Career Ladder Nursing Program
The Career Ladder Nursing Program is comprised of:
- Practical Nursing (PN) Program
-
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:
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.,
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Fax: 404.975.5020
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 (Tracks)
The Career Ladder Nursing Program offers
traditional and non-traditional tracks to achieve the Practical Nurse
(PN) Certificate of Achievement (Curriculum Code 0235) and/or the
Registered Nurse (ADN) Associate in Applied Science Degree (Curriculum
Code 0222).
Traditional Track:
1. 2-year/four-semester track with classes and clinical
sessions meeting mornings and/or afternoons during the
fall and spring semesters. This
track is designed so that
the student has class 4-5 days/week and completes the
program in two years.
Non-Traditional Tracks:
1. 3-year/eight-semester track with classes and clinical
sessions meeting mornings and/or afternoons.
All
semesters are 16 weeks, except the summer semesters
which are 10 weeks in length.
This track is designed so
that the student has class 2-3 days/week and completes
the program in three years.
*International students with
F-1 Visas are not eligible for this track.
(Historically,
of the four nursing tracks, the 3-Year/8-semester track has
been the last choice by students.
Given the current
economic challenges and the trend of choosing the
3-Year/8-semester curriculum last over the other tracks,
the admission cycle for the 3-Year/8-semester curriculum
may change in the future.
Students will be notified, prior
to the selective admission deadline, of any changes.)
2. Advanced standing to RN track is
designed for practical
nurses, respiratory therapists, and paramedics (including
those who were certified as EMT-Paramedics prior to 2002)
who hold unrestricted current
work experience. Classes and clinical sessions meet
mornings and/or afternoons for three semesters beginning
with a 10-week summer session, then continue through fall
and spring semesters.
3. 2nd degree accelerated track is designed for
individuals
who possess a Bachelor’s, or higher degree,
in
any
major. Classes and clinical sessions meet mornings
and/or Afternoons and/or weekends.
This track begins in
mid-September, continues through spring, summer and
fall, with completion in December of the next year.
Classes in all tracks meet face-to-face and some are on-line
sessions. The non-traditional options consist of more hybrid classes which are a
combination of face-to-face and on-line.
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.
