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Nursing - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105431

As a nurse , you make a difference in the lives of your patients . You plan , provide , and evaluate patient care . You act as a liaison between physicians , other health care workers , and the patient . You also supervise other health care providers . Why choose the ADN program at NWTC ? Quality – NWTC ADN graduates take the same national licensing exam that graduates from four-year colleges and universities do , and NWTC graduates consistently score above the national average . Success – NWTC nursing graduates report greater than 90 percent job placement as RNs within six months of graduation . Expertise – classroom , lab and simulation instruction , extensive clinical experience at area hospitals , extended care facilities and clinics , and service opportunities like work at the N . E . W . Clinic at NWTC all provide hands-on patient care experience that helps make NWTC graduates effective on the job . This program is accredited by the ACEN : Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing .

Delivery

Day Full-time Part-time : Only available in Green Bay location .

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay Marinette Shawano Sturgeon Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 13,438 , Books : $ 411 , Supplies : $ 500 Total Approximate Costs $ 14,349

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program . Completed application . High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted .)

To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 3.0 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .

One semester of college Chemistry with a " C " or better OR two semesters of high school Chemistry with a " C " or better . NWTC course that would fulfill Chemistry requirement ; 10-806-134 .

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ENTRY Attend mandatory program orientation .

All students must have completed Intro to Biochemistry ( 10-806-186 ) with a " B " grade or better ( prerequisite of Chemistry with a " C " grade or better ). If Intro to Biochemistry was completed in the summer 2012 or prior , a " C " grade or better is acceptable .

Submit required immunization documentation . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .

Students are required to complete an American Heart Association BLS Provider course prior to clinical experiences . Students are required to maintain a current CPR card to comply with affiliating agency requirements . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .

All students must successfully complete a DHS approved Nursing Assistant course prior to program entry . Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .

Program Outcomes

Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity , responsibility , and nursing standards . Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice . Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision making . Integrate the nursing process into patient care across diverse populations . Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care .

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Nursing Associate Degree program in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 5

Semester Total 19

Semester Total 17

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10809198 - Intro to Psychology 3

10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills 1

Semester Total 16

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10809196 - Intro to Sociology 3

8 Week 2 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition 2

Semester Total 13

Total Credits 70

Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " B " or higher in all 10-543-xxx and 10-806-xxx courses . A student must repeat the particular course with " B " or better final grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .

Students must complete 10-543-115 , Advanced Clinical Practice , with a " B " prior to the start of 10-543-116 , Clinical Transition . 389