- Award:
- Associate in Science in Nursing
- Program location:
- South Omaha Campus
The associate degree nurse has both dependent and independent functions within a variety of healthcare environments throughout the community. This member of the healthcare team selects from a variety of therapeutic nursing interventions to provide care for clients. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse.
All students accepted into the second year must have acquired LPN licensure by the start date.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, 800-669-1656.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 51.0 |
| 1st Year (LPN) Major Requirements | 35.0 |
| 2nd Year (RN) Major Requirements | 22.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 108.0 |
General Education Requirements - 51.0* credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
|
4.5 |
| ENGL 1020 English Composition II
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BIOS 2150 Microbiology 1 | 6.0 |
| BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 6.0 |
| BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 6.0 |
| CHEM 1010 College Chemistry
|
6.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
*The general education requirement for this degree program exceeds the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.
1. Additional prerequisites may be required.
Major Requirements for Nursing – Associate Degree (35.0 are earned during first year LPN) - 57.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| NURS 2140 Adult Nursing IV | 5.0 |
| NURS 2150 Adult Nursing V | 5.0 |
| NURS 2210 Professional Role of the Nurse II | 1.0 |
| NURS 2310 Mental Health Nursing II | 5.0 |
| NURS 2410 Family Nursing II | 5.0 |
| NURS 2520 Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions II | 1.0 |
*MCC's Nursing programs have special requirements. Contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current healthcare admission information packet.
A suggested guide for students planning employment while enrolled full-time in the Associate Degree Nursing program is at the end of the Nursing section.