Nursing (ADN)
Effective Fall 2009
DAY Program ONLY

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 the graduate from the program. (Exception: All science courses must have a grade of B or better to meet the criteria for entering the program. Advanced Placement applicants should consult the current criteria for admission to the ADN option.)

Admission to the ADN option is criterion based. A student may apply for readmission to this option one time, according to program policy. Many students complete most general education courses prior to the start of Nursing I. The ADN Option provides Advanced Placement for the LPN. 70 credit hours are required for graduation.

Accreditation: The Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006, 212-363-5555 ext.153..

Additional Admissions Criteria: Enrollment Services will provide additional admissions critieria for this program. All admission criteria are available on the NECC at www.necc.mass.edu.

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 www.necc.mass.edu/corisori.