ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE
Nursing Department (810) 989-5675

The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program prepares students to enter the profession of nursing. Upon successful completion of the required courses, the graduate is eligible to write a national licensure examination to become a Registered Nurse. The program is two years in length and includes liberal arts and nursing courses. However, a student may choose to complete any of the liberal arts courses prior to admission to the ADN Program.

Transportation to and from the clinical facility is the sole responsibility of the students. In all nursing programs, students are required to purchase uniforms approved by the nursing department.

PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (RN)

If you have previously attended college, you may already have a head start toward your nursing degree. Classes in algebra, biology, and chemistry may apply toward your admission requirements. See an SC4 advisor for more information.

The pre-admission requirements are:

1. Minimum 2.7 GPA for current college students (current high school students is overall 3.0 GPA).

1. Students applying directly from high school, must have completed biology and chemistry in high school with a grade of “C” or better by Jan. 15 of application year. They must also complete BIO 171 before starting the program.
2. All biology A & P courses, HE 101, and HE 224 must be completed within five academic years of admission to the Nursing Program.

4. All pre-nursing and general education requirements must have a C or better to be considered in the candidate pool.

5. Assessment tests are required if the student has not previously attended college. Arrangements for assessments can be made by calling the Academic Achievement Center at (810) 989-5555.

• Reading - Comprehension assessment level appropriate for college-level courses.
• Writing - Score that indicates eligibility for SC4's ENG 101 English Composition I.
• Math - College intermediate algebra assessment test with a score of 05 or higher.

Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Persons seeking admission to the RN - Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program must:
1.Submit to the SC4 Enrollment Services Office:

• A completed Application for Admission to SC4, indicating an ANTRN, Associate Degree Nursing Program code as the intended program of study.
  Note: Persons currently attending SC4 with a major other than ANTRN will need to change their major through the Career Services Office or www.sc4.edu/wave.
• A completed Nursing Program Application by Jan. 15.
• Official high school transcripts and/or GED scores by Feb. 5.
• Official college transcripts by Feb. 5, if you have previously attended a college other than SC4.

2. Schedule a mandatory group advising appointment with the Nursing Department at (810) 989-5675. Attending a group advising session is mandatory before application is considered.

3. Make arrangements to take the mandatory admission assessment test.

ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE

1. Qualified applications will be reviewed by the Nursing Department in the winter semester for the ADN Program (program starts the following fall semester in August). 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 Entrance Exam results. See www.sc4.edu/nursing for a breakdown of the criteria.

2. Accepted ADN applicants will be required to attend an ADN Program Orientation after admission. At the ADN Program Orientation session, course schedules for fall semester will be completed.

3. Upon admission and before classes begin in the fall semester, students will need to submit a completed Physical Examination Form 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.

Applicants planning to pursue a career in registered nursing who have a criminal record of felony or misdemeanor convictions should contact the Nursing Department to determine employment restrictions based upon these convictions.