NECC

Programs

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.

CPR: Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.

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.

Courses Credits Comments
Requirements:
BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Prerequisite
BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Prerequisite
BIO220 Microbiology 4 Prerequisite
ENG101 English Composition I 3  
ENG102 English Composition II 3 Prerequisite
NUR110 Nursing I 4 Prerequisite
NUR111 Nursing Clinical I 3  
NUR112 Nursing Lab I 1  
NUR113 Pharmacology I 1  
NUR120 Nursing II 4 Prerequisite
NUR121 Nursing Clinical II 3 Prerequisite
NUR122 Nursing Lab II 1 Prerequisite
NUR123 Pharmacology II 1  
NUR205 Issues in Professional Nursing 2 Prerequisite
NUR210 Nursing III 4 Prerequisite
NUR211 Nursing Clinical III 5 Prerequisite
NUR213 Pharmacology III 1  
NUR220 Nursing IV 5 Prerequisite
NUR221 Nursing Clinical IV 5 Prerequisite
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3  
PSY110 Lifespan Psychology 3 Prerequisite
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3  
Elective:    
Humanities Elective 3  


 




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