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Nursing (ADN)-Hybrid Online - Associate in Applied Science (053)

(053) (NIOIN) Associate in Applied Science

**This degree is not currently offered

This program prepares graduates to function with the knowledge, skill and judgment of an entry level staff nurse in a variety of health care settings. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Work and Employment

Registered nurses care for the sick and help people stay well. They provide bedside nursing care in collaboration with a physician in the hospital, in long term care facilities or in the home. Nurses also provide services in community facilities like schools and clinics. Industry is another setting where nurses are employed. With experience and education, nurses may work in specialized areas such as pediatrics, emergency or intensive care units. Nurses may obtain bachelor's degrees and advanced degrees such as master's or doctorate degrees.

TEAS Testing-Requirement for All Nursing Applicants

• All new applicants and re-applicants to the nursing program must take the ATI TEAS test.
• TEAS testing must be completed prior to the application deadline date.
• Testing will included areas of Reading, English, Mathematics and Science.
• Applicants may not test any more than once a semester.  Retesting allowed in subsequent semesters.  Test may be repeated three times.
• TEAS testing applicable for admission MUST be completed at SVCC or additional charges for official ATI transcripts are incurred.
• You must set up an ATI account with a user name and password.
  • Go to www.atitesting.com
• Contact the SVCC Testing Center 815-835-6350 to schedule a time.
  • Fee will be paid to ATI per credit card at the time of testing.
• BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE TESTING SESSION:
  • ATI user name, password and ID number
  • Photo ID
  • Credit card for payment to ATI
  • YOU MUST BE ON TIME FOR THE SESSION. LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE ALLOWED TO TEST, but your time allowance will be affected.
• Study guides are available in the SVCC Library or may be purchased online at www.atitesting.com.  For free practice tests, please visit www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.html.
• TEAS score valid for 3 years.
• NIOIN applicants must score 65% or higher to be considered for the NIOIN program.

Special Considerations

In order to become licensed as a registered nurse, one must complete a state approved program like Sauk Valley's and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN).

Admission Requirements:

Minimum requirements for entry

1. High school graduate or GED.
2. Active CNA certificate on file with IDPH with verification of work history (starting with 2013 application cycle) or documentation of successful completion of a state approved CNA program within the last 2 years. CNA work history verification can be documented via: tax records, payment stub, IDPH registry  (if clinical updates are present) or a letter from the employer. (Advanced Placement students - LPN license is applicable for this requirement.)
3. Reading/vocabulary at 13th grade level and accepted passing score on ATI standardized nursing entry exam.
4. Minimum of three semester credits of online general education course/s which meet nursing program requirements with grade of "B" or better. Additional online courses which apply to the BSN may meet this requirement if required courses are already completed or not available online. Those courses will be evaluated individually.
5. Elementary algebra with a grade of "B" or better at the college level or the equivalent on a college math placement test.
6. High school chemistry with lab with grade of "B" or better or college chemistry with grade of "C" or better.
7. Five - eight semester credits of college level Anatomy and Physiology and four credits of Microbiology with a grade of "C" or better.
8. Minimum over-all college GPA of 3.0.

Admission Procedure for Hybrid Online Program Only

1. Complete the college's general admission procedure.
2. Attend a nursing information meeting.
3. Meet with the Health Career Education Advisor and develop an academic progression plan.
4. File a current nursing program application form with the Dean of Health Professions.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation from employers and/or supervisors using the form distributed at the information meeting.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines will be posted on the hybrid online nursing program's website: www.NIOIN.org.

Out-of-District Application

Out-of-district applications to the hybrid online nursing program will be considered only if space is available and there are no qualified in-district applicants.

Program Requirements

1. Criminal background checks will be required before enrollment in clinical courses. See handbook for further information.
2. All hybrid online nursing courses, both theory and clinical, require a "B" to pass. Students who do not earn a "B" or better will be contacted in writing and a plan for re-entry, if appropriate, will be developed. No more than one NUR course may be repeated.
3. General education courses may be taken for a "C", as long as the overall GPA is a 3.0.

Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
SVCC Health Career Education Advisor at 815/835-6354
Janet Lynch, Dean of Health Professions at 815/835-6374

Follow this link for career information.

