NURSING

Associate in Applied Science (NUR.APP)

   The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN ) curriculum is a 72 credit-hour program that leads to an associate in applied science degree and prepares the graduates to provide direct nursing care at a beginning staff level in a variety of health care settings. Successful completion of the program requirements qualifies the students to apply to take 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.
   The course of study combines general education in the humanities and the biological, behavioral and social sciences with instruction in the theory and practice of nursing.
   Students must first be admitted to the college and must designate nursing (NUR) as their curriculum. Registration in the nursing courses is possible only after the student is admitted to the nursing program through a selection process based on a system of priorities.

Basic admission requirements include:

• High school graduation or GED
• One year of high school (or equivalent) chemistry, algebra and biology with an average of 2.0 or better grade point in each
• A 90% or better on the Arithmetic Proficiency Examination
• Completion of BIO 1570 (or BIO 2710), BIO 2630 and BIO 2640 with 2.0 or better grade point within five years of the start of the fall nursing courses. The five-year period dates from the session during which the course was taken and closes at the first session in which the student is enrolled in the nursing program.
• Attendance at a nursing information session.

   Requirements and procedures for admission are outlined in a Nursing program brochure, available during the nursing information sessions, and at the nursing website: www.oaklandcc.edu/nursing. All requirements must be completed by DECEMBER 15 of the year proceeding intended enrollment in the nursing program. Applicants will be notified in writing about the result no later than MARCH 15.

   Students must obtain a 2.0 or better grade point in all currently required college courses and a 2.7 or better grade point in all nursing program 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, 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, ph: 800.669.1656, www.nlnac.org 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).
   The Nursing program is designed as a full-time study. However, students may elect part-time study by completing the majority of the required supportive and general education courses prior to selection.
   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.