Nursing
AAS-T
The Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN)
offers an associate of applied science-transfer (AAS-T) degree with a two-year curriculum designed to prepare registered nurses.
The program includes skills lab, nursing theory, clinical practice and general education courses. Special note: The educational environment contains multiple latex products and exposure to potential blood borne pathogens. Current infection control standards are taught in the program. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination (NCLEX) and apply for a license as a registered nurse in Washington State. Seven hours of HIV/AIDS education, which is required for licensure, is integrated into the nursing curriculum.
New students are accepted into the six-quarter program each fall. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from the Program Ready List, after completion of all six prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 2.5 in each class. Applications are accepted starting each January, (actual dates will be posted soon). NOTE: For more specific information on application requirements, please refer to the Associate Degree Nursing Program Application Information Form and LPN to RN Transition Form. You can also contact the Nursing Program Office at 587-4123 or by email at scccadn@sccd.ctc.edu. It is strongly suggested that students complete related instruction support courses prior to entering the program. If not, the course must be completed in the quarter or sequence listed. In addition, a medical terminology course is highly recommended. Applicants MUST complete the six prerequisite classes before being accepted to the Nursing Program Ready List.
Career Opportunities
Registered nurses may work in hospitals, long-term care, physicians' offices, clinics or in-home health care.
Information Sessions
Information sessions are conducted each quarter so interested students can learn more about the program. Please visit seattlecentral.edu/course/infosessions.php for dates and times.
Entrance Requirements
- See Curriculum Prerequisites
- The minimum grade acceptable in each required course is a 2.5.
Procedure for Admission
Admissions:
All new students must fill out and Application for Admission. You can either:- Apply Online
- Download an application form
- Call the Admissions office at 206-587-5450
Testing:
Arrange to take the COMPASS placement tests, if necessary. Must be eligible for ENG 101 and MAT 107. Contact the Testing Office at 206 587-6344. There is a $15.84 fee per testing session (each session can include more than one test).Transcripts:
Submit official high school transcript or GED and any college transcripts. (Transcripts from North or South campus may be unofficial.) Students having previously earned credits in science/general education courses must apply for petition to have their credits evaluated and accepted for transfer. This process takes 5-7 weeks, but can vary depending on the time of year and is the responsibility of the applicant to meet the deadlines.Advising:
After completing the above test(s), if necessary, and all six prerequisite courses, bring copies of your high school and college transcripts, test results, and/or transfer of credit form to the Workforce Manager’s Office in room 1102 C7 to determine eligibility to enter the program, call 206-587-4188 or email wspence@sccd.ctc.edu to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: There is a non-refundable ADN Program Ready Application processing fee of $35.00 for all students applying to this program. The advisor will give approved applicants the application form after they become Program Ready.Financial Aid:
Inquires regarding financial aid must be directed to the Financial Aid Office. Call 206 587-3844 or visit website at http://www.seattlecentral.edu/finaid.
After Acceptance
- Assessment and immunization records MUST be on file in the ADN Program Office by the deadline given in the acceptance letter. Specific forms/information will be provided during registration for the program.
- In accordance with health facility affiliation agreements, upon acceptance to the program students must complete the background check by Verified Credentials at www.myvci.com/seattlecentral following program procedures. There is a charge of $60.00 for this service. All information is kept confidential. Students should be aware that certain convictions may prevent their clinical placement and employment, and that completion of this program does not guarantee certification, licensure or employment.
Advanced Placement
Students who have taken nursing education courses within the past three years and who meet the prerequisite and grade requirements for Seattle Central's program, may be considered for advanced placement. Nursing courses over three years old will not be considered for transfer. A minimum of one quarter prior to intended enrollment, applicants for advanced placement must submit to the ADN Program Director a letter of intent, unofficial copies of transcripts, nursing course content descriptions, and a letter of recommendation from the Dean/Director of the Nursing Program attended. Students seeking advanced placement must successfully complete a placement test and a Lab Skills Check- Off prior to acceptance into the program. Students who meet the requirements will be accepted on a space-available basis after evaluation.
