Nursing (ADN) - AAS

Fall First Year:

• BIO 152W - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4

• BIO 240  AND BIO 241  can be taken in place of BIO 152W  AND BIO 153W  

• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

• ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of ENG 111  

• LW 222 - The Science of Nutrition and Exercise Credits: 3
• MTH 117 - Math for Allied Health Credits: 2
• PHL 215W - Health Care Ethics Credits: 3

• PHL 230  can be taken in place of PHL 215W  

Winter First Year:

• BIO 153W - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4

• BIO 240  AND BIO 241  can be taken in place of BIO 152W  AND BIO 153W  

• BIO 203W - General Microbiology Credits: 4
• ENG 112 - College Composition II Credits: 3

• ENG 112A ; ENG 112H ; ENG 113 ; or ENG 211  can be taken in place of ENG 112  

• PHM 285 - Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals Credits: 3

Spring First Year:

• POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3

• POL 105W - American Politics with Community Engagement  Any History course HIS 237W  or below or any Political Science course POL 232W  or below from approved list found on the Foundational Civics  page can be taken in place of POL 103W  

• PSY 211W - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 4
• SOC 211W - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

Traditional or Part-Time Tracks

Upon completion of general education courses, students will need to select whether they will be applying for the Traditional clinical track or part-time clinical track both listed below.

RN Traditional Clinical Track

RN Part-Time Clinical Track

Total Credits: 75

Notations

1. Students must complete the Validation Application and receive a "Semester and Year of Validation" to be eligible to enter the program. It is recommended that this application be submitted during the final semester of prerequisite courses. Validation is a process that allows the Registrar's Office to review and confirm that the student has completed the prerequisite courses and met the program requirements.
2. It is important to review the nursing program’s requirements before and after validation. Nursing Discipline Office 989-686-9500
3. Validation requirements: 1) completion of prerequisite courses BIO 152W  or equivalent, BIO 153W  or equivalent, ENG 111 , and PHM 285  with a minimum grade of “B” (3.0) and completion of BIO 203W , ENG 112  or equivalent, LW 222 , MTH 117 , and PHL 215W  or equivalent with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0); 2) Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher in the prerequisite course required for validation. 3) Completion of BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  or equivalents within the past five years is required for validation. If this time period is exceeded, an approved biology course must be taken to refresh this content. Please see the nursing program coordinator to determine which course(s) must be taken. 4) It is recommended that BIO 203W  be current within ten years. 5) During the final semester of prerequisite courses, students must submit the validation application to the Registrar’s Office.
4. POL 103W  or equivalent, PSY 211W , and SOC 211W  are required for graduation with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) and completion of these courses is strongly recommended prior to starting the clinical course sequence.  If pursuing a BSN degree, PHL 215W  is recommended.
5. It is recommended that students meet with the nursing program coordinator prior to validation to disclose any prior convictions, felonies, or misdemeanors, and/or traffic violations involving controlled substances. All students are required to complete a Criminal Background Check with the approved agency following successful clinical entry registration. Results of the background check will be kept confidential and secure, but may be shared with clinical agencies when requested or as otherwise required by law. If results indicate a felony/misdemeanor conviction, the Nursing Program Coordinator will discuss the findings and the process with the student. Clinical sites may restrict students with a criminal record from being placed at the facility, thereby preventing course completion and program progression. Graduates may be ineligible to sit for the Nursing Licensure examination. Questions regarding licensure can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense or can be directed to the Michigan Board of Nursing at 517-335-0918.
6. Once validated, students must waitlist themselves during each Special Clinical Registration Period for their clinical program track to be eligible to begin the program and to remain validated.  Failure to complete the waitlist process will result in removal from the validation list.  See the validation page on the website for more information and dates.
7. RN Traditional Clinical Track courses start each Fall and Winter Semester with NUR 101AW . RN Part-Time Clinical Track courses start each Fall semester with NPT 102AW . The Part-Time program runs year-round. When a student validates, they must select the Traditional or Part-Time Track. They will remain validated for that program if the appropriate steps are followed until entering the program via special clinical registration. Once the student is in the clinical sequence, there is some flexibility between tracks, but requests to change tracks will go through the Nursing Review Board for approval based on the seating availability.
8. Students are required to provide documentation of current or prior certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Michigan or documentation of competency in basic nursing skills, prior to entrance into the first clinical course. These requirements will be discussed at the required orientation, along with submission instructions via an electronic storage and clinical placement system. Basic Nursing Skills Requirement is available upon request from the Nursing Office.
9. Following entry to the program via successful special clinical registration students are required to complete health requirements including, but not limited to 1) physical exam documented on the provided physical form; 2) American Heart Association BLS provider certification which must remain current through graduation or be taken the month prior to beginning the clinical program courses; 3) a successful ten (10) panel drug screen by the approved agency; 4) an annual 2-step TB skin test, TB blood test or chest x-ray; 5) immunization records including MMR, Tdap, Varicella, and Hepatitis B or signed waiver; 6) an annual flu shot. These requirements will be discussed at the required orientation, along with submission instructions via an electronic storage and clinical placement system. All certifications and immunizations must be up to date and remain current throughout the program.
10. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, students should plan for the following expenses following successful clinical entry: immunizations and BLS certification to meet health requirements, background check, drug screen, ACEMAPP registration, appropriate laboratory and clinic uniforms, shoes, socks/hosiery, watch with second hand, pen light, bandage scissors, and stethoscope. Additionally, the cost of licensure and NCLEX testing is the student’s responsibility.
11. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from clinical sites and any parking fees. You must have transportation available, as sites may not be in your community.
12. The Nursing Student Handbook contains specific program policies, requirements, and information that you are required to comply with while enrolled in the program. All policies must be adhered to for progression in the program.
13. All clinical program courses require a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
14. A student who does not successfully complete the first course of the nursing program track must revalidate and meet validation requirements.
15. A student who experiences two nursing course failures within the ADN program will not be granted reentry into any ADN program track for 5 years from the first failed attempt. Guidelines are published in the Nursing Student Handbook.
16. If a student in good standing or has been granted reentry into the program has a period of inactivity within a program track that exceeds 12 months, the student will need to revalidate for a program track and complete the entire clinical program.