Associate Degree in Nursing

For more information please see the Nursing Education Program Overview .

Purpose

The purpose of the ADN program is to provide students with the foundation of nursing knowledge, skills and professional attitudes required for the safe, competent and comprehensive practice of professional nursing through diverse theoretical and clinical opportunities.

Note: This degree is available at Grand Island. In addition, the first year program and the nursing block clinical rotations can be completed at Columbus and Kearney

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

NURS 1100 - Lifespan I 7 credit(s)
NURS 1200 - Pathopharmacology I 2 credit(s)
NURS 1300 - Nursing Judgement I 2 credit(s)
NURS 1500 - Lifespan II 8 credit(s)
NURS 1600 - Pathopharmacology II 1 credit(s)
NURS 1700 - Nursing Judgement II 1 credit(s)
NURS 2100 - Lifespan III 7 credit(s)
NURS 2200 - Pathopharmacology III 2 credit(s)
NURS 2300 - Nursing Judgment III 1 credit(s)
NURS 2500 - Lifespan IV 7 credit(s)
NURS 2600 - Pathopharmacology IV 1 credit(s)
NURS 2700 - Nursing Judgment IV 1 credit(s)

Subtotal: 40

Program Elective Courses - Select 3-4 credit(s) from the following:

CHEM 1050 - Elements of Chemistry 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1090 - General Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
ENGL 2100 - Introduction to Literature 3 credit(s)
MATH 1150 - College Algebra 3 credit(s)
MATH 2170 - Applied Statistics 3 credit(s)
NUTR 1470 - Nutrition 3 credit(s)
PHIL 2650 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit(s)
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit(s)
SPCH 1110 - Public Speaking 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 3-4

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:
Note: Scores for specific health program admission may vary from the scores listed. Please see the program director for more specific information.

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 6 credit(s)
(Required: ENGL 1010 AND ENGL 1020 )
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 8 credit(s)
(Required: BIOS 2250 AND BIOS 2260 )
GEN ED Group C: Career and Life Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy, or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
(Required: PSYC 2890 )
GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 4 credit(s)
Required: BIOS 2460 )