LPN-RN Transition
Licensed Practical Nurses who meet the prerequisite course requirements and who have completed the non-nursing support courses required in the first year of the program may be accepted into the LPN/RN Transition class. Acceptance is on a space-available basis. Successful completion of NUR 106 - LPN/RN Transition, and NUR 120 - LPN/RN Transition: Assessments and Interventions will enable the LPN to enter the fourth quarter of the Nursing program.
Curriculum
| Prerequisites | Cr | |
| Eligibility for MAT 107 | ||
| BIOL&241 * | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 | 5 |
| (Formerly ANP 213 ? Anatomy & Physiology I) Lecture and lab exercises cover fundamental principles and establish a basis for advanced study of anatomy and physiology and clinically related subjects in the paramedical fields. | ||
| BIOL&242 * | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 | 5 |
| (Formerly ANP 214 ? Anatomy & Physiology II) Continuation of BIOL& 241. | ||
| BIOL&260 * | MICROBIOLOGY | 5 |
| (Formerly BIO 280) History and methods of microbiology: microbial classification, metabolism, culture requirements, molecular genetics, antimicrobial methods, immunology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. Lab included. | ||
| CHEM&121 OR | INTRO TO CHEMISTRY | 5 |
| (Formerly CHE 101 ? Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry) Fundamental inorganic chemistry, including bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, and acid/base topics. Of particular interest to Health Science and Biotechnology students. Lab included. | ||
| 1 year of high school chemistry in the last 3 yrs | ||
| ENGL&101 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION | 5 |
| (Formerly ENG 101) Intro to the writing process. Writing assignments focus on non-fiction prose, with subject matter drawn from firsthand experience and observation. | ||
| PSYC&100 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| (Formerly PSY 110) Intro to the scientific study of human behavior, including learning and thinking, development, perception, motivation, emotion, personality and individual differences, social and abnormal behavior, and research methods. | ||
| 1'st Quarter | Cr | |
| MATH&107 ** | MATH IN SOCIETY | 5 |
| (Formerly MAT 107 ? Math for Liberal Arts) Primarily for liberal arts majors. Designed to enhance mathematics literacy. Instructors choose college-level topics centered around a theme such as Environmental Math, History of Math, or General Topics in Math. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree. Minimum 2.0 required to meet Intermediate Algebra proficiency and QSR. | ||
| NUR 101 | NURSING I: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING | 5 |
| Intro to core nursing concepts, organized around the individual as a biopsychosocial being, constantly interacting with and adapting to a changing environment. Covers principles of critical thinking in nursing, the nursing process, the role of the nurse in health care, cultural views of health, and principles of growth and development with emphasis on the aging process. Addresses images and impressions of nursing, current trends in health care delivery and legal/ | ||
| NUR 111 | NURSING PRACTICE I | 3 |
| Apply nursing concepts from NUR 101. Assess four adaptive modes in the clinical setting: physiologic-physical, self-concept-group identity, role function, and interdependence. Experience basic assessment, care planning, and principled application of nursing skills in practice lab and clinical setting. Coreq: NUR 101, 122 & MAT 107. | ||
| NUR 122 | PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING I | 2 |
| First of 2 psychosocial nursing courses. Coordinates with NUR 101. Focuses on communication pertinent to the care of clients in various health care settings throughout the lifespan. Practice therapeutic and professional communication techniques. Focuses on assessment of adaptation in self concept, role function and independence applied to clients who are coping with acute and chronic illness. Gain understanding of group process. Coreq: NUR 101, 111 & MAT 107. | ||
| 2'nd Quarter | Cr | |
| NTR 150 ** | HUMAN NUTRITION | 5 |
| Intro to nutrition, emphasizing relationship of nutrition to growth, development, health, physical and mental functioning. Examination of sources, functions, interrelationships and human requirements of nutrients. | ||
| NUR 102 | NURSING II: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING | 3 |
| First of 4 medical-surgical theory courses. Develop a comprehensive understanding of homeostasis and the adaptation of clients to the complex processes of the physiologic mode. Emphasis on alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, endocrine functions, compromise in wound healing and peripheral vascular circulation. | ||
