Associate Degree in Nursing (AAS.ADN)
Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Associate Degree in Nursing program is an intensive two-year academic program which includes classroom, skills laboratory and clinical experience in various healthcare agencies. The student is awarded an associate in applied science degree upon completion of the program and may apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-RN, the graduate may apply for Illinois RN licensure. Completion of the ADN program does not guarantee RN licensure. There are some conditions for which the Department of Professional Regulation may refuse to issue a license. Please consult with the Director of ADN program to avoid license application hindrances. The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission [(NLNAC) 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, 212-363-5555 Fax: 212-812-0390

ADN brochures, admission requirements/information sheets, program competencies/handbook and intent forms are available through Counseling Services and/or the Allied Health division.

Note:  State regulations require that qualified in-district residents must be accepted first before any consideration can be given to out-of-district applicants.

Applicants seeking admission into the ADN Program for the Fall semester must have a completed nursing department  application  file in the nursing department by February 1 or the preceding business day if February 1 falls on a weekend.  Within six weeks of deadline the Nursing Admissions Committee will inform students in writing on the status of their candidacy.

The following admission criteria and procedures are in accordance with Illinois law: In those years when there are more qualified applicants than spaces available in the program, admission is competitive and selective by use of an objective formula approved by the Nursing Department. This formula includes the date on intent form filed in nursing office;  academic achievement in pre-requisite and co-requisite courses;  and pre-RN assessment composite raw score (a composite below 90 is not acceptable;  the most recent test score is used).  The admission selection form and current program policies are available from the nursing director.

Admission Criteria
The following procedures and prerequisites must be satisfied before admission to the Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing program can be considered.

1. Complete an application to Lake Land College and submit to the Admissions and Records Office. (Note: Acceptance to the College does not guarantee admission into the ADN program.)
   
   
2. Obtain from the Nursing Department an ADN Program Intent Form and return it completed to the nursing department.
   
   
3. Submit an official transcript from all colleges and/or nursing schools attended, to the Admissions and Records Office.
   
   
4. Provide documentation showing that the completion of the following prerequisites have been accomplished (must have been taken within the last seven years with a “C” or above):
   
   
   1. One year of high school biology or course BIO100 at Lake Land College.
      
      
   2. One year of high school chemistry or course CHM101 or CHM111 or CHM120 at Lake Land College. (High school applicants may provide high school transcript demonstrating progress towards completion of prerequisites.)
      
      
5. Demonstrate satisfactory scores in two of the the three categories on the Lake Land College assessment battery and placement: CPT Reading 76; CPT English 61; CPT Math –Comp 84 El Alg 36 Int Alg 22. (Eligibility to take the preRN assessment test determined by this test.). ACT scores may be submitted in lieu of taking the assessment exam. ACT scores should be reported directly to the college from ACT. ACT scores are valid 4 years after the test date. Contact nursing director for comparable scores to LLC test.
   
   
6. Demonstrate satisfactory scores on the preRN assessment test. (A preRN composite raw score below 90 is not acceptable. Test scores more than three years preceding the February 1 deadline are not acceptable.) PreRN assessments are offered at least two times a year. Dates for preRN assessments and program policies are available from the Nursing Department.
   
   
7. High school students who successfully complete Tech-Prep curriculum should consult with the director regarding enrollment requirements and procedures.
   
   
8. The ADN curriculum is outlined in this brochure. Co-requisite courses may be taken prior to or during the semester designated but, not after. Co-requisite courses are only accepted with a “C” or above. Prior completion of science courses required in the ADN program must be current within the last seven years.
   
   
9. Practical nursing graduates may apply in writing to the nursing department for a waiver of ADN 040, ADN 041, ADN 042 and HED 102. Please see nursing director for criteria needed to apply for waiver; also see nursing director/nursing advisor for additional nursing applications criteria. LPN’s with a certificate from a non-accredited (vocational school) will be required to take HED 102.
   
   
10. LPN applicants must complete (with a “C” grade or higher) PSY279, Human Development; BIO225, Human Anatomy and Physiology I; AHE055 Math for Meds, BIO226, Human Anatomy and Physiology II; HED290 Disease Process or BIO235 Microbiology (required for BSN Degree); and ADN051 Transition to ADN prior to enrollment.
    
    
11. Students with 42 semester hours of college credit with a grade of “C” of above (GPA 2.0) may apply in writing to the nursing department for a waiver of prerequisite courses. (Nursing co-requisites cannot be used.)
    
    
12. Two semester credit hours for ADN 041 may be granted to certified nursing assistants. A copy of certification and verification of current CNA employment must be submitted to the director for approval.

Acceptance
The following admission requirements must be submitted after notification of acceptance.

1. Complete the Lake Land College ADN Program Physical examination form. These forms are provided by the nursing department.
   
   
2. Submit copy of current CPR certification (no older than one year) and maintain current status during entire time of study in the ADN program.
   
   
3. Submit passport-size photo.
   
   
4. Attendance at nursing program orientation. ADN program uniform measuring and ordering will be done on orientation day
   
   
5. Students enrolled in this program are required to maintain “C’s” in all program courses to progress/graduate from the program.

Cost
In addition to tuition and fees, costs for nursing program students include textbooks, uniforms, supplies, physical examination and immunizations, a graduate assessment test and NCLEX exam fees and transportation to hospital clinical experiences.

*List of acceptable social science electives available from Counseling or Allied Health Department. Please note prerequisites or course requisites listed in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.