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Paramedic to Nursing Bridge - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105431PB

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

Evening Part-time : Once complete with bridge courses , can move to full time .

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 7,220 , Books : $ 399 , Supplies : $ 500 Total Approximate Costs $ 8,119

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 .) College Transcript ( if applicable ).

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 .

Curriculum

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

Semester Total 6

Semester Total 4

Semester Total 13

Semester Total 10

Total Credits 33

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 .

The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .

One semester of college Biology with a " C " or better OR two semesters of high school Biology with a " C " or better . NWTC courses that would fulfill Biology requirement : 31-806-312 , Anatomy Structure / Function ; 10-806-189 , Basic Anatomy ; 10-806-177 , General Anatomy & Physiology .

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 ).

Completion of General Anatomy & Physiology ( 10-806-177 ) with a " B " grade or better . Completion of Advanced Anatomy & Physiology ( 10-806-179 ) with a " B " grade or better . Completion of Oral / Interpersonal Communication ( 10-806-196 ). Completion of Developmental Psychology ( 10-809-188 ). Completion of English Composition ( 10-801-136 ) or Written Communication ( 10-801-195 ).. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ENTRY 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 .

Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program . Copy of state or national paramedic licensure . One year of Paramedic work experience with 1000 hrs in the last year ( must provide proof from employer ). Attend mandatory program orientation .

Accreditation

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