Program advisor: Linda Thomas
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
The following must be completed before being accepted into the program. Deadlines for submission of your file are March 1 for fall and July 1 for spring.
| Area | Hours to Complete |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 72-74 |
Associate degree nurses are prepared to function in various health care settings as providers of care, managers of care, and members within the discipline of nursing. They perform acts which require special knowledge in the psychological, biological, physical and social sciences in the application of nursing knowledge to client care situations.
Graduates of the program are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN licensing exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Madisonville Community College's Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission: 61 Broadway-33rd Floor, New York City, NY 10006.
Associate degree nurses as Registered Nurses work in a variety of settings: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, hospice facilities, health departments, and industry. Graduates of the program are eligible to continue their education and complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing through completion programs in surrounding four-year universities.
The average starting salary is $32,000 for a staff nurse in the Madisonville area. The average wage for an experienced nurse in the United States is a low of $42,102 and a high of $48,182. The overall outlook for employment in nursing is excellent. Thousands of job openings are expected to occur due to the replacement of experienced nurses leaving the nursing field with retirement.
The program requires at least two and one-half years of full-time study or five semesters (72 credit hours). Students may elect to complete the general education requirements before beginning the nursing courses or may take general education courses along with their nursing courses.
Documentation of successful completion of a minimum of 75 hour nursing assistant course or its equivalent is required prior to enrolling in the first nursing course.
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This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.
Last updated May 18, 2005
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