LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Nursing, RN Option |
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Associate in Applied Science Degree |
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Curriculum Code: 0222 (Effective Fall 2004 - Fall 2006) |
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The Nursing Program at Lansing Community College is nationally
accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission (NLNAC) and is approved by the Michigan Board of
Nursing. It implements the career ladder concept. The registered
nursing program is offered in a full-time or part-time sequence.
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 successfully completing the second year
will receive an associate degree in applied science and is
eligible to take the national examination for Registered Nurse
(RN). A current LPN or licensed paramedic may gain entry into
the second year of the associate degree RN program as an
advanced standing student through the Fast Track RN Completion
Program. |
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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 (NCLEX-RN). |
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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. |
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PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course
Offerings for course prerequisite information. See the
Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills
assessment and advising information. |
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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 2004/2005 academic year. For the most
recent and complete information, interested students should
contact the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical
Center, Room 2200, telephone number (517) 483-1254. |
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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 2200, telephone number (517) 483-1254. |
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REQUIREMENTS
(See Note 1) |
TOTAL:
48
CREDITS |
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CREDIT HOURS |
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BIOL 201 |
Human Anatomy (See Note 2) |
4 |
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BIOL 202 |
Human Physiology |
4 |
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BIOL 203 |
Microbiology (See Note 3) |
3 |
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NURS 200 |
Pharmacology (See Note 4) |
3 |
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NURS 260 |
Mental Health & Ldrshp Nursing |
6 |
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NURS 265 |
Pediatric Nursing Care |
5 |
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NURS 280 |
Advanced Chronic Nursing Care |
5 |
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NURS 285 |
Advanced Acute Nursing Care |
5 |
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PFHW 163 |
Healthy Lifestyles |
2 |
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PSYC 200 |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
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PSYC 205 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
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WRIT 121 |
Composition I (See Note 5) |
4 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 26-27 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas |
6-7 Credits |
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(See General Education Core Requirements for information
on how to fulfill these requirements. Core area proficiency
exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.) |
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Communication Core Area |
3 |
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Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area |
3-4 |
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Mathematics Core Area (See Note 6) |
0 |
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Science Core Area (See Note 7) |
0 |
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Writing Core Area (See Note 7) |
0 |
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CHOICE 2:
Nursing Program
Areas
(Choose one subchoice) |
20
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(Nursing students will select either Subchoice 2A, 2B, or 2C to
satisfy the first year requirements of the Nursing, RN Option
Associate in Applied Science Degree.) |
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Subchoice 2A:
Full-Time Sequence |
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NURS 150 |
Nursing Fundamentals I & II (See Note 4) |
9 |
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NURS 160 |
Acute Nursing Care |
6 |
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NURS 165 |
Maternity Nursing Care |
5 |
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Subchoice 2B: Part-Time
Sequence |
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NURS 151 |
Nursing Fundamentals I |
5 |
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NURS 152 |
Nursing Fundamentals II |
4 |
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NURS 160 |
Acute Nursing Care |
6 |
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NURS 165 |
Maternity Nursing Care |
5 |
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Subchoice 2C:
Fast Track Sequence |
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LPN or Paramedic License (See Note 8) |
15 |
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NURS 210 |
LPN/Paramedic to RN Transition |
5 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
74 |
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NOTES: |
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1. |
Current Basic Cardiac Support Certification (BLS) is required
throughout the program (EMSB 102 or American Heart
Association/Health Care Provider or American Red
Cross/Professional Rescuer). |
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The prerequisite for this course has changed effective summer
2004: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 and Math Level 4 and
(CHEM 120 2.0 minimum or BIOL 121 2.0 minimum or passing score
on Health Biology Proficiency Test). |
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Although not required for the associate degree, BIOL 204 is
strongly recommended to be taken concurrently with BIOL 203. It
will be required for nurses who continue on to a four-year
university. |
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NURS 200 may be taken up to two years prior to admission into
the program or concurrently with NURS 150. |
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WRIT 121 is the minimum writing requirement. It may be replaced
by WRIT 122, WRIT 131, WRIT 132, ENGL 122, or ENGL 132. |
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Students meeting Phase I admission requirements for the Nursing
Program have met the Math Core requirement for this curriculum. |
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Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the
requirements for this Core area. |
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current and unrestricted LPN or Paramedic license and a minimum
of one year work experience are required for this subchoice.
Students should contact the Nursing Careers Department at (517)
483-1410 for information. |
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All courses in this curriculum must be completed with a grade of
2.5 or better to graduate with the exception of (1) MATH 112,
(2) the Communication Core Area course, and (3) the Global
Perspectives and Diversity Core Area course, all three of which
must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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Subchoice 2A: Full-Time Sequence |
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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
required for admission and may be waived by successfully passing
a proficiency exam. Although students are accepted 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 the previous sequenced semester with the grade
requirements in Note 9. Some courses may be completed before the
designated semester, typically non-nursing courses. NURS 200 is
the only NURS-prefix course in the full-time program that is
offered summer semester. |
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III |
IV |
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BIOL 201 |
BIOL 202 |
NURS 160 |
BIOL 203 |
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MATH 112 (or |
NURS 150 |
NURS 165 |
NURS 260 |
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Proficiency) |
NURS 200 |
PSYC 205 |
NURS 265 |
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PFHW 163 |
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PSYC 200 |
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WRIT 121 |
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NURS 280 |
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NURS 285 |
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Lim. Ch. |
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Lim. Ch. |
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Subchoice 2B: Part-Time Sequence |
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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
required for admission and may be waived by successfully passing
a proficiency exam. Students are accepted to the program in June
and will begin Semester II in fall semester. A student may not
begin a new semester until she or he has successfully completed
all of the courses listed in the previous sequenced semester
with the grade requirements in Note 9. Some courses may be
completed before the designated semester, typically non-nursing
courses. The part-time program requires that NURS courses be
taken in fall, spring, and summer semesters. |
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III |
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BIOL 201 |
BIOL 202 |
NURS 152 |
NURS 165 |
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MATH 112 (or |
NURS 151 |
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PSYC 205 |
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Proficiency) |
NURS 200 |
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PFHW 163 |
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PSYC 200 |
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WRIT 121 |
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VIII |
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NURS 160 |
BIOL 203 |
NURS 265 |
NURS 280 |
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NURS 260 |
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IX |
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NURS 285 |
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Lim. Ch. |
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Lim. Ch. |
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Subchoice 2C: Fast Track Sequence |
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Courses listed in Semesters I and II 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
required for admission and may be waived by successfully passing
a proficiency exam. Students are accepted to the program in
March or April and will begin Semester III in the summer
semester. A student may not begin a new semester until she or he
has successfully completed all of the courses listed in the
previous sequenced semester with the grade requirements in Note
9. Some courses may be completed before the designated semester,
typically non-nursing courses. |
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BIOL 201 |
BIOL 202 |
NURS 210 |
BIOL 203 |
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MATH 112 (or |
NURS 200 |
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NURS 265 |
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Proficiency) |
PSYC 205 |
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NURS 280 |
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PFHW 163 |
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PSYC 200 |
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WRIT 121 |
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NURS 260 |
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NURS 285 |
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