Associate Degree Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

Curriculum Code #2400

Effective May 2024

Division of Health and Wellness Sciences

The associate degree nursing program prepares graduates to function as registered nurses in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies. Registered nurses promote health for clients through hygienic care; teaching; assessment of body systems; implementation of the nursing process, including treatment modalities ordered by the physician; and rehabilitative care. Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a registered nurse. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.

Note: LPNs and Paramedics will be given prior learning credit and advanced placement for the ADN Degree.

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Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.

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Indicates that a grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned in order to continue in the sequence.

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 Students are encouraged to also take College Composition II if they are considering pursuing the BSN.

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A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

More program information can be found on our website.

Admission Requirements for Associate Degree Nursing

1. Official high school or GED and college/program transcripts (if applicable) on file in the LCCC Records office.
2. GPA of 2.5 or higher on all completed college-level coursework (includes transfer/transient courses).
3. Have completed BIOG 221with a grade of C or better.
4. Have completed ENGL 161 with a grade of C or better.
5. Have completed PSYH 151 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
6. Have completed CHMY 161or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

7. Obtain a score of PROFICIENT on the ATI TEAS Exam. 

8. Must complete SDEV 101 with a grade of C or better.

Students may apply for this program with no more than two pre-requisite courses in progress.

Learn more about Allied Health program requirements 

Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program.  For more information, please visit our website:  www.lorainccc.edu/PLA

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate the role of the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs. (patient centered care)
2.  Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care. (EBP)
3. Prioritize data to monitor the outcomes of care processes in order to ensure patient safety and minimize risk of harm. (quality improvement/safety)
4. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making. (informatics and technology)
5. Interact effectively with patients and families and within nursing and inter-professional teams, to foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision- making, to achieve quality patient care and positive health outcomes, and to enhance patient satisfaction. (communication, teamwork & collaboration)
6. Demonstrate accountability for the delivery of standard-based nursing care consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory, and humanistic principles. (leadership & professionalism)