Nursing (ADN) - AAS

Fall First Year:

• BIO 152W - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4 ¹
• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3 ²
• 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 ³

Winter First Year:

• BIO 153W - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4 ¹
• BIO 203W - General Microbiology Credits: 4
• ENG 112 - College Composition II Credits: 3 ⁴
• PHM 285 - Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals Credits: 3

Spring First Year:

• POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3 ⁵
• PSY 211W - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 4
• SOC 211W - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

Full or Part-Time Tracks

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

RN Full-Time Clinical Track

RN Part-Time Clinical Track

Total Credits: 75

Notations

1. Students must have completed BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  or BIO 240  and BIO 241  within the past ten years. 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. It is recommended that BIO 203W  also be current within ten years.
2. It is important that you check a semester ahead of time when you plan on validating for the nursing program to make sure course requirements have not changed. Updated information can be found through the nursing web page: www.delta.edu/nursing, calling the Counseling Office (989-686-9330) or the Nursing Discipline Office (989-686-9500 or 989-686-9274).
3. Prerequisite qualifications for validation are: (a) be admitted to Delta College, (b) provide official transcripts reflecting high school diploma or GED, and all other colleges or training institutions attended; BIO 152W , BIO 153W  , or (BIO 240 , BIO 241 ), ENG 111  and PHM 285  must be completed with a minimum grade of B(3.0) and the remaining core courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher in the core courses to validate for the program of  their choice. All remaining General Education courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.0) prior to graduation. If pursuing a BSN degree, PHL 215W  is recommended in place of PHL 230 .
4. Due to limited capacity of clinical facilities and the specific requirements of the accreditation agencies, this Program is considered a "limited enrollment" program. You will be eligible to attempt to register for clinical courses only after successfully completing the prerequisite qualifications and receiving a "Semester and Year of Validation" from the Registrar's Office. You must attempt registration each semester the program is offered following validation until admission into the clinical portion of the program.
5. Prior to entrance into the first clinical course, you must 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. This documentation must be submitted to the Nursing Discipline Office. Please refer to Basic Nursing Skills Guidelines for Admission Into Nursing Programs on www.delta.edu/nursing.
6. The Nursing Student Handbook contains additional information, requirements and specific program policies that you are required to comply with while enrolled in the nursing program. See www.delta.edu/nursing Nursing Student Handbook. You must comply with all Nursing Program Policies.
7. In addition to tuition and textbook costs, you must provide your own uniforms, clinic shoes, name tags and transportation to clinical agency settings, including possible parking charges. See www.delta.edu/nursing for program costs.
8. Full-time ADN track courses start each Fall and each Winter Semester with NUR 101AW . Part-time ADN Track courses start Fall semester only (NPT 102AW ) with the program running year round. See website: www.delta.edu/nursing for more information. A student who designates their ADN track of choice will remain in that track for validation. There will be some flexibility between tracks (Full-time or Part-time) once the student is in the clinical sequence, but the student will need to go through the Nursing Review Board for approval based on the seating availability (see Nursing Student Handbook: www.delta.edu/nursing).
9. Program-Entry Health Requirements: You must submit an up-to-date complete physical examination report to the Nursing Office prior to entrance into the first clinical course. As a clinical student, you are required to have the Influenza vaccine and a TB skin test annually (A positive TB test will require a recent chest x-ray). The physical examination must confirm that you are free from communicable disease and capable of performing all the duties necessary for the safe care of patients. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccine immunization must be submitted with the physical exam form or you must submit a signed waiver form. For persons born after 1957, documentation of immunization for MMR must be provided. Evidence of current (within ten years) Tetanus immunization status is required. You must submit all up-to-date health requirements to the Nursing Discipline Office prior to entrance into the first clinical course. CPR Training: You must have a CPR card, which must remain current throughout the clinical program. A photocopy of your certificate must be turned in to the Nursing Discipline Office prior to the start of classes. The CPR certification must include one and two person rescuer, child and infant rescuer, airway obstruction relief, and use of AED. Students with expired CPR certification, TB test, and/or physical exam will not be allowed to attend clinical.
10. Any student with a previous or current felony/misdemeanor conviction must inform the Nursing Program Coordinator of said conviction. Students should be aware that a felony/misdemeanor conviction may constitute grounds for ineligibility to sit for the Nursing Licensure examination. Students should be aware that the current licensure application form now requires that a criminal background check requiring fingerprinting be completed. Questions regarding licensure can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense or be directed to the Michigan Board of Nursing at 517-335-0918.
11. All entering nursing students must be fingerprinted as part of health care agency requirements. Students will complete and sign a release form allowing Delta College Public Safety to complete a background check. Information about this process will be provided to the student at orientation. Results of the background check will be secured and kept confidential, 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. A felony/misdemeanor conviction may delay or end the student’s nursing education, delay graduation, or change the curriculum from which the student may graduate.
12. If a student in good standing or granted reentry into the program has a period of inactivity within a program track that exceeds 18 months, the student will need to revalidate for a program track and complete the entire clinical program.
13. A student can achieve PNE program completion if NUR 240W , and NUR 240LW ; or NPT 260BW  and NPT 260BLW  are successfully completed.
14. Also see “Dual Degrees.”
15. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation. See Graduation Requirements .
16. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
    1. BIO 240  AND BIO 241  can be taken in place of BIO 152W  AND BIO 153W  
    2. ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of ENG 111  
    3. PHL 230  can be taken in place of PHL 215W  
    4. ENG 112A ; ENG 112H ; ENG 113 ; or ENG 211  can be taken in place of ENG 112  
    5. POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W  can be taken in place of POL 103W