PROGRAM SUMMARY
Students completing this program will earn the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing which will qualify them to sit for their NCLEX-RN Board Exam with the State of Michigan. Graduates will be ready for entry level positions as a Registered Nurse. Nurse Aide Training (or current certification) is required for entrance into the ADN program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGUIDED PATHWAY – FULL TIME STUDENTPROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the program requirements in the Associate of Science, Nursing Degree Program, students will be able to:
1. Graduates from each cohort will meet or exceed a licensure first-time pass rate of or above the national average of at least 80%.
2. 75% of all students admitted to the Nursing Program will complete the required four semester nursing coursework in two successive academic years.
3. A graduate and employer satisfaction rate of >75% in areas measured.
4. 85% of graduates actively seeking employment will be employed as an RN within 3 months of RN licensure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Paula Roth
Nursing & Health Sciences Department Chair
proth@kbocc.edu
(906) 524-8304
Wabanung Campus – Rm 304
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
English Composition/Writing
EN106 Presenting Information and Stories Orally – 4 credits
EN202 English Composition II – 3 credits
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
MA103 Quantitative Reasoning – 4 credits
Science
BI223 Anatomy and Physiology I – 4 credits
BI224 Anatomy and Physiology II – 4 credits
BI245 Microbiology – 4 credits
Health Science
HL100 Medical Terminology – 1 credit
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Behavioral and Social Sciences
SO101 Introduction to Sociology – 4 credits
PY101 General Psychology – 4 credits
Anishinaabe Awareness Requirements
OS110 Ojibwa Language and Culture I OR AS102 Anishinaabe Values and Philosophy – 4 credits
NURSING CORE CURRICULUM
NR101 Fundamentals in Nursing – 6 credits
NR151 Pharmacology and Medication Calculations – 3 credits
NR150 Nursing Assessment and Pathophysiology – 3 credits
NR103 Mental Health Nursing – 3 credits
NR102 Adult Health I – 6 credits
NR202 Adult Health II – 6 credits
NR203 Family Centered Nursing – 4 credits
NR204 Adult Health III – 6 credits
NR297 Capstone – 1 credit
HL201 Human Nutrition – 3 credits
Total Credits Required – 73
ADN Application Process
The following process will be utilized when considering individuals for admission to the nursing program:
1
Acceptance to Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.
2
You must be 18 years of age. Students under 18 years of age, are subject to additional policies regarding their dependency status.
3
Placement into MA103 or successful completion with a grade of “B-“or higher.
4
Completion of Pre-Nursing required courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in the following courses:
EN202 – College Composition II
BI223 & BI224 – Anatomy and Physiology I & II
BI245 – Microbiology
BI223 and BI224 must have been completed within the past 5 years and must be completed with a minimum of B- or higher.
5
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in any state.
6
Nursing admission application form is complete and is received by the Nursing Department Chair by the due date.
7
Complete a personal statement that includes why you have chosen nursing as a career, what makes you a good candidate for the nursing program, pertinent background regarding who you are as a person, and any additional information you feel would help explain you, your academic path or career aspirations.