Degree: Associate in Applied Science Major: NURSING (ADN5) - Limited Access Program Credit Requirements: 68 semester credit hours Criminal Background Check Required: YES Urine Drug Screening Required: YES The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Nursing and accredited by the NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404-975-5000). A graduate of the ADN program is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination RN (NCLEX-RN). Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, graduates are titled Registered Nurse (RN). The ADN program is comprised of general education and support courses as well as clinical nursing courses. The curriculum incorporates classroom instruction, laboratory simulation and clinical practice. Two possibilities for program completion are the Generic option and the Advanced Placement for LPN option. These are described below. OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, the graduate will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) and: assume a variety of responsibilities as a member of the health care team, and function in staff positions within structured health care settings which include hospitals, nursing homes, home health, health departments, physicians offices, school systems, civil service, and industry. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Fall, Spring and Summer Admission) Applicants will be accepted to the Associate Degree Nursing program by completing the HGTC Admission requirements, listed below, plus an Associate Degree Nursing Application, available in the HGTC Admissions Offices and on the Nursing Department webpage. A waiting list of applicants is not maintained. An applicant who receives notification that s/he was not admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing program must resubmit the Associate Degree Nursing Application during the published application period in order to be considered for program admissions for the next available class. These applicants should check with HGTC Admissions to determine if HGTC Admission information requires updating. Requirements for Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program Once applicants have completed the following requirements, they will be granted acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program, based on selection for available class seats. 1. Meet the criteria for admission to HGTC. This includes submission of application fee; official high school transcript, including graduation date or copy of GED; and official college transcripts. 2. Minimum placement test scores from one of the following tests: SAT, ACT or COMPASS (College placement test) 3. The Developmental Studies course sequence will be required if minimum placement test scores are not achieved. 4. Transfer students must meet the College transfer student admission requirements. 5. GPA of 2.75 on all required general education and support courses. A minimum grade of C is also required in all courses required for ADN. 6. Have met one of the following two admission options: a. Eligible for BIO 210, ENG 101 and MAT 110 or MAT 120 and met the required score on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). TEAS scores are valid for 2 years from testing
date. Students may retest every 3 months. OR b. Completer of the 9 Health Science Nursing Core Courses with a GPA of at least 2.75. (MAT and BIO time limits apply). 7. Payment of a non-refundable tuition deposit. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the semester of admittance to NUR 101. Application deadlines and TEAS score requirements are available on the Nursing Department website. Health Science- Nursing Core Courses Acceptance requires the successful completion of nine (9) core courses required by the Nursing program. The courses are: BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II (within 5 years of acceptance to Nursing program) BIO 225 (within 5 years of acceptance to Nursing program) ENG 101 English Compositions I ENG 102 English Composition II MAT 110 or MAT 120 College Algebra/Statistics (within 10 years of acceptance to Nursing) PSY 201 General Psychology SPC 205 Public Speaking Humanities Course (Any College-approved Humanities course) Students who do not meet minimum placement scores for course enrollment should contact a Health Science Advisor, located on each campus, for prerequisite information. Additional Admission/Technical Standards The following standards are considered essential criteria for participation in the Nursing Program. Students selected for the Nursing Program must be able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/patients, other students, staff members, themselves, or the public. These criteria are necessary for the successful implementation of the clinical objectives of the Nursing Program. In order to be admitted, or to be retained in the Nursing Program after admission, all applicants with or without accommodations must: Possess sufficient visual acuity to independently read and interpret the writing of all sizes. Independently be able to provide verbal communication to and receive communication from clients/patients, members of the health care team, and be able to assess care needs through the use of monitoring devices, stethoscopes, infusion pumps, fire alarms, audible exposure indicators, etc. Possess sufficient gross and fine motor skills to independently position and assist in lifting clients/patients, manipulate equipment and perform other skills required to meet nursing care needs. Submit a complete Health Sciences Division Physical Examination Form. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS In order to progress in the curriculum, the student must: earn a minimum grade of C in all general education, support and nursing courses. An unsuccessful attempt of one required nursing course will result in the student being dropped from the program with eligibility for readmission. A student who has a second failure in any one of the required nursing courses may apply for readmission to the nursing program if all other criteria are met after a two-year waiting period. See Nursing Student Handbook for information on unsuccessful attempts available on Nursing Department Webpage. maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all required courses;
