Associate Degree Nursing Program Application Checklist
Important Contacts
Lake Land College
5001 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
www.lakelandcollege.edu
Josey Hyatt, Counselor for Allied Health
Luther Student Center, Counseling Services, Room #430; 217-234-5070
- Assists with the application and registration process.
- Provides general information and advising regarding Allied Health programs, as well as Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing completion options.
Hilary Donley, Allied Health Specialist
Neal Hall, 217-234-5447
- Maintains all of the nursing program files.
- Schedules students for the HESI A2 Admissions Assessment entrance exam.
- Provides general information about the college’s nursing programs.
Cassandra Porter, Director of the Nursing Programs
Neal Hall, Room 002, 217-234-5452
- Oversees all aspects of the nursing programs.
- Reviews waiver requests and admissions credits.
- Advises AAS.ADN.TRK, AAS.ADN, and potential students regarding progression toward graduation.
- Teaches in the PN and ADN programs.
The Associate Degree nursing program at Lake Land College at the main campus located in Mattoon, Illinois and the Effingham Technology Center in Effingham, Illinois is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
The Associate Degree Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nurse
Deadline for Fall start (campus and Effingham Technology Center): February 1 of that year
Deadline for Spring start (Effingham Technology Center): September 10th of the year prior
- To apply to Lake Land College, submit a completed Application and select “AAS.ADN.TRK” as the academic program. This will ensure applicants are assigned a nursing academic advisor and will generate a Lake email account. (Must be completed in order to apply to the nursing program and take the HESI entrance exam.) Prospective students are expected to check their Laker email accounts on a regular basis for Nursing Department correspondence. Applicants who fail to meet deadlines will forfeit the opportunity to gain admission.
- Apply to the Associate Degree Nursing program, review program information, and complete the online Nursing Program Admission Application on the college website. To access the application, visit the Lake Land College homepage, select Admissions, Special Admission Programs, Associate Degree Nurse, Learn More, Visit Application and Application Checklist, and select Begin the application process.
- Within 4 weeks of submitting the Nursing Program Application, applicants will receive correspondence via email. This email will include instructions to call or email the nursing department to sign up for the HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam.
- This exam is a computerized test proctored on campus in the Student Success Center. Exams are offered one Friday a month from September through January. Space is limited. Only 80 seats are available for each exam date.
- Applicants are tested on Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary & Knowledge, and Math. Applicants are NOT tested on any science subjects. Study Guides are available for purchase online or for checkout at the Lake Land College Learning Resource Center. To order online, Google search: HESI A2 Study Guide published by Elsevier.
- Applicants can take the exam 2 times within a testing cycle (September-January). Repeat exams are only offered in November and January. For those interested in repeating the exam, contact the nursing department.
- Approximately 2-4 weeks prior to the exam date, applicants will receive an email with instructions for online registration and payment. The cost is $55 (subject to change). To be considered for the Associate Degree Nursing Program, applicants must obtain a minimum cumulative score of 75 on this exam. Obtaining a minimum score DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the program. Scores are valid for 5 years.
- For applicants with college credit from another institution, contact that institution to have official transcripts sent to Lake Land’s Admissions & Records Office. Complete an online “Transcript Evaluation” for AAS.ADN.TRK to ensure all courses required for the nursing program are evaluated. All transcripts must be received by the February 1st deadline to be considered.
- Submit a copy of your current Illinois Practical Nursing license. You will not be considered unless a copy of your license is on file.
LPN to ADN students must complete the following co-requisite courses required of first-year ADN students with a grade of “C” or better prior to admission. Students enrolled in these courses at the time of the admission deadlines will still be considered for admission, but acceptance will be contingent upon successful completion. These courses include:
| Co-Requisite Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 3Anatomy and Physiology I – BIO 225 | 4 |
| 1Anatomy and Physiology II – BIO 226 | 4 |
| Human Development – PSY 279 | 3 |
| 3Disease Processes – HED 290 OR 2,3Microbiology – BIO 235 |
3 4 |
To meet the requirements of an Associate’s Degree, students must also pass the following courses with a “C” or above prior to completion of the nursing program courses:
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Composition I Pathway – ENG 119 OR Composition I – ENG 120 |
4 3 |
| Comp II – ENG 121 OR Intro to Speech Communication – COM 111 |
3 3 |
Accepted students are required to take an 8-week online course the semester prior to starting the Nursing Program Courses.
| Course | Credit Hours | Semester offered |
|---|---|---|
| Transition to ADN – ADN 051 | 1 | Fall start: course taken in summer Spring start: course taken Fall Mod-2 |
Nursing Program Courses
These courses will only be taken once a student is accepted into the program. All courses are sequential. A student cannot progress in the program if unsuccessful in any course.
| Nursing Courses | Credit Hours | Semester of Nursing Program |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing III – ADN 076 | 10 | Semester 3 |
| Pharmacology II – ADN 074 | 2 | Semester 3 |
| Nursing IV – ADN 078 | 10 | Semester 4 |
| Pharmacology III – ADN 075 | 2 | Semester 4 |
| Senior Seminar – ADN 060 | 1 | Semester 4 – Mod I |
In accordance with College policy, a minimum of 15 program credits must be obtained at Lake Land in order to be eligible to graduate.