| NUR 112 | NURSING PRACTICE II | 3 |
| Builds on NUR 111. Apply concepts relevant to adaptation in the basic physiological and psychosocial modes, the manner in which the client responds and administration of medications. Assess the four adaptive modes in the clinical setting. Gain experience in complete assessment, care planning and principled application of nursing skills in practice lab and clinical setting. | ||
| NUR 123 | PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING | 4 |
| Intro to basic concepts of drug therapy, including roles and responsibilities of nurses. Focuses on applying critical thinking and the nursing process for safe medication administration. Includes terminology, resources and regulations related to drug therapy, and principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Major classifications of drugs include autonomic nervous system agents; parenteral fluids; electrolytes; vitamins and minerals; endocrine, neurologic, respiratory and selected cardiovascular agents; anesthetic, immune system and gastrointestinal agents. Coreq: NUR 102, 112 & NTR 150. | ||
| 3'rd Quarter | Cr | |
| NUR 103 | NURSING III: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING | 4 |
| Second of 4 medical-surgical theory courses. Develop a comprehensive understanding of homeostasis and adaptation with emphasis on alterations in neurologic, musculoskeletal, chronic respiratory, and chronic cardiovascular systems. Covers key concepts of adaptation to the complex processes of movement and cognition, oxygenation and circulation. | ||
| NUR 113 | NURSING PRACTICE III | 4 |
| Builds on NUR 112. Emphasizes integrating nursing theory, clinical data, skills in providing nursing care and developing priorities. Assess the four adaptive modes, gain experience in individualized assessment and care planning, and apply nursing skills in practice lab and clinical setting. | ||
| NUR 185 | GERONTOLOGY FOR NURSES | 2 |
| Study adaptations of normal aging, differentiating these adaptations from disease, and learn the implications for nursing care. Covers psychosocial issues faced in aging and legal and ethical issues common in gerontological nursing practice. | ||
| PSYC&200 ** | LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| (Formerly PSY 206 ? Developmental Psychology) Survey of human physical, psychological, and social development from conception through death. Emphasis on major developmental theories, research and research methods of studying life-span development. | ||
| 4'th Quarter | Cr | |
| NUR 201 | NURSING IVA: PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING II | 2 |
| Second of 2 psychosocial nursing courses. Builds on NUR 122 (or NUR 106). Focuses on caring for clients with mental illness using a system with cognator and regulator subsystems to maintain adaptation in the four adaptive modes. Covers psychosocial assessment and therapeutic interventions in psychiatric disorders at three levels: integrated, compensatory, and compromised. | ||
| NUR 206 | NURSING IVB: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING | 3 |
| Third of 4 medical-surgical courses. Builds on NUR 101, 102 & 103. Develop a comprehensive understanding of homeostasis and the adaptation of clients to the complex processes of the physiologic mode. Emphasizes alterations in select integumentary and immune or protective responses, and surgical therapies. | ||
| NUR 211 | NURSING PRACTICE IVA | 3 |
| In a psychiatric setting focus on adaptation in the basic physiological and psychosocial modes and client response. Integrates nursing theory, clinical data, and skills in nursing care and developing priorities. Assess the four adaptive modes in clinical setting, gain experience in individualized assessment and care planning and apply therapeutic skills in practice lab and clinical setting. | ||
| NUR 216 | NURSING PRACTICE IVB | 3 |
| Focuses on concepts relevant to adaptation in the basic physiological and psychosocial modes and client response. Emphasizes comprehensive care and the relationships of the various components of client data and health care interventions. Assess the four adaptive modes, gain experience in individualized assessment and care planning and apply nursing skills in practice lab and clinical setting. | ||
| 5'th Quarter | Cr | |
| NUR 207 | NURSING V: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING | 4 |
