Nursing (NUR.APP)

Associate in Applied Science

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN Traditional) curriculum is a 64.5 - 66.5 credit-hour program that leads to an associate in applied science degree and prepares graduates to provide direct nursing care at a beginning staff level in a variety of healthcare settings. Successful completion of the program qualifies the graduate to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Satisfactory achievement on this exam qualifies the graduate for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Registration in the nursing courses (designated "NUR") is possible only after the student is admitted to the nursing program through a selection process. For a complete listing of the admission requirements (including HESI-A2 admission testing) and selection procedures, refer to the Nursing Admission Guide at https://www.oaklandcc.edu/health/nursing/admission-guide.  Application to the ADN program must be made by December 15 of the year preceding intended enrollment in the nursing program.

A mandatory criminal history check with fingerprinting and drug screening will be conducted on all students selected to the Nursing program prior to the start of the program, at the student's expense. 

1. Conviction of a felony or conviction of any attempt to commit a felony within the fifteen years immediately preceding the date of the criminal history check; or
2. Conviction of a misdemeanor within the ten years immediately preceding the date of the criminal history check, and/or a positive drug screen will preclude eligibility for admission.

Students must obtain a grade of "B-" or better in all required supportive courses and general education requirements and a grade of "B-" or better in all nursing courses for successful completion of the program. For all other policies, refer to the Nursing Student Handbook.

The ADN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, www.acenursing.org, (404) 975-5000, and has full approval of the Michigan Board of Nursing. Note: Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may preclude eligibility for licensure. For more information contact the Michigan Board of Nursing, (517) 335-0918.

In addition to the regular tuition, Nursing students incur extra costs including, but not limited to: health examination, uniforms, required vaccinations, supplies, travel, and certification fees. For further details contact the Nursing Department at (248) 942-3333.

Nursing program webpage

Pre-program Requirements - NUR.APP program plan example

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Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
NUR 1290	Pharmacology for Nurses	2
NUR 1410	Foundations of Nursing	7
NUR 1450	Clinical Skills	0.5
NUR 1460	Integrated Physical Assessment and Decision Making Skills I	0.5
NUR 1470	Integrated Physical Assessment and Decision Making Skills II	0.5
NUR 1510	Nursing of the Childbearing Family	4
NUR 1520	Nursing of Adults - Mental Health and Maladaptive Behavior	4
NUR 1530	Nursing of Adults I	4
NUR 2510	Nursing of Children and Families	4
NUR 2520	Nursing of Adults II	4
NUR 2530	Nursing of Adults III	4
NUR 2540	Transition to the Graduate Nurse Role	4
Required Supportive Courses
BIO 2630	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 2640	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
ENG 15101	Composition I	3-6
or ENG 1510E	Composition I Enhanced	4
or ENG 1510S	Composition I with Support	6
PSY 25101	Introduction to Psychology	3
Select one of the following BIO courses:		3-4
BIO 15701	Microbiology of Health and Disease	3
or
BIO 27102	Microbiology	4
Select one of the following ENG courses:		3-4
ENG 15201	Composition II	3
or
ENG 22001	Professional Communication	4
Total Credit Hours for Program-Related Courses		58.5-61.5
General Education Requirements
Communication / English (3-credits)
Satisfied
Fine Arts / Humanities (3-credits)		3
Complete 3 credits from Fine Arts/Humanities courses listed in the General Education Distribution List
Mathematics / Science (3-credits)		0 or 3
Satisfied if BIO 1570 is selected as a Required Supportive Course; otherwise, complete 3 credits from Mathematics/Science courses listed in the General Education Distribution List
Social Science (3-credits)
Satisfied
Written Communication (3-credits)
Satisfied
Additional elective credits needed to meet requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree		0-0.5
Total Credit Hours		62-69.5

¹

Course may be used to meet General Education requirements.

²

BIO-2710 does not satisfy General Education requirements.  Student must complete 3 credits from the Mathematics/Science General Education Distribution List.