Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing
(Students should initially enroll in Code 321)

Academic Department: Nursing

Associate Degree curriculum

Information on enrolling in GRCC's health programs

The Associate Degree program contains a pre-nursing semester and 41/2 semesters of nursing course work. It is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited by the NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326; 1-404-975-5000. T he new applicant for licensure will be asked about substance abuse and/or felony conviction. According to public statute, previous felonies or misdemeanors for substance abuse, physical abuse, and/or criminal sexual conduct are likely to prevent an applicant from completing the program, taking the licensure exam NCLEX-RN and/or employment. Upon request, the Nursing Director will provide a list of rules and regulations governing licensure and employment in Michigan.

Program Requirements

In order to be eligible for admission into the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, students must:

1. Be high school graduates or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) Test.
2. Have a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5.
3. Have completed one-year courses in high school chemistry, biology and algebra with “C-” or higher in each. (Suitable equivalent courses available at GRCC are CM 101, BI 117, or any Biology with a lab, and MA 104.)
4. Have a negative urine drug screen and complete the criminal background check process. Students will not be allowed to enter the program until cleared by GRCC police. This is a requirement of the Nursing Programs as clinical facilities are required to follow Michigan Public Acts 27, 28, and 29 of 2006. Without a clear criminal background, it is possible a student would not be allowed to participate in clinical activities and thus, be unable to complete the GRCC Nursing Programs. For additional information, refer to the Health Programs general information page.
5. Score at least 75% on the HESI test (fee). This test assesses knowledge in reading, vocabulary, grammar, and math.

Candidates may apply for entry into the program at the end of their junior year in high school.

To be eligible for graduation from the ADN program, students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (80%) in the prescribed ADN curriculum, and also in each nursing course. All Biology courses must be successfully completed within two attempts with a grade of “C-” or higher. Life science courses must have been completed within eight years of graduation/completion of the specific Health program at GRCC.

Transfer credit from college-credit-granting institutions for nursing courses may be granted if completed within three (3) years of application and a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher was earned. The determination of the transferability of course credit rests with the Program Director and Associate Dean of the School of Workforce Development. In case of conflict, the Dean of the School of Workforce Development shall render a judgment.

Opportunities exist for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with current unencumbered licenses to enter the ADN program with advanced standing. Contact the Director of Nursing Programs or view the Nursing Programs Web site (www.grcc.edu/nursing) for additional information.

Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing Program may transfer all or part of the credit earned at GRCC to several colleges and universities toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

In addition to tuition, fees and books there are also costs for uniforms, etc. Estimates of additional costs may be obtained from the Health Programs Offices and the Nursing Programs webpage.

 

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