submit evidence of current CPR certification (Health Care Provider). Current CPR certification is required to start each nursing course. be covered by professional liability insurance (included in the tuition fees for each nursing course). submit a completed Health Sciences Division Physical Examination Form prior to enrollment in the first nursing course. meet all program and course requirements according to the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook and course syllabi. Certain general education courses have credit time limits. For the Associate Degree Nursing Program the following course time limits apply: Nursing courses; Biology 211 and 225 courses; Math courses. See the transfer credit time limit section of the catalog. Any student who fails to meet the requirements for progression will be dropped from the nursing program and must apply for re-acceptance. (This re-acceptance process occurs through application to the Nursing Department Chair. For further information regarding re-acceptance, see Nursing Student Handbook.) Selected learning experiences will be provided in a number of health care agencies located within the geographical area served by the College, such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, nursery schools and day care centers. Students are assigned to clinical agencies based on a space available basis as well as appropriate learning experiences. Students are solely responsible for transportation to and from the College and to and from health care agencies utilized for clinical experiences. Students will travel to various clinical sites within a 100-mile radius of HGTC. Because competency in nursing theory is a critical component for safe nursing practices, the grading scale for nursing is higher than that for some other courses. The grading scale for nursing is: 93 100 = A 85 92 = B 77 84 = C 69 76 = D Below 69= F A grade of C is required in all courses for the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Grades below C are considered course failures. This display of courses reflects the progression for nursing and general education courses; however, many students complete prerequisites and General Education requirements prior to program enrollment. FIRST SEMESTER BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 110 College Algebra 3 OR MAT 120 Probability and Statistics NUR 101 Fundamentals of Nursing 1 6 TOTAL 16 SECOND SEMESTER BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 NUR 120 Basic Nursing Concepts 1 7 PSY 201 General Psychology 3 TOTAL 17
THIRD SEMESTER BIO 225 Microbiology 4 NUR 150 Chronic Health Problems 1 6 NUR 161 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology 2 NUR 162 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 3 TOTAL 15 FOURTH SEMESTER NUR 220 Family-Centered Nursing 7 Humanities* 3 TOTAL 10 FIFTH SEMESTER NUR 221 Advanced Nursing Concepts 5 NUR 217 Trends & Issues in Nursing 1 2 SPC 205 Public Speaking 3 TOTAL 10 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 68 1 These courses prepare students in basic computer applications. *Any College-approved Humanities course In addition to tuition and fees, the initial estimated expenses of the ADN program may be found by visiting the Nursing department webpage at www.hgtc.edu/nursing. TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM OTHER NURSING PROGRAMS Students who meet the following criteria will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates for transfer must: submit an application for admission to the College including the non-refundable application fee; meet minimum program acceptance requirements; submit a letter to the Nursing Department Chair requesting transfer into program; have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and a grade of C or better in each of the HGTC required general education and support courses taken in the program from which the student is transferring; have earned a grade of C or better in all nursing courses for which the student seeks transfer credit. Students who have failed any required course twice or have failed two different required courses within the last five years are not eligible for transfer into the nursing program. Failure is defined as receiving a grade below C in any course. Nursing courses older than two calendar years will not be accepted; submit proof of course content equivalent to nursing courses at HGTC; complete at least the last two semesters in the associate degree nursing program at Horry- Georgetown Technical College. 25% (17 credit hours) of the total degree requirements must be from Horry-Georgetown Technical College in order to receive an Associate Degree in Nursing complete at least the last two semesters in the ADN nursing program at HGTC in order to receive the Associate Degree in Nursing; letter from previous nursing program department chair stating eligibility to continue in the previous program. The Checklist for Transfer Students is located on the Nursing department webpage at www.hgtc.edu/nursing.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES The Nursing Department has developed a process to award credit for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for previous learning and work experience. This process allows eligible LPN candidates to advance beyond the fundamental and basic nursing courses that are covered in the early portions of the ADN program. Students may select three or four-semester enrollment plan, based on eligibility. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Fall and Spring Admission) Applicants will be accepted for Advanced Placement for LPNs by completing the Associate Degree Nursing Application for LPN Advanced Placement, in addition to the following requirements. This form is available in the HGTC Admission Offices and on the Nursing Department webpage (www.hgtc.edu/nursing). A waiting list of applicants is not maintained. An applicant who receives notification that s/he was not admitted must resubmit the Associate Degree Nursing Application for LPN Advanced Placement during the published application period in order to be considered for the program admissions for the next available class. For eligibility for LPN Advanced Placement requirements, applicants must have: Current LPN licensure in South Carolina Note: HGTC Practical Nursing Graduate, who has not taken boards, with at least a 2.75 GPA for both the general education requirements and the PNR program is eligible for Fall admission only. These students must follow a four semester enrollment plan. Students who are not licensed LPNs in SC by October 1 will be withdrawn from the program. Submitted and met HGTC admission requirements Transfer students must meet College transfer student admission requirements Minimum placement test scores from one of the following tests: SAT, ACT or COMPASS, the College placement test. The Developmental Studies sequence is required, if minimum placement test scores are not achieved Satisfactory criminal background check/urine drug screen prior to entry into the program GPA of 2.75 on all required general education and support courses required for the ADN program. One of the following two admission options: o Completed the Core Requirements for Nursing with a GPA of at least 2.75 o Eligible for BIO 225 and successful completion of eight (8) core courses required by the Nursing Program. GPA of at least 2.75 on the completed 8 courses. These students must follow the four semester enrollment plan, in consultation with faculty advisors. Once applicants have completed these requirements, they will be granted acceptance into Advanced Placement for Practical Nurses, based on selection for available class seats. Upon successful completion of NUR 201, LPNs are granted credits for previous nursing courses in the first two semesters of the ADN program. Suggested sequence of courses: FIRST SEMESTER NUR 150 Chronic Health Problems 6 NUR 162 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 3 NUR 201* Nursing Transition 1 3 TOTAL 16
SECOND SEMESTER NUR 161 Basic Concepts in Pharmacology 2 NUR 220 Family-Centered Nursing 7 Humanities 2 3 TOTAL 12 THIRD SEMESTER NUR 221 Advanced Nursing Concepts 5 NUR 217 Trends & Issues in Nursing 1 2 TOTAL 7 *13 nursing credit hours (NUR 101 and NUR 120) for prior PN work are awarded upon completion of NUR 201 with grade of C or better. 1 Courses prepare students in basic computer applications. 2 Any College-approved Humanities course Note: LPNs have the option to apply for regular acceptance to the ADN program.