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The Career Ladder Nursing Program is comprised of the
Practical Nursing (PN) Program and the
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program
(Curriculum Code for both programs is 0863).
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).
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
(classes offered Fall, Spring, days)
>
Alternative Part
Time Option
- Eight semesters
(classes
offered Fall, Spring and Summer; afternoons and evenings)
>
Accelerated Nursing Program Option
(for those who
currently hold
a Bachelors Degree)
>
LPN/Paramedic to RN-Fast Track Nursing
Program Option
(for those who are currently hold a license as a Practical Nurse, Paramedic
or
Respiratory
Therapist)
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.
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