LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Nursing, RN Option
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0222 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2001)
The Nursing Program at Lansing Community College is a nationally accredited
program and implements the ladder concept. There are specific prerequisites
required for entry into the program. Building on these prerequisites, a
student completing the first year receives a Certificate of Achievement and is
eligible to take a national examination for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). A
student continuing through the second year will receive an associate's degree
and is eligible to take the national examination for Registered Nurse (RN).
The Registered Nurse (RN) Program prepares the individual to care for clients
of all ages in a variety of health care settings. As an essential member of
the health care team, the RN is responsible for developing, implementing and
evaluating a plan of care for clients. The RN is required to assist clients
in achieving their health goals through effective communication, decision
making, problem-solving, management and technological skills. Registered
nurses work in hospitals, clinics, offices, nursing homes, and home health
care settings, in addition to schools, research facilities, and community
agencies. The education and scope of practice of the RN is determined by
state law. The student must successfully complete this program and the
National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse.
This is a selective admission program. In order to be considered as a
candidate for this program, students must meet basic admission requirements
beyond those required for admission to the college. Many of the courses for
this program are open only to students officially admitted to the Nursing
Program.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
The admission and/or graduation requirements for this program may change each
academic year. The program requirements below apply only to those students who
have been admitted to the program for the 1999/2000 academic year. For the
most recent and complete information, interested students should contact the
Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 232, telephone
number (517) 483-1254.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM, LPN AND RN OPTIONS
For current information about admission requirements, students must contact
the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 232, telephone
number (517) 483-1254.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 68 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ANAT 201 Human Anatomy 4
MICR 203 Microbiology 3
NURS 150 Fundamentals in Nursing Care (See Note 1) 9
NURS 160 Acute Nursing Care 6
NURS 165 Maternity Nursing Care 5
NURS 200 Pharmacology (See Note 1) 3
NURS 260 Mental Health Nursing Care 5
NURS 265 Pediatric Nursing Care 5
NURS 280 Advanced Chronic Nursing Care 4
NURS 285 Advanced Acute Nursing Care 4
NURS 290 Leadership in Nursing Care 3
PFHW 163 Healthy Lifestyles 2
PHGY 202 Human Physiology 4
PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology 4
PSYC 205 Human Growth and Development 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 6 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 6 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
MINIMUM TOTAL 74
NOTES:
1. NURS 200 may be taken up to two years prior to admission into the
program or concurrently with NURS 150.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. Although not required for the Associate degree, MICR 204 is strongly
recommended to be taken concurrent with MICR 203. It will be required
for nurses who continue on to a four-year university.
4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) is required
throughout the program.(EMSB 102 or American Red Cross "Provider C")
5. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) wishing to complete the second year of
this curriculum should make an appointment with the nursing faculty to
receive individual advising, telephone (517) 483-1410.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Courses listed in Semester I below must be completed prior to admission to the
Nursing program as part of the Phase I requirements for admission. MATH 112 -
Intermediate Algebra is also required for admission and may be waived by
successfully passing a proficiency exam. Although students are admitted to the
program in June, they will be assigned to begin Semester II in either fall or
spring semester. A student may not begin a new semester until she or he has
successfully completed all of the courses listed in a previous sequenced
semester. NURS 200 is the only NURS-prefix course that is offered summer
semester.
I II III IV
ANAT 201 NURS 150 NURS 160 MICR 203
PFHW 163 NURS 200 NURS 165 NURS 260
PSYC 200 PHGY 202 PSYC 205 NURS 265
WRIT 121
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NURS 280
NURS 285
NURS 290
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