Nursing: Registered Associate in Applied Science Degree (RN)

Nursing courses are open only to students who are officially admitted to the nursing career ladder curriculum.

The associate degree nursing program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This program provides advanced nursing theory and clinical practice in caring for adults, children, and families to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, home health, and other community settings. Students who satisfactorily complete the associate degree nursing program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) as a step in obtaining licensure as a registered nurse (RN).

Students need to complete the pre-requisite courses and meet other admission requirements. Students may defer their admission only one time, otherwise, the student will need to reapply and meet the application requirements at that time. Students who do not meet nursing department deadlines or have been accepted to the program and then are “no call, no show” to start the program will be canceled and not eligible to reapply to the program in the future. After August 1 for fall start cohorts, and after October 1 for winter start cohorts, preference will be given for students to be pulled up to spots vacated at the last minute by other students, with students who have completed the NURS 104 - Pharmacology for Nurses course or the NATP 115 - Nursing Assistant Course or are currently enrolled in either course and have current passing status.

Nursing courses must be taken in sequence. Courses typically include one day of theory with two days of clinical. Clinical sessions are offered on the day or afternoon shifts with the potential for weekend rotations. Clinical rotation schedules will be determined dependent upon clinical site availability. A minimum grade of 80% in each nursing course is required for progression to the next course. Academic courses, other than nursing, must be completed according to application requirements. Computer lab use and computer testing is required in this program. Students will need to have a computer device for home and on-campus use that meets the requirements provided prior to entry to the program. Students must furnish and maintain uniforms and supplies as required by the department and clinical facilities. Students must meet health and clinical requirements, have a negative drug screen on the first attempt (marijuana use still prohibited), and pass a criminal background check. This program is offered at the Livonia Main Campus. Students are admitted at the beginning of the fall semester or the winter semester.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

Admission Prerequisites and Supportive Courses

*COLLS 130 - Applied Learning Theory for Nursing Majors is a suggested elective for pre-nursing students to develop study skills and success strategies.

BIOL 236 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5 **

PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 4 ***

Mathematics

**** Select one of the following, or a higher Mathematics course, with a minimum grade of 2.0

MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4

MATH 111 - Applications - Utility of Math Credits: 4

MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4

Total Credits: 13

First Year

Fall Semester

NURS 104 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credits: 3 *****

NURS 105 - Foundations in Nursing Practice 1 Credits: 4

NURS 106 - Foundations in Nursing Practice 2 Credits: 4.5

Humanities - Credits: 1

Select General Education Humanities course with a minimum grade of 2.0.

Recommended: HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music Credits: 1

Total Credits: 12.5

Winter Semester

NURS 107 - Medical-Surgical Nursing Credits: 4.5

NURS 108 - Surgical-Medical Nursing Credits: 4.5

English Communication - Credits: 3

+Select first General Education English Communication course with a minimum grade of 2.0.

Recommended: ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12

Spring Session

NURS 128 - Maternal-Child Nursing 1 Credits: 5

Total Credits: 5♦

Second Year

Fall Semester

NURS 205 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Credits: 4.5

NURS 248 - Maternal-Child Nursing 2 Credits: 5

English Communication - Credits: 3

+Select second General Education English Communication course with a minimum grade of 2.0.

Recommended: ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12.5

Winter Semester

NURS 246 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Credits: 4

NURS 250 - Advanced Concepts in Registered Nursing Credits: 4.5

Total Credits: 8.5♦

Program Total: 63.5 Credits

**Students may also take the BIOL 237-BIOL 238 Anatomy and Physiology course sequence which may be preferred for BSN programs.

***PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology is a supportive course not a prerequisite course and may be taken later as long as it is completed at the start of the Nursing Program.

****Mathematics - students should meet with an advisor to determine courses that satisfy academic goals and BSN program requirements.

*****NURS 104 - Pharmacology for Nurses may be taken the Winter or Spring semester before the Fall semester if desired or may be taken in the Fall semester (for students already accepted into the nursing program).

♦ Students should work with an advisor if more credits are needed per semester to qualify for financial aid.

+ Please check Schoolcraft General Education requirements to determine course options.