Nursing, Advanced Placement
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Nursing, Advanced Placement - Associate in Applied Science (052ap)
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) who wishes to expand their role in the nursing field can earn an associate degree in nursing through an advanced placement process. This process permits the LPN to receive credit in escrow for certain ADN/NRS courses. Qualified applicants must have graduated from an accredited nursing school and are currently licensed to practice as an LPN. In addition, the LPN must complete the general education prerequisites comparable to the traditional ADN student.
The path for advanced placement begins only in the fall semester after application and acceptance into the program.
The student must declare their desire to proceed as full - or part-time on the AP application. All general courses need to be completed prior to the second year of the ADN program. Sequencing for full-time and part-time ADN students is as follows:
| Semester | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
| Full-time second-year ADN sequence | NRS 245 OB (8-weeks) NRS 243 Med Surg (16-weeks) |
NRS 244 PEDS (8-weeks) NRS 246 Mental Health (8-weeks) NRS 247 Transition into Practice (16-weeks) |
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| 12.5 Credits | 12.5 Credits | |||
| Part-time second and third year ADN sequence | NRS 245 OB (8-weeks) |
NRS 244 PEDS (8-weeks) NRS 246 Mental Health (8-weeks) |
NRS 243 Med Surg (16-weeks) |
NRS 247 Transition into Practice (16-weeks) |
| 3.5 Credits | 6.5 Credits | 9 Credits | 6 Credits |
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Pamela A. Eubanks, MSN, RN. Dean of Health Professions, 815-835-6376
Advanced Placement Path:
- Complete the College's general admission procedure.
- Submit a transcript from a school of practical nursing (and copy of valid license).
- Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or above:
Course List
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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| BIO109 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Hours |
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| BIO110 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Hours |
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A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine muscular cardiovascular respiratory digestive urinary immune lymphatic and reproductive systems. Additionally electrolyte pH and water balance and human development will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 109 with a grade of C
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| CHE102 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 Hours |
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A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law chemical bonding stoichiometry chemical reactions and calculations acids bases salts and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for the general education requirement and of students in areas such as nursing home economics and allied health. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 1023 credits and CHE 1034 credits. Prerequisite: None
3 |
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| CHE103 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 Hours |
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A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law chemical bonding stoichiometry chemical reactions and calculations states of matter solution chemistry including acids bases and salts and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for general education physical science requirements. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 1023 credits and CHE 1034 credits. Prerequisite: None
4 |
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| One (1) Year of HS Chemistry with a grade of 'C' or higher within the last five (5) years | ||
| ENG101 | Composition I | 3 Hours |
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This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in reading thinking and writing. Prerequisite: Required placement score on approved English placement test, high school unweighted
GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099.
3 |
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| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 Hour |
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The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. Prerequisite: None
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| MAT078 | Prep. Math for Non-STEM Majors | 4 Hours |
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| MAT081 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 Hours |
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This is an intermediate level algebra course the following topics will be extended to an intermediate level of competency real numbers and expressions equations and inequalities graphing methods polynomials and factoring quadratic equations and systems of equations. New topics include functions and their graphs radicals and complex numbers rational expressions quadratic equations quadratic and rational inequalities graphs of second degree equations and variation. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or completion of MAT 074 or MAT 075 with a grade of C
or higher.
This course may be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 16 credits.
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| MAT Placement at College level (MAT115 / 240) using an Approved, Valid Placement Option | ||
| - OR Higher (MAT240 Recomended for BSN Completion) - | ||
| NRS143 | Pharm for Nursing I | 1 Hour |
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This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration gas exchange comfort infection circulation and eliminationabsorption. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient 18-85 years Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program or current LPN licensure. BIO 108 or 109 with a grade
of C or better or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor.
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| NRS144 | Pharm for Nursing II | 1 Hour |
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This course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to homeostasis the central and peripheral nervous systems metabolism psychobiological disorders sensory disorders cellular regulation immunity and infection. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient 18-85 years. Prerequisite: NRS 140 or current LPN licensure. NRS 143 with grade of C or better or consent of
instructor. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment.
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| NRS152 | Med Surg Nursing I, Modified | 6 Hours |
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The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient management of patients with problems of the endocrine nervous skin and immune systems. Other concepts include intravenous therapy fluid electrolytes shock community health nursing emergency care bioterrorism and the concepts of management for safe and effective care. The lab components provide experience in meeting the needs of the aged patient and adult patient with medical and surgical problems. Prerequisite: Completion of LPN program from an accredited school and current LPN licensure and
consent of instructor. Completion of NRS 143, NRS 144, BIO 110 with a grade of "C"
or better or concurrent enrollment.
6 |
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| PHL101 | Intro to Logic/Formal Reason | 3 Hours |
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A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language types of definition mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is placed on understanding logical theory and on using techniques of valid reasoning. Although modern symbolic logic may be included in the content the course will focus on a humanistic approach to logic rather than a mathematical one. Prerequisite: None
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| PHL102 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Hours |
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Students will read reflect on and discuss fundamental philosophical questions about topics such as truth knowledge personal identity free will moral values aesthetic values and religious beliefs. Prerequisite: None
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| PHL103 | Ethics and Social Policy | 3 Hours |
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An examination of moral aspects of human conduct and a study of the principal ethical theories and concepts as they apply to particular moral problems and decisions. Students will be required to read selected philosophy papers and write a philosophy paper of their own. Prerequisite: None
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| PHL104 | World Religions | 3 Hours |
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A comparative study of some of the leading ideas and practices of the worlds major religions including Confucianism Taoism Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity and Islam. Attention will be given also to the primitive roots of civilized religion and to the cultural context in which the various conceptions developed. Prerequisite: None
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| PSY103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Hours |
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This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts theories principles and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal characteristics and behavior. Major topics from biological behavioral cognitive personality developmental abnormal and social psychology theory and research will be emphasized. Universal characteristics and individual differences will be explored Prerequisite: None
3 |
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- Skill Level Assessment
The applicant must complete second semester nursing skills assessments as outlined in the Nursing Skills Booklet.
- Credits in escrow.
The applicant will receive a total of 13 hours credits: Ten (10) hours for the ADN first semester NRS 140 course; and three (3) NRS elective credits upon admission to the advanced placement program.
Note:
All requirements must be completed by the end of the Spring or Summer semester of the year before the applicant wishes to apply to the program.