Nursing (RN), Associate Degree Nursing (NU23)
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is a 70 semester hour program that offers a bridge option for licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The curriculum is designed to prepare highly educated, technically competent, and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. Students are required to make a minimum grade of (C) in all courses each term for progression.
Nursing’s foundation consists of compassionate nursing care and exemplifies current standards of practice and current scientific /technological knowledge. Nursing involves holistic care that is concerned with improving the quality of life, psychosocial needs, promoting, maintaining, and restoring health or a peaceful dignified death. This is accomplished by collaborating with individuals, families, groups, communities and other healthcare team members. Nursing is a rational activity that encompasses the nursing process, problem solving, clinical decision-making, critical thinking, standards and ethics to find therapeutic, safe, accurate, interventions that support health promotion, restoration, maintenance and reduce healthcare risks and complications. These therapeutic nursing interventions are planned and informed actions that move individuals, families, groups and communities toward achievement of expected outcomes. The nurse manages care by using factors of caring, compassion, the nursing process, communication, ethical principles, scientific principles, standards of care, critical thinking, accountability, teaching and learning activities, and healthcare technology. Nursing manages healthcare resources efficiently and effectively through responsible management of nursing care and through collaboration with other health care team members.
Program graduates who meet graduation requirements are eligible to apply to the Georgia Board of Nursing to write the national licensure examination (NCLEX) to become registered nurses (RNs). The faculty believes Associate Degree Nursing Education prepares students for entry into professional nursing practice and the ability to provide care in a variety of settings. This education provides a foundation for continued learning in formal and informal settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for advanced nursing programs in neighboring university systems. The ADN curriculum has been accepted by both Columbus State University and Troy University RN - BSN Bridge Program for advanced degrees.
The program has Full Approval by the
Georgia Board of Nursing,
237 Coliseum Drive,
Macon, Georgia 31217-3858 (912) 207-1640
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000. www.acenursing.org
This is a competitive admissions program. Please see the Admissions section of the Student Handbook/Catalog for more information.
All pre-requisite courses and occupational courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
Requirements
All pre-requisite courses and occupational courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
General Education, 27 hours
All general educational courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the nursing program with a grade of C or higher. The following courses will be used for competitive admission:BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L.
Nursing Courses, 43 Hours
| RNSG 1111 | Medical- Surgical I-Foundations of Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration Across the Lifespan | 12 |
| RNSG 1125 | Psychiatric Nursing: Mental Health Promotion Maintenance, and Restoration Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| RNSG 2205 | Maternal Nursing Health Promotion Maintenance and Restoration | 3 |
| RNSG 2121 | Medical Surgical II Health Promotion, Maintenance and Restoration Across the Lifespan | 10 |
| RNSG 2131 | Medical Surgical III: Complex Care, Health Promotion, Maintenance, & Restoration Across the Lifespan | 12 |
| RNSG 2145 | Role Transition for Professional Nursing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
All courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. The following courses are used for competitive selection: BIOL 2113, BIOL2113L, ENGL1101, MATH1111, BIOL2114, BIOL2114L, BIOL2117 and BIOL2117L. All general educational courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the nursing program.
Total Credit Hours: 70