- Award:
- Associate in Science in Nursing
- Program location:
- South Omaha Campus
All students accepted into the second year must have acquired LPN licensure by the start date.
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 is able to select 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.
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, phone (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 |
*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 |
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.
First Year - Practical Nursing Program
NOTE: Applicants accepted to MCC's Practical Nursing program must complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTH 1000 – CPR) prior to orientation.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites (must be completed prior to the application deadline) | |
| CHEM 1010 College Chemistry
|
6.0 |
| ENGL 1010 English Composition I
|
4.5 |
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development
|
4.5 |
| 19.5 |
First Year/First Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 6.0 |
| NURS 1110 Adult Nursing I | 6.0 |
| NURS 1200 Professional Role of the Nurse I | 1.0 |
| NURS 1300 Mental Health Nursing I | 1.0 |
| NURS 1510 Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions I | 3.5 |
| 17.5 |
First Year/Second Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 6.0 |
| NURS 1120 Adult Nursing II | 8.0 |
| NURS 1950 Pharmacology | 4.0 |
| 18.0 |
First Year/Third Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| NURS 1130 Adult Nursing III | 8.5 |
| NURS 1400 Family Nursing I | 3.0 |
| 11.5 |
Second Year – Associate Degree Nursing Program
NOTE: Must be in good standing in MCC's Practical Nursing program and scheduled to graduate on time or be a graduate from a practical nursing program.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites (must be completed prior to the start of the Associate Degree Nursing Program) | |
| BIOS 2150 Microbiology | 6.0 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
| 10.5 |
Second Year/Fifth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1020 English Composition II
|
4.5 |
| NURS 2410 Family Nursing II | 5.0 |
| NURS 2520 Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions II | 1.0 |
| 10.5 |
Second Year/Sixth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| NURS 2140 Adult Nursing IV | 5.0 |
| NURS 2310 Mental Health Nursing II | 5.0 |
| 10.0 |
Second Year/Seventh Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
OR
HMRL 101A, 101B, and 101C Not found |
4.5 |
| NURS 2150 Adult Nursing V | 5.0 |
| NURS 2210 Professional Role of the Nurse II | 1.0 |
| 10.5 |