On the application deadline date, a review of files will begin to evaluate students for admission. Admission scores are calculated utilizing the following rubric:
Deadline for Fall start (campus and Effingham Technology Center): February 1 of that year
Deadline for Spring start (Effingham Technology Center): September 10th of the year prior
ADN Admissions Rubric for LPN to ADN students
| Verification of completed or actively enrolled in co-requisite courses | Verified |
| Verification of LPN license | Check to verify copy of license Copy on file |
| Admission Application – Associate Degree in Nursing | 1 point per 6 month period 0 to 4 points possible |
| HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam score (minimum score of 75 required to be considered for admission) | Score _______ X 2 = Max 200 points possible |
| Aggregated GPA for completed co-requisite courses (GPA’s below 2.0 will not be accepted) | 2 to 4 points possible |
| Co-requisite points Points earned based on grades for courses completed |
A=4 pts; B=3 pts; C=2 pts; D or F not accepted 0 to 32 points possible |
| TOTAL |
Essential Functions
Students applying to the Nursing Program at Lake Land College must meet the program’s technical requirements and not pose a risk to the well-being of patients, other students, staff, or themselves. Students applying to the program will need, at a minimum, to be capable of performing all Essential Functions required of the nurse. The student will need to maintain and demonstrate these abilities throughout the program. A list of Essential Qualifications can be found online on the Lake Land College Allied Health Webpage.
Admission based on criminal history
After tentative acceptance and prior to official admission to the Lake Land College Nursing Programs, applicants are required to submit to a background check ordered through the programs’ official vendor. When considering whether criminal history issues prevent admission, the programs refer to the guidelines of ILCS 2105/2105-165 the Health Care Worker Self-Referral Act, and the Illinois Nurse Practice Act Rules Section 1300.100 Refusal to Issue a License Based on Criminal History Record. If an applicant has a criminal history, he/she should contact the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Cost Estimate for LPN to ADN Program Course Completion*
| Semester | Semester Hours | Tuition and Fees** $159.00 per Semester Hour |
Course Fees** | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADN 051 (Transition to ADN) | 1 | $159.00 | $190.00 | $349.00 |
| Co-requisites | 20-22 | $3180.00 – $3498.00 | $3180.00 – $3498.00 | |
| Semester 1 | 12 | $1908.00 | $738.00 | $2646.00 |
| Semester 2 | 13 | $2067.00 | $928.00 | $2995.00 |
| Uniform, watch, stethoscope, & shoes*** | $350.00 | $350.00 | ||
| Supply kit (from LLC Bookstore) | $300.00 | $300.00 | ||
| Textbooks and Support Products (from LLC Bookstore) | $375.00 | $375.00 | ||
| Compliance Tracker: includes monitoring of program requirements, background check, and drug screen. | $230.00 | $230.00 | ||
| Estimated Total Costs | $10,425.00 – $10,743.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I improve my chances of gaining admission into the ADN program?
- Prepare for the HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam. The score is the biggest contributor to admission points.
- Obtain good grades in co-requisite courses to increase the admissions score.
Is there a waiting list?
- No — the ADN program is a selective program with an objective, competitive admissions process. Each year, applicants are accepted based on a point system. See the LPN-ADN Admissions rubric.
How often are students admitted?
- LPN to ADN students are admitted in the fall and spring semesters.
Can I apply if I am out of the Lake Land College district?
- The Public Community College Act (110 ILCS 805/3-17) requires that all in-district applicants be considered first. Out-of-district students will be considered using the same admissions rubric only after all eligible in-district students have been considered.
What do I do if I am not accepted into the program?
- Contact the nursing department for individual options and suggestions on increasing your chances of admission.
How soon should I begin the application process?
- Plan at least one year before the projected start date by applying to the College and completing a Nursing Program Admissions Application.
Where is the ADN program offered?
- The ADN program is offered on the main campus and at the Effingham Technology Center in the Fall and at the Effingham Technology Center in the spring. Accepted students can register for their preferred site on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be assigned to clinical sites.
How often will I be in school?
- Students can expect to attend class 3 days a week. The day off varies depending on the clinical assignments. Most clinical assignments require students to BEGIN as early as 6 a.m.