonstrated nursing competence, the graduate is eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN examination to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.

The LPN Bridge Program is available for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to apply for an associate degree in nursing at RVC. LPNs must meet the criteria for the LPN Bridge application review process for the Associate Degree nursing program. See the “Admission to the LPN Bridge for the Nursing program” section, which follows.

Work and career advancement

The registered nurse is prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, community health, and home healthcare. Graduates are accountable for maintaining clinical competence. They practice nursing within the scope and standards of registered nurse education and are lifelong professional learners. Graduates are encouraged to seek opportunities to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through an RN Completion Program.
Program approval and professional licensure

The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Program graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN according to the requirements for licensure in the State of Illinois Nursing Practice Act. This exam covers four major categories: safe and effective care environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, and physiological integrity. Testing in these areas is emphasized along with safe and progressing clinical competence.

Information sessions

Students interested in the nursing program should attend a nursing information session to familiarize themselves with specific admission procedures, requirements, and standards. Call(815) 921-3261 to attend an information session; applications are available when the applicant has completed all admission requirements.

Applicants who have not attended college before will need to call (815) 921-2382 to schedule an appointment for an assessment test. Transfer applicants should submit all transcripts to the Rock Valley College Admissions and Records Office with indication of the intent to apply to the nursing program.

In order to receive an Associate in Science degree in technical nursing, students must complete 68 semester hours of study. (Nursing Course Descriptions)
Freshman Year
Fall
Spring

ENGL 101*, 102*
3
3

*BIOL 243,243L, 244, 244L
4
4

*LANU 104
4
0

*LANU 106
2
0

*LANU 206
2
0

*LANU 159
0
6

*LANU 211
0
4

PSYC 101
3
0

Summer
Summer I

*LANU 209
5

Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring

*LANU 229
6
0

*LANU 214
0
4

*LANU 219
0
4

*BIOL 330, 330L
4
0

*MATH 111
3
0

Elective (one elective must be chosen from humanities)
3
4

Total
68

*Courses that require a minimum grade of C
Nursing classes include campus and clinical laboratory hours. Students are required to drive to a variety of clinical agencies to complete the clinical component of the nursing courses. Students are expected to drive to either campus for classes according to the class schedule.
Students may be assigned to a morning, afternoon, or evening clinical anywhere in the tri-county area. Clinicals may range from four to eight hours per clinical day.
Practical Nurse (PN) Exit option–Students successfully completing the first three semesters are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and for licensure as a PN.
ADN Progression–Students may apply for NCLEX-PN after three semesters and continue on in the program to complete the last two semesters. Students successfully completing all semesters are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and for NCLEX-RN.

The Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) option offers high-achieving adults who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field the opportunity to complete the BSN curriculum in 12 months. Graduates receive the BSN degree and are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become a Registered Nurse. This elite option admits highly qualified students with a previous Bachelors degree, a GPA of 3.00 or higher, completed course pre-requisites, and excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated in a personal interview. Students move through at an exceptional pace, guided by their own dedicated faculty and advisors in small classes and clinical groups with individualized attention. The curriculum also provides graduates with the necessary foundation for graduate study in nursing including nurse practitioner programs.

Our location in an urban setting allows students to acquire state-of-the art nursing knowledge and develop their clinical skills in hospitals and community agencies that are leaders in their fields. The faculty of the Vail Program of Nursing view learning as a shared process in which students are encouraged to be active participants and to be actively engaged with the diverse and dynamic community that surrounds us.

Any student who has previously earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university is not required to complete the General Education requirements of Queens University of Charlotte. Second degree candidates are also required to meet the university’s residency requirements and all requirements for their particular major at Queens.