| Fourth of 4 medical surgical courses. Builds on NUR 101, 102, 103 & 206. Develop a comprehensive understanding of homeostasis and the adaptation of clients to the complex processes of the physiologic mode. Emphasizes acute respiratory, acute cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal alterations. | ||
| NUR 217 | NURSING PRACTICE V | 5 |
| Study adaptation in the basic physiological and psychosocial modes and client response. Emphasizes analysis of client data and health care interventions, initiating nursing assessments and interventions, health promotions and education, and developing leadership skills. Assess the four adaptive modes, gain experience in individualized assessment and care planning and apply nursing skills in a variety of clinical settings. | ||
| NUR 220 | HEALTH PROMOTIONS AND MANAGING CARE | 2 |
| Intro to theoretical foundations of health promotion, education and wellness maintenance across the lifespan, and the leadership role in Nursing. Emphasizes planning health promotions and managing care in a variety of settings. Addresses issues of leadership in nursing: traits and styles, problem-solving, change, team communication, conflict management, principles of delegation and time management and the implications of health care trends. Linked to final medical-surgical rotation. | ||
| 6'th Quarter | Cr | |
| NUR 208 | NURSING VI: DEVELOPING FAMILY NURSING | 6 |
| Develop a comprehensive understanding of homeostasis and the adaptation of maternal, newborn and pediatric clients to the complex processes of the physiologic mode. Emphasizes learning and promoting normal family development and understanding adaptive and maladaptive physiologic and psychosocial responses to childbearing, childrearing and illness in childhood. | ||
| NUR 218 | NURSING PRACTICE VI | 3 |
| This course is designed to provide opportunities to apply the concepts discussed in NUR 208. The emphasis is on the adaptation in the developing family. The focus is on application of concepts relevant to adaptation in the basic physiological and psychosocial modes and the manner in which the client responds. The four adaptive modes are assessed in the clinical setting: physiologic-physical, self-concept-group identity, role function, and interdependence. Utilization of the nursing process as the scientific basis for practice is emphasized throughout the course. Experience in individualized assessment, care planning, and principled application of nursing skills is obtained in a variety of clinical settings. Taken concurrently with NUR 208 and NUR 230. | ||
| NUR 230 | TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING ROLE | 2 |
| Covers the transition from the role of student to Registered Nurse. Focuses on the role of the RN in health care, the community and organizations. Emphasizes professional and legal obligations, obtaining and maintaining licensure, professional organizations, continuing education and job searching. Includes preparation for the NCLEX/RN exam. | ||
| Total Credits = 108 | ||
* All Science and Math courses have a three-year time limit and MUST be taken within three years prior to entrance to the program, and may be repeated only once.
** Required related instruction support courses.
Student Responsibility: Prior to beginning and again before entering the fourth quarter, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider C course re-certification and TB update.
To complete the program, a 2.5 grade or better is required in each nursing and related instruction course.
Estimated Training Costs
| Tuition | |
| Photo ID Card (one-time fee) | |
| Student Activity Fee (per quarter) | |
| Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter) | |
| Computer Lab Fee (per quarter) | |
| Universal Technology Fee (per quarter) | |
| Books | 800.00 |
| Uniform/White Shoes/Watch | 200.00 |
| Lab Fees ($37.90 per quarter) | 227.40 |
| Initial Washington State RN License | 75.00 |
| NCLEX-RN Exam Fees | 200.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance | Varies |
| ATI Nursing Assessment Exams(quarterly/varies) | 80.23 |
| Washington State RN Initial Application Fee | 70.00 |
| ADN Program Ready Application Fee | 35.00 |
Program Approval & Accreditations
The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, 310 Israel Rd., Tumwater, WA 98501.
In addition, the program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 61 Broadway, 33rd floor; New York 10006. This type of accreditation indicates that the program has chosen to be evaluated and has been approved by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
For Further Information:
Associate Degree Nursing Program
Health and Human Services
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, 2BE3204
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 587-6337
scccadn@sccd.ctc.edu 206.587.4123