Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program (NUR.AAS.RN)

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program provides students with specialized training to acquire a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Nurses are employed in a variety of settings, namely hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician offices and long term care facilities. Registered Nurses are often considered for charge nurse and team leader responsibilities and play an integral role within the health care team.

Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). This is a full time program, with some classes being offered online.

The ADN program at South Suburban College is accredited by the:

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
3343 Peachtree Road NE. Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Telephone: 1-404-975-5000, Fax: 1-404-975-5020
www.nlnac.org

This program is approved by the:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
320 W. Washington
Springfield, IL 62786
1-217-785-0800
www.idfpr.org

Prior to receiving an application to the ADN Program the student is required to:

• submit a South Suburban College application to Admissions, utilizing the NUR.AAS.RNPREQ academic code
• forward official high school or GED and college transcripts to the Office of Admissions
• complete the college placement test prior to meeting with a counselor. See the college catalogue for details.
• complete required college preparatory classes as indicated by the college placement test.
• meet with a nursing counselor (x2306) for assistance in academic planning.
• complete two semesters of high school Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better or take CHM 111. (Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution are advised to take CHM 113.)
• provide evidence of nursing assistant certification.
• complete the following admission requirements with a “C” or better:
  • ENG 101-Composition and Rhetoric
  • PSY 101-Introduction to Psychology
  • NUR 101-Medication Dosage Calculation
  • BIO 185-Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  * All biology must be completed with a “C” or better within the last 5 years to be eligible for admission to the nursing programs at the time of application. Students applying to the program who do not satisfy the five year criteria may opt to satisfy the requirement by examination. The examination is given in April and October. Details are available in counseling.

The Admissions Committee reviews all applications to the ADN Program. Acceptance to the program is based on:

• completion of placement test and required college preparatory classes with a grade of “C” or better.
• a minimum cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
• performance on standardized preadmission nursing examination.
• All students must demonstrate a minimum math competency equivalent to Elementary Algebra (MTH 095) to fulfill the AAS degree requirement All students will be notified in writing of their admission status in June for fall admissions or in December for spring admissions. Students accepted into the program are required to attend an orientation prior to the first day of scheduled class. The orientation date will be announced in the acceptance letter.

Students accepted will also be encouraged to take NUR 102 during the summer prior to the fall admission or during the fall term prior to spring admission.

All students completing the first year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program will be required to take a standardized test and achieve a score of 800 before progressing to the second year. Students who do not achieve this score will be required to complete NUR 203-Mentoring For Success II.

Prior to graduation all Associate Degree Nursing students will be required to take a standardized exit test and pass with a score of 800 or better. The exit exam is taken during the terminal course, ADN 218. Students who do not achieve a score of 800 will receive an incomplete “I” for this terminal class. The college policy for incomplete “I” grades will be adhered to.

The Admissions Committee reviews all applications to the ADN Program.

• Acceptance to the program is based on the following admission requirements:
  • completion of placement test and required college preparatory classes with a grade of "C" or better.
  • admission requirements course work grades.
  • possess a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50.
  • performance on standardized preadmission nursing examination.
• All students must demonstrate a minimum math competency equivalent to Elementary Algebra (MTH 095) to fulfill the AAS degree requirement.
• All students will be notified in writing of their admission status in June for fall admissions, and in December for Spring admissions.
• Students accepted into the program are required to attend an orientation prior to the first day of scheduled class. The orientation date will be announced in the acceptance letter.
• Students accepted will also be encouraged to take NUR 102 during the summer prior to the fall admission or during the fall term prior to spring admission.