FOR CURRENT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES AND LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE
Nursing Department (810) 989-5675

The Transition Program includes two tracks: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)  to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) – Registered Nurse and licensed Health Care Provider (HCP) to ADN – Registered Nurse. Each track is one and a half years in length and includes liberal arts and nursing courses (see appropriate model schedules). However, a student may elect to complete any of the liberal arts courses prior to admission to the ADN program. The program is a fast track/accelerated course of study, and is designed to expand upon previous education and experience. Students are expected to apply prior knowledge to all nursing courses. In order to be successful, it is strongly suggested that students in the program work no more than 24 hours a week. All testing may be proctored on SC4’s main campus. If available, the HCP program may have designated off-campus testing sites, which may require the student to pay a fee for each scheduled test. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to write a national licensure examination to become a registered nurse.

1. Submit a completed Application for Admission to the SC4 Enrollment Service office by Oct. 1 of the desired academic year of admission. Indicate on the application one of the following as the intended program of study:

• ANTAP – Associate Degree Nursing LPN code
• ANTHP – Associate Degree Nursing HCP code

2. Meet with an advisor in the SC4 Student Success Center regarding program pre-requisites and admission to the nursing program. Schedule an appointment by calling (810) 989-5520.

3. Attend a mandatory group advising session prior to application deadline in the Nursing department. Schedule an appointment by calling (810) 989-5675.

4. Submit a completed Nursing Program Application by Oct.1 of the desired academic year of admission. This must be submitted to the Nursing department (NB 100) in person, by mail or by fax (810) 989-5667.

5. Register to take the HESI Pre-Admission test as directed by the Nursing department prior to Oct. 1 deadline.

6. Complete, or be currently enrolled in, the following SC4 pre-requisite courses prior to the Oct. 1 application deadline in order to be considered for admission:

• HE 101 – Math Related to Drug Administration
• ADN 103 – Nursing Process and Health Assessment
• HE 224 – Altered States of Adult Health

Note: These courses must be taken within five years of admission to the nursing program. A passing grade of 80% must be achieved in order to be considered for admission.

7. Minimum selective GPA of 2.7 based on courses that apply to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

8. All Nursing and general education courses must be completed with a "C" or better if student wishes to be considered in the applicant pool.

9. Submit college transcripts to SC4 Enrollment Services office by Oct. 1 of the desired academic year of admission, from all previously attended colleges other than SC4.

10. Provide evidence of 1,040 hours of work experience as an LPN or HCP within the past five years. This must be submitted by Oct. 1.

11. Provide evidence of current unencumbered Michigan licensure as an LPN or HCP. This must be submitted by Oct. 1 of the desired academic year of admission.

12.LPN's with strong, up-to-date drug knowledge may consider taking the NLN Pharmacology competency exam to waive ADN 124. It must be taken within five years of admission to the ADN program, and students must score at least 70% for credit. Schedule a testing appointment with the Achievement Center by calling (810) 989-5555.

ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE

1. Materials from applicants meeting the pre-admission requirements will be reviewed by the Nursing department in the fall semester of the application year. The transition program begins in the winter semester (January). Notification of applicant acceptances and rejections will be mailed. Acceptance into the program is based on space availability and entrance criteria that includes GPA, credits taken towards a nursing degree and HESI Pre-Admission test results. See www.sc4.edu/nursing for a breakdown of the criteria.

2. Accepted applicants will be required to attend an ADN program orientation after admission. Course schedules for winter registration will be provided at this orientation session.

3. Upon admission and prior to entering the clinical setting, students must submit a completed Physical Examination Form, evidence of malpractice insurance, and evidence of current CPR for the Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association. Forms will be provided by the Nursing department during ADN program orientation. Additional screenings are required.