Total Hours Required - 81 Hours

Major Field Requirements - 47 Hours

• NUR178 - Pharmacology ( 2 Semester Hours)

  Pharmacology focuses on reinforcing the relationship between pharmacologic knowledge and nursing practice. It provides the background needed to understand drugs currently on the market, as well as drugs yet to be released. Nursing implications using the nursing process are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to online nursing program Co-requisite: NUR 179, NUR 181 Semester hour(s): 2 Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/week

• NUR179 - Fundamentals of Nursing ( 4 Semester Hours)

  Fundamentals of Nursing is a foundation course in the nursing process which introduces the Neuman Systems Model with its emphasis on holistic health of culturally diverse clients. The Systems Model provides an integrated understanding of the client, the environment, health and nursing. Basic skills necessary for implementation of the nursing process will be included. Prerequisite: Admission to online nursing program Co-requisite: NUR 178, NUR 181 Semester hour(s): 4 Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

• NUR181 - Fundamentals Nursing Clinical ( 5.5 Semester Hours)

  Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical introduces application of the nursing process and the Neuman Systems Model in various settings including long-term care and acute care facilities. Successful mastery of skills in an intensive laboratory setting will be accomplished prior to clinical experience. Prerequisite: Admission to online nursing program Co-requisite: NUR 178, NUR 179 Semester hour(s): 5.5 Lecture/Lab Hours: 11 lab/week

• NUR182 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I ( 4 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing I builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include health promotion and illness, biopsychosocial concepts related to health care, clients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid-based imbalances, critical thinking, perioperative, immune system and oxygenation. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181 Co-requisite: NUR 183 Semester hour(s): 4 Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

• NUR183 - Med/Surg Nursing I Clinical ( 5 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical applies the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Emphasis is on fluid, electrolyte, and acid-based imbalances, perioperative nursing, immune system disorders and oxygenation. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181 Co-requisite: NUR 182 Semester hour(s): 5.5 Lecture/Lab Hours: 11 lab/week

• NUR280 - Family Health Nursing ( 5 Semester Hours)

  Family Health Nursing introduces application of the nursing process to assist all family members to reach optimal levels of wellness. Content ranges from prenatal care through childbirth to care of the child through adolescence. Alternations in health are included. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181, NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 281 Semester hour(s): 5 Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lec/week

• NUR281 - Family Health Nursing Clinical ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Family Health Nursing Clinical introduces application of the nursing process with families both in wellness and alterations in health. Select clinical experiences will be arranged which may include clinics and acute care settings. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181, NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 280 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week

• NUR282 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing II builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with cardiac, hematologic, nervous, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal problems. Prerequisite: NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 283 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• NUR283 - Med/Surg Nursing II Clincal ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing II Clinical builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with cardiac, hematologic, nervous, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal problems. Prerequisite: NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 282 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week

• NUR284 - Professional Roles in Nursing ( 1 Semester Hours)

  Professional Roles in Nursing covers many topics, including the history of nursing, development of the profession, ethical and bioethical issues, nursing law and liability, role of the registered nurse, leadership and management, diversity in current practice, and alternative and complementary healing practice. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 285, NUR 286, NUR 287, NUR 288 Semester hour(s): 1 Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

• NUR285 - Mental Health Nursing ( 2 Semester Hours)

  Mental Health Nursing uses the nursing process to assess clients and families with physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual stressors which impact clients defenses, disturbing their stability. Nursing interventions to assist clients to achieve a state of wellness are emphasized. Community resources for aiding mental health and treating mental illness will be identified. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 286 Semester hour(s): 2 Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/week

• NUR286 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Mental Health Nursing Clinical applies the nursing process using primary, secondary and tertiary prevention/interventions in community, acute care and mental health settings. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 285 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week

• NUR287 - Med/Surg Nursing III ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing III builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/ or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with emergency, sensory, endocrine, integumentary and renal conditions. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 288 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• NUR288 - Med/Surg Nursing III Clinical ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing III builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with emergency, sensory, endocrine, integumentary and renal conditions. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 287 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week

