Collin’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program prepares students to make application to the Texas Board of Nursing for licensure as a registered nurse. The nursing curriculum is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Students must meet eligibility requirements for licensure as established by the Texas Board of Nursing. If an individual has reason to believe he/she is ineligible for licensure, he/she may petition the board for a declaratory order. This should be done prior to entering the program. Contact the Program Director for further information.

The course of study consists of approved nursing courses from the Workforce Education Course Manual of Texas. These courses must be taken in sequence to assure progression of content from simple to complex.

Collin County healthcare facilities enthusiastically support the ADN program. Several healthcare facilities throughout the Metroplex are used for the clinical experience. The role of the nurse continues to change in an evolving healthcare system.

Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with the Collin academic advisor prior to beginning this program to verify course transferability.

For students interested in transferring to a BSN program, please see the Associate of Arts - Nursing Field of Study.


FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES / CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS STATEMENT
After initial acceptance to this program, all students are required to meet specific functional abilities - with or without accommodations - for successful completion of the program and to function safely and effectively in the variety of the profession’s settings. The specific functional requirements are found in the Functional Abilities / Core Performance Standards documents provided in the program information on the Nursing website www.ccccd.edu/nursing. Students who think they may not be able to meet the functional standards and need accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.


ACCREDITATION
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission has granted continued re-accreditation to the Nursing program for eight years. They may be contacted at:
     61 Broadway
     New York, NY 10006
     1.800.669.1656, extension 153


SCHOLARSHIPS
Various scholarships are available to students when they have been accepted into the Nursing Program. Most scholarships are awarded based on financial need. Other types of monetary support are available through the college’s Financial Aid Office.


ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Nursing Program is selective. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program. Registration is by permission only. Information and applications may be obtained from the Program Director, the Health Sciences and Emergency Services Office or the Nursing website: www.ccccd.edu/nursing.

• Complete pre-entrance course requirements with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Earn a GPA of 2.5 or greater on all courses applicable to the Nursing program.
• Submit official copies of all college transcripts
• Complete the PSB (Nursing School Aptitude Exam) prior to the Jan. 31 or July 31 deadline with a satisfactory result
• Successful completion of drug screen, background check and physical / mental competencies
• Completion of immunizations required by the Texas Department of Health (TDH)*


* It is important to note that one of the required vaccinations, Hepatitis B, consists of a three dose series, which can take up to 7 months to complete. Individuals unable to receive the HBV must inform the Program Director. In such cases, the applicant must sign a declination form. All immunizations must be complete before the first clinical visit.

Health Insurance – All nursing students are required to show proof of health insurance prior to starting clinical rotations each semester. For information on student insurance plans, contact the Health Science Emergency Services Office at 972.548.6678.


Placement in mathematics and English courses is based upon the results of each student’s assessments and subjects completed before admission.



AAS – Nursing
72 credit hours

Note: The communication competency is met throughout the degree.

Note: Preferred core choices are underlined. See other options in AAS core, unless otherwise noted.

Note: For those students considering completion of their BSN degree, the following additional courses are recommended:
     BIOL 1322 General Nutrition
     CHEM 1405 Introduction to Chemistry I
     - or -
     CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I


ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE
The Certificate in Healthcare Case Management is designed to introduce students to the practice and specialized topics concerning healthcare case management. The certificate targets practicing nurses, social workers, respiratory therapists or other healthcare professionals by teaching a multifaceted healthcare case management approach focusing on the coordination and integration of the direct delivery of patient services. The certificate also includes utilization management, medical necessity and the effective and efficient utilization of healthcare resources. The case management process presented explores how the cost and quality components of healthcare services and patient care are balanced by achieving acceptable optimal outcomes while managing cost of care. Course topics explored include the historical perspective of healthcare delivery, the evolution of case management, the roles and models of case management, case management concepts, case management practice including health promotion and illness prevention, disease management, education, referrals, consultation, and collaboration. Exercises with contrived  cases give students the opportunity to practice what they have learned.

Healthcare Case Management Enhanced Skills Certificate ¹
9 credit hours

MARKETABLE SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Note: This MSAA has been added since the 2009-2010 catalog was printed.

MSAA - Certified Nurse Assistant
14 credit hours

Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.