Career Ladder Nursing Program
The Career Ladder Nursing Program is comprised of:
- Practical Nursing (PN) Program
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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program
(Curriculum Code for both programs is 0863)
PN PROGRAM
The PN PROGRAM is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing (since November 1970). The program consists of 21-25 semester credits of general education requirements and 23 semester credits of nursing course requirements. These courses provide the basis for an in-depth study of the theory and nursing care of adults, children and families. Clinical experiences include extended care facilities, hospitals, and community agencies where students provide nursing care to geriatric, medical, surgical, maternity and pediatric patients.
Graduates earn a certificate from Lansing Community College and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination - Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). Those who pass the examination are entitled to practice as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
ADN PROGRAM
The ADN PROGRAM is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing, and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, Inc., 61 Broadway-33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006; 212/363-5555; www.nlnac.org). LCC's nursing program has had continuous accreditation since 1971. The program consists of the PN Program described above with an additional 9-11 semester credits of general education requirements and 21 semester credits of nursing courses.
These courses provide the basis for an in-depth study of the theory and nursing care of children, adults, and families. Clinical experiences include hospitals, home health care agencies, rehabilitation units, and community health organizations where students provide nursing care to mental health, medical, surgical, maternity, and pediatric patients. Students are responsible for applying beginning leadership skills in supervising members of the health team. Student learning experiences progress from simple to complex and use critical thinking skills in applying the nursing process to the care of patients. Graduates earn an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences from Lansing Community College and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). Those who pass the examination are entitled to practice as Registered Nurses (RNs).
Program Delivery Options
Full Time Career Ladder Nursing Program (PDF) (classes offered Fall, Spring, days)
Alternative Part Time Option - Eight semesters (classes offered Fall, Spring and Summer; afternoons and evenings)
Accelerated Nursing Program Option (PDF) (for those who currently hold a Bachelors Degree)
LPN/Paramedic to RN-Fast Track Nursing Program Option (PDF) (for those who are currently hold a license as a Practical Nurse, Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist)
MANDATORY Pre-Nursing Advising Seminar
Students who plan to apply to the nursing program must attend a mandatory Pre-Nursing Advising Seminar. Dates are established by the Counseling and Advising Office (call 517/483-1904 for upcoming dates) or click here to see scheduled dates. Students MUST read the Nursing Advising Guide THOROUGHLY BEFORE attending a seminar.
