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Healthcare Professional to RN Completion

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HEALTH CAREERSAssoc in Applied ScienceAPPSC - Associate in Applied Science

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Program Information/Mission

The mission of the Associate in Applied Science Degree, Healthcare Professional to RN Completion Nursing Program is to provide theory, laboratory, and clinical learning opportunities to develop the student's knowledge, skills, and attitudes to transition into the professional registered nurse role. The nursing program is committed to high educational standards based on quality and safety, and best practices in nursing, to prepare graduates for a successful career as a professional Registered Nurse.  

Admission to Program

Admission requirement: 

  • Graduate from state-approved Practical Nursing Program or Paramedic Program
    AND

  • Verify active Illinois license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic

  • AND

  • Complete 29 credit hours of required general education courses:  BIOL 205, BIOL 206, BIOL 210, ENGL 110, PSY 110, SOC 110, and NUTR 110 or 120, with GPA 2.5 or higher

Additional requirements after program acceptance:

  • Complete drug screen, criminal background check, physical examination and immunizations

  • Complete Healthcare Provider CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS and keep it current throughout program

  • Participate in scheduled program registration and orientation sessions

  • Maintain minimum GPA 2.0 and earn GPA 2.0 or higher in all courses required within program

Recommendations:

  • High school courses: two years of Anatomy and Physiology and Algebra

  • Before application, schedule an appointment with college health careers student success advisor for help enrolling in required courses

Accreditation Information

Graduates are eligible to take the National Council State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and may apply for licensure to practice nursing as a professional Registered Nurse (RN). 

The Associate in Applied Science Degree – Registered Nurse (ADN Program) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN®), 3343 Peachtree Road NE Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone (404)975-5000, Fax (404)975-5020, Website www.acenursing.org. 

The Associate in Applied Science Degree – Registered Nurse (ADN Program) is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Illinois State Board of Nursing (ISBN), James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. Suite 9-300, Chicago, IL 60601, Phone (312)814-4500, Website www.idfpr.com/profs/Nursing.asp.

Additional Program Information

Transfer of comparable credit from other institutions may be evaluated and accepted toward meeting requirements of ICC Nursing Program's general education courses. Transfer credit is not automatically accepted for occupational or vocational "program courses"; demonstration of proficiency or competency is required. Credit is not given for work experience. 

To Remain in and Graduate from the Program

Earn a grade of C or better in all required general education and nursing program courses. 

A student who received a grade lower than C in RNRS 118, RNRS 216, or RNRS 217, or (b) received an unsatisfactory grade in the RNRS 118, RNRS 216, or RNRS 217 clinical and or lab component, or who has (c) withdrawn, will need to meet readmission eligibility requirements of the nursing program and will be required to take the re-entry nursing course RNRS 098.  

A student may be readmitted to the program only once and may repeat a nursing course only one time.