Associate Degree Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

Curriculum Code #2400

Effective May 2023

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Preadmission CoursesHours
BIOG 221 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 1,2 4
CHMY 161 GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY I 1,2 4
ENGL 161 COLLEGE COMPOSITION I 2,3 3
PSYH 151 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 1,2 3
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 4 1
 Hours15
Semester II
BIOG 122
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 1,2
or ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
4
NURS 123 PHARMACOLOGY I 1,2 2
NURS 120 NURSING CONCEPTS I 1,2 8
 Hours14
Semester III
ALHN 112 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1
NURS 122 NURSING CONCEPTS II 1,2 4
NURS 124 PHARMACOLOGY II 1,2 1
NURS 224 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING 1,2 3
PSYH 251 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 1,2 3
 Hours12
Semester IV
MTHM 168 STATISTICS 1,2 3
NURS 116 MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING 1,2 2
NURS 119 CONCEPTS IN PEDIATRIC NURSING 1,2 1
NURS 221 NURSING CONCEPTS III 1,2 4
NURS 223 PHARMACOLOGY III 1,2 1
 Hours11
Semester V
BIOG 251 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 1,2 4
NURS 222 NURSING CONCEPTS IV 1,2 4
NURS 225 MANAGER OF CARE/CAPSTONE 1,2 4
NURS 226 NURSING CONCEPTS SYNTHESIS 1,2 1
 Hours13
 Total Hours65
1

Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.

2

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

3

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

4

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.

Note: LCCC offers its Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited associated degree nursing (ADN) program at the BGSU-Firelands College campus providing nursing education to the Huron, Ottawa, Erie and Sandusky county residents. The satellite program provides the opportunity for residents of the area to earn the associate of applied science degree in nursing from LCCC. All support courses taken at Firelands College will transfer to LCCC. The clinical courses are offered at regional health care agencies.

Program Contact(s):

Dr. Mary Grady
440-366-4177
mgrady@lorainccc.edu

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.

Learn more about Allied Health program requirements 

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)