General Education Requirements - 30 Hours

• Communications (ENG 101, SPE 131 required) 6 Semester hour(s)
• Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Semester hour(s)
• Mathematics (MAT 106 or higher) 3 Semester hour(s)
• Physical/Life Sciences (BIO 109, 110 and BIO 111 required) 12 Semester hour(s)
• Social/Behavioral Science (PSY 103, 200 required) 6 Semester hour(s)

SVCC Requirement - 1 Hours

• FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to facilitate the self-development of the student, and introduce students to the expectations of the college community. This course reviews the academic skills that promote success during their college career. Topics will include, but not limited to, identifying campus/community resources, test-taking strategies, career exploration/decision making, problem solving, literacy, and critical thinking. Students will also learn strategies for taking personal responsibility for their academic and career choices. (Students in good standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher), who have accumulated 16 semester hours or more prior to enrolling as a degree seeking student at Sauk are not required to take this class). Semester hour(s): 1 Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

Related Requirements

• PED115 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to provide knowledge about the basic principles of nutrition, nutrition in health promotion and nutrition in health care. The topics of this course include essential nutrients, their sources, absorption, metabolisms and functions, nutrition across the life span and an introduction to clinical nutrition. Credit will not be awarded for both PED 115 and NRS 132. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Suggested Program The nursing courses are organized to be completed in a two-year sequence. It is recommended that as many general education credits as possible are completed before beginning the nursing curriculum. It is often beneficial to minimize additional classes in the same semester as nursing courses. NRS 132-Nutrition and Diet Therapy may be completed before all other nursing courses.

Summer Semester - 6 Hours

• MAT106 - Applied Mathematics ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Applied mathematics is a fundamental course for students in technical and career programs. The course includes fundamental mathematics, algebra, geometry, right triangle trigonometry, business mathematics, and statistical concepts which are applied to the solution of practical problems. Scientific notation, metrics and use of the calculator are also covered. Prerequisite: MAT 075 with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement score, or one year of high school algebra with grade of C or higher, or High School Math 1 with grade of C or higher. Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• PSY103 - Introduction to Psychology ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts, theories, principles, and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal characteristics and behavior. Major topics from biological, behavioral, cognitive, personality, developmental, abnormal, and social psychology theory and research will be emphasized. Universal characteristics and individual differences will be explored Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S6 900 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

First Semester - 15.5 Hours

• FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to facilitate the self-development of the student, and introduce students to the expectations of the college community. This course reviews the academic skills that promote success during their college career. Topics will include, but not limited to, identifying campus/community resources, test-taking strategies, career exploration/decision making, problem solving, literacy, and critical thinking. Students will also learn strategies for taking personal responsibility for their academic and career choices. (Students in good standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher), who have accumulated 16 semester hours or more prior to enrolling as a degree seeking student at Sauk are not required to take this class). Semester hour(s): 1 Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

• NUR178 - Pharmacology ( 2 Semester Hours)

  Pharmacology focuses on reinforcing the relationship between pharmacologic knowledge and nursing practice. It provides the background needed to understand drugs currently on the market, as well as drugs yet to be released. Nursing implications using the nursing process are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to online nursing program Co-requisite: NUR 179, NUR 181 Semester hour(s): 2 Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/week

• NUR179 - Fundamentals of Nursing ( 4 Semester Hours)

  Fundamentals of Nursing is a foundation course in the nursing process which introduces the Neuman Systems Model with its emphasis on holistic health of culturally diverse clients. The Systems Model provides an integrated understanding of the client, the environment, health and nursing. Basic skills necessary for implementation of the nursing process will be included. Prerequisite: Admission to online nursing program Co-requisite: NUR 178, NUR 181 Semester hour(s): 4 Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

• NUR181 - Fundamentals Nursing Clinical ( 5.5 Semester Hours)

  Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical introduces application of the nursing process and the Neuman Systems Model in various settings including long-term care and acute care facilities. Successful mastery of skills in an intensive laboratory setting will be accomplished prior to clinical experience. Prerequisite: Admission to online nursing program Co-requisite: NUR 178, NUR 179 Semester hour(s): 5.5 Lecture/Lab Hours: 11 lab/week

