Nursing - ADN

Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN)

65 Credit Hours

The Associate Degree Nursing program requires a minimum of two years to complete. A graduate of the ADN program is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN). Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, graduates are titled Registered Nurses (RN).

The ADN program has two options for student completion: the Generic Option and the LPN-to-ADN Option.

Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
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Atlanta, GA 30326

General Education Core Requirements

BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 The first part of a two-semester sequence, this comprehensive transfer course is a lecture and laboratory study with model and specimen dissections of the integrated structure and function of the human body. Basic cellular chemistry and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems are presented. Cytology and histology are emphasized.Learn More Prerequisites High school biology or high school chemistry, BIO 100 or successful completion of a college-level, lab-based science course. The prerequisite for this course should have been completed within the last five years.

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

MAT 110	College Algebra	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher degree polynomials.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 102 with a minimum grade of C
or
MAT 120	Probability and Statistics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and test of hypothesis for large and small samples, type I and type II errors, linear regression, and correlation.Learn More

PSY 201	General Psychology	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological basis for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques and social psychology.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C

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Major Requirements

BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a continuation of BIO 210 and includes the study of blood, heart, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Special senses, development and inheritance also are presented.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 210 with a minimum grade of C The prerequisite for this course should have been completed within the last five years.

BIO 225	Microbiology	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This lecture and laboratory course introduces bacteria, protozoa, rickettsia, viruses, fungi and algae. The course emphasizes the morphology, physiology, genetics, identification, cultivation and control of microbes. A survey is made of pathogenic microorganisms, their effects on the human body and the immunology of the human body.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 101 or BIO 210 with a grade of C or higher The prerequisite for this course should have been completed within the last five years.

NUR 102	Basic Nursing Care Skills	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course introduces basic nursing care skills, which are applied in long-term care and acute care settings.Learn More

NUR 104	Nursing Care Management I	4	*
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course focuses on the knowledge, skills and abilities that are fundamental to nursing practice with application in acute or extended care settings.Learn More Prerequisites Successful completion of PN level Dosage Calculation Proficiency or AHS 126 and NUR 102 and CPR certification and all required immunizations/titers/tests including the Hepatitis B vaccine series, major medical insurance, drug screen, criminal background check and mandatory in-services requirements.

NUR 105	Pharmacology for Nurses	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of pharmacology related to drug administration for identified health problems.Learn More

NUR 158	Health Promotion for Families I	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course focuses on nursing care of the childbearing and childrearing families experiencing normal developmental changes and common health problems.Learn More Prerequisites NUR 104 and CPR certification, all required immunizations/titers/tests including the Hepatitis B vaccine series, major medical insurance, drug screen, criminal background check and mandatory in-service requirements. Clinical requirements must not expire during the semester in which the course is taken.

NUR 161	Basic Concepts of Pharmacology	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course is an introductory study to pharmacotherapeutics, including drug classifications and clinical implications for clients.Learn More Prerequisites NUR 104

NUR 195	Patient-Centered Nursing Care I	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course focuses on the delivery of patient-centered care to individuals experiencing selected physiological and psychosocial health problems.Learn More Prerequisites NUR 104 and CPR certification, all required immunizations/titers/test, including the Hepatitis B vaccine series, major medical insurance, drug screen, criminal background check and mandatory in-service requirements. Clinical requirements must not expire during the semester in which the course is taken.

NUR 205	Patient-Centered Nursing Care II	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course focuses on the delivery of patient-centered care to individuals experiencing selected physiological and psychosocial health problems.Learn More Prerequisites NUR 158 and NUR 161 and NUR 195 and CPR certification, all required immunizations/titers/test, including the Hepatitis B vaccine series, major medical insurance, drug screen, criminal background check and mandatory in-service requirements. Clinical requirements must not expire during the semester in which the course is taken.

NUR 206	Clinical Skills Application	2
Lec: 0 Lab: 6 Credit:2 This course involves the application of knowledge, skills and abilities in a clinical setting of the student’s choice.Learn More

NUR 208	Health Promotion for Families II	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course focuses on reproductive health and nursing care of the childbearing and childrearing families experiencing acute and chronic health problems in the acute care setting.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 211 and ENG 101 and NUR 158 or NUR 201 and NUR 195 and PSY 203 and CPR certification, and all required immunizations/titers/tests including the Hepatitis B vaccine series, major medical insurance, drug screen, criminal background check and mandatory in-service requirements. Clinical requirements must not expire during the semester in which the course is taken.

NUR 210	Complex Health Problems	5	**
Lec: 2 Lab: 9 Credit:5 This course expands application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of patients with complex health problems, both physiological and psychosocial.Learn More Prerequisites Successful completion of ADN-level Dosage Calculation Proficiency or AHS 129 and NUR 105 and NUR 161 and NUR 195 and NUR 205 and NUR 208 and BIO 225 and CPR certification, all required immunizations/ titers/tests, including the Hepatitis B series, major medical insurance, drug screen, criminal background check and mandatory in-service requirements. Clinical requirements must not expire during the semester in which the course is taken.

NUR 219	Nursing Management and Leadership	4	***
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course prepares the student for the professional nursing role through the introduction of management skills required to care for small groups of individuals and to function as a leader of a nursing team. Students successfully completing this course are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN to become a registered nurse.Learn More Prerequisites NUR 206 and NUR 210 and CPR certification, all required immunizations/titers/tests, including the Hepatitis B vaccine series, major medical insurance, drug screen, criminal background check and mandatory in-service requirements. Clinical requirements must not expire during the semester in which the course is taken.

PSY 203	Human Growth and Development	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, and social factors affecting human growth, development, and potential.Learn More Prerequisites PSY 201

*Prior to enrolling in NUR 104, students must successfully complete the Practical Nursing (PN) Level Dosage Proficiency Placement Exam or Health Calculations I (AHS 126).

**Prior to enrolling in NUR 210, students must successfully complete the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Level Dosage Proficiency Placement Exam or Health Calculations II (AHS 129).

***Prior to enrolling in NUR 219, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency on a standardized national examination or enroll in Nursing Seminar (NUR 216) as a corequisite to NUR 219.

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General Nursing Admission Requirements

All students applying to a Nursing program must meet the following General Nursing Admission Requirements:

Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, colleges and universities previously attended. Laboratory sciences must be taken within five years of the entry date to the program.
1. Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 on each transcript
  or
2. Complete ten (10) semester hours and achieve a grade of C or better in each course with at least one (1) of the courses being either BIO 210, BIO 211, BIO 225 or equivalent.
Meet the Program Specific Admission Requirements.

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

Meet one of the following three admission options.
1. Hold an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at TTC at time of admission.
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2. Achieve the required score on the National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (PAX). Scores are valid for two years from date of testing. All student inquiries about PAX testing should be directed to Testing Services.
  Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at TTC at time of admission.
  or
3. Complete the Pre-Nursing certificate with a minimum GPA for the certificate of 2.75. No more than three of the six courses required for the Pre-Nursing certificate may be repeated to meet this admission option, and all courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at TTC at time of admission.