Nursing

Associate in Applied Science

Nurse

This program prepares students for first-level positions as Registered Nurses by providing curriculum composed of theoretical and clinical study. The theoretical component is comprised of general education and nursing courses. The clinical component within the nursing courses affords the student the opportunity to practice giving direct nursing care to clients in acute, long-term, and community health care agencies under the guidance of qualified nursing faculty. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science degree and have the educational requirements necessary to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for RN Licensure. The Nursing program is accredited by The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commision, Inc., 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555, ext. 153.

An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing in the State of New Jersey must also submit evidence to the New Jersey Board of Nursing, that he or she: (1) "has attained his/her 18th birthday; (2) is of good moral character, is not a habitual user of drugs and has never been convicted or has not pleaded nolo contendere, non vult contendere or non vult to an indictment, information or complaint alleging a violation of any Federal or State law relating to chemical abuse substances; (3) holds a diploma from an accredited four-year school or the equivalent thereof as determined by the New Jersey State Department of Education." Applicants should contact the Board if there is any question of eligibility due to violation of the Federal narcotics laws or other criminal offense.

In an effort to encourage nurses to continue their education and provide for advancing job opportunities, the Nursing Program has an advanced placement process for Licensed Practical Nurses and articulation agreements with several institutions, which offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing for graduates of the program. The articulation coordinator at ACCC is available to meet with individuals who want to pursue higher education.

Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive. See the Admission to Allied Health Programs Web page for information. Students must pass each program course with a "C" or better to remain in the program, and must complete the program in five years from the date of acceptance. Students, who are unable to progress to the next consecutive nursing course at the planned time for any reason, must withdraw from the program. They must request re-admission through the department chairperson, in writing, and letters must be received by June 1 of the year in which they wish to re-enter the Nursing program. Re-entry is contingent on available space in the course required by the re-entering student. Students who fail one nursing course and repeat it, and then fail a second nursing course, or the same course a second time, will not be permitted to repeat again and will be required to withdraw from the Nursing Program until 10 years have elapsed. If 10 years or more have elapsed, students may reapply to the nursing program.

The Nursing Program is challenging. Students are encouraged to consider limiting time commitments outside of school as much as possible during the two-year period of their nursing studies. Locations and hours of clinical assignments vary; significant additional travel time may be required. Travel to the clinical setting is the student's responsibility. Promptness and attendance are crucial to the successful completion of the Nursing Program.

Licensed Practical Nurses may be admitted to the Nursing Program via an advanced placement process. LPN's should contact the Admissions Office, 609-343-4922 or 609-463-4774, ext 4922.

For more information on Allied Health programs, you are strongly encouraged to attend a Health Career Planning Session or contact Glenda Stogel, College Recruiter, at (609)343-5048, (609)463-4774, ext. 5048 or email stogel@atlantic.edu.

Program Requirements:

--Students accepted into the Nursing Program are required to show proof of certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association.

--All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 by June 1, 2007 for September 2007 admission. Effective June 1, 2008 all prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an overall GPA of 2.5 to be accepted into the nursing program.

--The Nursing Entrance Test (NET) is required for admission to the Nursing program. The applicant must receive a minimum score of 75 for consideration of their application. The test must have been completed within the last three years.

--All science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years or must be repeated.

--LPN applicants are required to take NURS109-LPN Transition Course and complete BIOL121-Human Anatomy and Physiology II and BIOL203-Microbiology before being admitted to the Nursing program.

For information, contact the Admissions Office at (609) 343-5000.

Courses Credits
   
Prerequisite Courses  
Composition I ENGL101
3
General Psychology PSYC101
3
Principles of Sociology SOCL101
3
Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL120
4
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
13
   
General Education Courses  
Composition II ENGL102
3
Choose one: Heritage of the Western World I HIST101 or Heritage of the Western World II HIST102 or
Introduction to Arts and Humanities HUMT200
3-4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL121
4
Microbiology BIOL203
4
Concepts of Physical Fitness HPED150
1
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
15
 
Program Courses  
Fall Semester:
Nursing I NURS110
8
Spring Semester:
Nursing II NURS112
8
Fall Semester
Nursing III NURS200
9
Nursing Management NURS204
1
Spring Semester:
Nursing IV NURS206
9
Nursing Trends and Issues NURS208
1
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
36
   
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64