• PED115 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to provide knowledge about the basic principles of nutrition, nutrition in health promotion and nutrition in health care. The topics of this course include essential nutrients, their sources, absorption, metabolisms and functions, nutrition across the life span and an introduction to clinical nutrition. Credit will not be awarded for both PED 115 and NRS 132. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Second Semester - 15.5 Hours

• NUR182 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I ( 4 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing I builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include health promotion and illness, biopsychosocial concepts related to health care, clients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid-based imbalances, critical thinking, perioperative, immune system and oxygenation. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181 Co-requisite: NUR 183 Semester hour(s): 4 Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

• NUR183 - Med/Surg Nursing I Clinical ( 5 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical applies the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Emphasis is on fluid, electrolyte, and acid-based imbalances, perioperative nursing, immune system disorders and oxygenation. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181 Co-requisite: NUR 182 Semester hour(s): 5.5 Lecture/Lab Hours: 11 lab/week

• PSY200 - Human Growth & Development ( 3 Semester Hours)

  A study of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the human across the lifespan. Normative and non-normative patterns of development will be examined. Several major theories of human development will be be explored. Practical application of research findings will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 103 or equivalent. Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S6 902 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• ENG101 - Composition I ( 3 Semester Hours)

  A basic course in essay writing with emphasis on exposition, ENG 101 stresses knowledge and application of the rhetorical modes. ENG 101 presupposes competence in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 22 or above; required scores on the current English placement test, or grade of C or higher in ELA 099. Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): C1 900 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

Summer Semester - 4 Hours

• Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Semester hour(s)

Third Semester - 14 Hours

• NUR280 - Family Health Nursing ( 5 Semester Hours)

  Family Health Nursing introduces application of the nursing process to assist all family members to reach optimal levels of wellness. Content ranges from prenatal care through childbirth to care of the child through adolescence. Alternations in health are included. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181, NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 281 Semester hour(s): 5 Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lec/week

• NUR281 - Family Health Nursing Clinical ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Family Health Nursing Clinical introduces application of the nursing process with families both in wellness and alterations in health. Select clinical experiences will be arranged which may include clinics and acute care settings. Prerequisite: NUR 178, NUR 179, NUR 181, NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 280 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week

• NUR282 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing II builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with cardiac, hematologic, nervous, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal problems. Prerequisite: NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 283 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• NUR283 - Med/Surg Nursing II Clincal ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing II Clinical builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with cardiac, hematologic, nervous, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal problems. Prerequisite: NUR 182, NUR 183 Co-requisite: NUR 282 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week

Fourth Semester - 12 Hours

• NUR284 - Professional Roles in Nursing ( 1 Semester Hours)

  Professional Roles in Nursing covers many topics, including the history of nursing, development of the profession, ethical and bioethical issues, nursing law and liability, role of the registered nurse, leadership and management, diversity in current practice, and alternative and complementary healing practice. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 285, NUR 286, NUR 287, NUR 288 Semester hour(s): 1 Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

• NUR285 - Mental Health Nursing ( 2 Semester Hours)

  Mental Health Nursing uses the nursing process to assess clients and families with physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual stressors which impact clients defenses, disturbing their stability. Nursing interventions to assist clients to achieve a state of wellness are emphasized. Community resources for aiding mental health and treating mental illness will be identified. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 286 Semester hour(s): 2 Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/week

• NUR286 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Mental Health Nursing Clinical applies the nursing process using primary, secondary and tertiary prevention/interventions in community, acute care and mental health settings. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 285 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week

• NUR287 - Med/Surg Nursing III ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing III builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/ or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with emergency, sensory, endocrine, integumentary and renal conditions. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 288 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• NUR288 - Med/Surg Nursing III Clinical ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Medical/Surgical Nursing III builds on previous content, with an emphasis on applying the nursing process to multicultural clients with medical and/or surgical conditions. Topics include assessment and interventions for clients with emergency, sensory, endocrine, integumentary and renal conditions. Prerequisite: NUR 280, NUR 281, NUR 282, NUR 283 Co-requisite: NUR 284, NUR 287 Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lab/week