Overview

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing prepares students for the registered nurse profession. The curriculum is designed to meet the health care needs of the 21^st century. The curriculum focuses on the registered nurse ‘s role in the community, hospital, long term care, clinics, and home health care. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).

The nursing major comprises the following concentrations:

• The ADN concentration (traditional route) with attaining an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Eastern Gateway Community College and then continuing to a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree (BSN) at four-year colleges and universities.
• The LPN to ADN concentration provides for an efficient progression from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) with attaining an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Eastern Gateway Community College. The statewide nursing articulation model in northeast Ohio is called ACCESS (Achieving Continuing Career Education for Success and Satisfaction). It enables optimal educational mobility for nurses in Ohio to continue from LPN and progress to ADN and the Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree (BSN) at four-year colleges and universities.
• The HCW to AND concentration is a completer program for the Health Care Worker (HCW) to Registered Nurse (RN) for certified Medical Assistants, Respiratory Therapists or Paramedic with attaining an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Eastern Gateway Community College and continue to a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree (BSN) at four-year colleges and universities.
• Online courses are incorporated into the curriculum. Clinical experiences are held at various hospitals and community settings in the area. The EGCC program prepares graduates to provide direct care as a RN in acute, long term, ambulatory, and community oriented settings. The program prepares the nurse to participate in health promotion and maintenance of activities for the individuals in the context of a family and community. Upon program completion, the ADN graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a registered nurse.

ADN Admission Requirements:

• Provide the EGCC Records Office with an official, final high school transcript or an official GED Score Report.
• Complete HS Algebra, Biology, Chemistry grade “C” or better or college equivalent within the past 5 years.
• Complete BIO 107 Anatomy & Physiology I or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C”.
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading and Intermediate Algebra, as evidenced by qualifying.
• Assessment scores (placement/Asset, ACT or SAT), or previously completed college-level English. Composition and Mathematics courses (EGCC or Transfer), or the completion of academic foundation courses (at EGCC or equivalent courses at another college/university), with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
• Successful Completion of the TEAS Test. The student must meet the benchmark score at the time the TEAS test is taken. The TEAS Test may be taken a maximum of two times within a 12-month period. A student must wait one month to retake if unsuccessful on the first attempt. Contact admissions for information and to take the test. The cost of the test is to be paid at the time of testing. Books and a practice test are available for purchase at www.atitesting.com or the college bookstore.
• Complete current FBI and Ohio BCI background checks.
• NOTE: There is a 5-year limit on all required science courses.

When all prerequisites are completed and your intent is to enter the next nursing class:

1. Initiate “ADN (AAS) Program Application” and “Major Declaration” for the ADN program.
2. Some or all of the support courses listed within the program curriculum may be completed prior to beginning the nursing courses.
3. An admission committee on each campus, will review all completed applications according to published criteria. Applicants will be notified by mail of the decision concerning their admission to the nursing program.

LPN to ADN Admission Requirements:

• Provide the EGCC Records Office with an official, final high school transcript or an official GED Score Report.
• Provide the EGCC Records Office with an official, final transcript that reflects the date of your
  graduation from an approved Practical Nursing Program (a minimum grade of “C” is required in each course).
• Current Ohio LPN MED-IV / Ohio LPN MED license
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading and Intermediate Algebra, as evidenced by qualifying assessment scores (placement/Asset, ACT or SAT), or previously completed college-level English Composition and Mathematics courses (EGCC or Transfer), or the completion of academic foundation courses (at EGCC or equivalent courses at another college/university), with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Complete BIO107 Anatomy & Physiology I or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Complete BIO108 Anatomy & Physiology II or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Complete PSY101 Introduction to Psychology or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Complete ENG101 Introduction to English or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Complete HS or CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 once all prerequisites are completed.
• Successful Completion of the TEAS Test. The student must meet the benchmark score at the time the TEAS test is taken. The TEAS Test may be taken a maximum of two times within a 12-month period. A student must wait one month to retake if unsuccessful on the first attempt. Contact admissions for information and to take the test. The cost of the test is to be paid at the time of testing. Books and a practice test are available for purchase at www.atitesting.com or college bookstore.
• Complete current FBI and Ohio BCI background checks.
• NOTE: There is a 5-year limit on all required science courses.

HCW to ADN Admission Requirements:

• • Provide the EGCC Records Office with an official, final high school transcript or an official GED Score Report.
  • Provide the EGCC Records Office with an official, final transcript that reflects the date of your graduation from an approved medical assisting, respiratory therapy or paramedic program (a minimum grade of “C” is required in each course).
  • Must hold current certification in their field. Provide EGCC Records office with an official copy of certification.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading and Intermediate Algebra, as evidenced by qualifying assessment scores (placement/Asset, ACT or SAT), or previously completed college-level English Composition and Mathematics courses (EGCC or Transfer), or the completion of academic foundation courses (at EGCC or equivalent courses at another college/university), with a minimum grade of “C.”
  • Complete BIO107 Anatomy & Physiology II or an equivalent course with a minimum grad of “C”.
  • Complete BIO108 Anatomy & Physiology II or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
  • Complete PSY101 Introduction to Psychology or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
  • Complete ENG101 Introduction to English or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
  • Complete HS or CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry or an equivalent course with a minimum grade of “C.”
  • Grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 once all prerequisites are completed.
  • Successful Completion of the TEAS test. The TEAS test (may be taken a maximum of 2 times). A student must wait one month to retake if unsuccessful on the first attempt. The student must meet the benchmark score in place at the time of testing.
  • Complete current FBI and Ohio BCI background checks.
  • NOTE: There is a 5-year limit on all required science courses.

• When all prerequisites are completed and your intent is to enter the next nursing class:

  1. Initiate “HCW to ADN (AAS) Program Application” and “Major Declaration” for the ADN program.
  2. Some or all of the support courses listed within the program curriculum may be completed prior to beginning the nursing courses.
  3. An admission committee on each campus according published criteria, which is available from each nursing department, will review all completed applications. Applicants will be notified by mail of the decision concerning their admission to the nursing program.

  ADN program application/admission criteria are identified in the Admissions section of this catalog.

  The integration of nursing theory, clinical practices and critical thinking serves as the foundation for the program and upon completion of the ADN program, the graduate will be able to:

  • Utilize effective communication techniques when interacting with patients, families, and health team members taking into consideration their physiological, psychological, developmental, spiritual and socio-cultural needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team members to develop and implement an individualized plan of nursing care for patients while adhering to the ethical and legal principles inherent to the practice of registered nursing.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in nursing skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level registered nurse.
  • Utilize critical thinking in decision making and problem solving to plan, implement and manage care in a safe, effective environment for patients.
  • Relate principles from the conceptual framework to assist patients in adapting to changes along the health-illness continuum throughout the lifespan.
  • Utilize the American Nurses Association Standards of Care when providing care for individuals, families, groups, and communities.
  • Coordinate and delegate holistic, safe, quality, cost-effective patient care in a variety of healthcare settings while adhering to the RN’s scope of practice.
  • Adhering to the Professional Code of Ethics for Nurses, assume legal and ethical responsibility for nursing actions, and accept accountability for nursing practice which includes continued lifelong learning in the nursing profession.
  • Meet requirements for the NCLEX-RN.