NURSING

Second Year Nursing Completion Option Modified Career Ladder Graduates

Associate in Applied Science (NUR.RNE.APP)

   Graduates of the Modified Career Ladder Practical Nurse Education (PNE) certificate have the option to apply for selection into the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN ) program. The course of study requires completion of 31.5 credits and leads to an associate in applied science degree. Successful completion of the second year requirements qualifies the graduates to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN ). Satisfactory achievement on this examination qualifies the graduates for licensure as Registered Nurses (RN s). Anyone who has been convicted of a felony may not be eligible for licensure.
   Applicants must first designate RN E as their curriculum. Registration in the Nursing Courses is possible only after the student is admitted to the second year of the ADN program through a selection process.

Basic admission requirements include:

• Filing an application for admission to the Highland Lakes Department of Nursing by OCTOBER 15 of the year in which admission is sought
• Completing all requirements and procedures for admission as outlined in a Nursing program brochure, during the nursing information sessions, or at the nursing website: www.oaklandcc.edu/nursing.

   Admission is conditional upon availability of space. Applicants will be notified in writing about the result no later than DECEMBER 1.
   Students must obtain a 2.0 or better grade point in all currently required college courses for an Associate in Applied Science in order to be certified as eligible to write the NCLEX-RN. The policies and regulations regarding admission, progression and retention in the nursing program, as well as certification, licensure qualifications and legal limitations of license are outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook which is provided to each student enrolled in the nursing program. All these provisions are also explained in the information sessions prior to admission to the program. In addition to the tuition, nursing students incur extra costs such as liability insurance, pre-admission health examination, uniforms, supplies, travel, pins and licensure application.
   The ADN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (ph: 212.363.5555) and has full approval of the Michigan Board of Nursing. Note: Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may preclude eligibility for licensure. For more information contact the Michigan Board of Nursing (ph: 517.335.0918).
   A mandatory criminal history check including fingerprints will be conducted on all students selected to the Nursing program prior to the start of the program, at the student’s cost. 1) Conviction of a felony or any attempt to commit a felony within the 15 years immediately preceding the date of the criminal history check; or 2) conviction of a misdemeanor within the 10 years immediately preceding the criminal history check, will preclude eligibility for admission. In addition, all selected students must have a drug screen test prior to the start of the program. For details contact the Nursing Department at 248.942.3334.