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Nursing, Advanced Placement - Associate in Applied Science (052ap)

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) who wishes to expand her/his role in the nursing field can earn an associate degree in nursing through an advanced placement process. This process permits the LPN to receive credit in escrow for certain ADN courses. In addition, the LPN must complete the general education prerequisites comparable to the generic ADN student at the point she/he wishes to enter the program.

The LPN has two options for advanced placement. Option I would permit entry into the second semester of the first year of the program. Option II would permit entry into the first semester of the second year of the program.

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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

  • Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
  • Christine L. Vincent, MSN, RN, Dean Health Professions, 815-835-6376

Option I

1. Complete the College’s general admission procedure.

2. Submit a transcript from a school of practical nursing.

3. Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or above:

  • BIO109 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ( 4 Semester Hours)

    A study of introductory chemistry, cells, metabolic processes, the organization of tissues, the skeletal system, joints and articulation, the integumentary system, micro and macro organization of the nervous system, and somatic and special senses. Prerequisites: BIO 105 or BIO 108 with a grade of C or higher OR two years of high school biology with a C or higher within the last five years AND CHE 102 or CHE 103 or CHE 105 with a grade of C or higher OR one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher within the last five years. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

  • *

    BIO110 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ( 4 Semester Hours)

    A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Additionally, electrolyte, pH, and water balance and human development will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 109 with a grade of C 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

  • CHE102 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 3 Semester Hours)

    A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, acids, bases, salts, and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for the general education requirement and of students in areas such as nursing, home economics, and allied health. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 102(3 credits) and CHE 103(4 credits). 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 902 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

    OR

    CHE103 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 4 Semester Hours)

    A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, states of matter, solution chemistry including acids, bases and salts, and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for general education physical science requirements. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 102(3 credits) and CHE 103(4 credits). 4 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 902L Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

      OR

      ONE YEAR HS CHEMISTRY WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR HIGHER WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS
         
      • ENG101 - Composition I ( 3 Semester Hours)

        This course (1) develops awareness of the writing process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stresses the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Prerequisite: Required placement score on approved English placement test, high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): C1 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

      • FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

        The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills, goal setting, academic planning, time and money management, and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment, students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. 1 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

      • MAT078 - Prep. Math for Non-STEM Majors ( 4 Semester Hours)

        This course is to prepare students for college-level liberal arts math, technical math, or general statistics courses through content that is relevant for non-STEM majors. Topics in this course incorporate real-life applications while teaching prealgebra, numerical, algebraic, geometric, and measurement concepts; along with an introduction to probability and statistics. Rationale for Course: This course is an alternative pathway for students starting with MAT.070, and who are preparing to take MAT 106 Applied Mathematics or MAT 115 Principles of Modern Math or MAT 240 Statistics. Students that want to take MAT 121 College Algebra will need to take MAT 081 Intermediate Algebra after earning a C or better in this course; or take MAT 075 followed by MAT 081. This course is also a good review of numerical, algebra, measurement, and data concepts for the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Mathematics Test. Pre-requisite: MAT 070 with grade of "C" or higher; or appropriate placement score Semester hour(s): 4 Lecture/Lab hours: 4 lecture

        OR

        MAT081 - Intermediate Algebra ( 4 Semester Hours)

        This is an intermediate level algebra course; the following topics will be extended to an intermediate level of competency; real numbers and expressions, equations and inequalities, graphing methods, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations, and systems of equations. New topics include: functions and their graphs, radicals and complex numbers, rational expressions, quadratic equations, quadratic and rational inequalities, graphs of second degree equations, and variation. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or completion of MAT 074 or MAT 075 with a grade of "C" or higher. This course may be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 16 credits. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

          OR

          MAT PLACEMENT AT COLLEGE LEVEL (MAT 115/240) USING AN APPROVED, VALID PLACEMENT OPTION

            OR

            HIGHER (MAT 240 RECOMMENDED FOR BSN COMPLETION)
               
            • NRS143 - Pharm for Nursing I ( 1 Semester Hours)

              This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration, gas exchange, comfort, infection, circulation and elimination/absorption. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years) Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program or current LPN licensure. BIO 108 or 109 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hour Lec/Lab hrs: 1 lec.

            • NRS144 - Pharm for Nursing II ( 1 Semester Hours)

              LeThis course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I, to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to homeostasis, the central and peripheral nervous systems, metabolism, psychobiological disorders, sensory disorders, cellular regulation, immunity, and infection. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years). Prerequisite: NRS 140 or current LPN licensure. NRS 143 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 1 Semester hour Lec/lab hrs: 1 lect.

            • PHL101 - Intro to Logic/Formal Reason ( 3 Semester Hours)

              A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language, types of definition, mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is placed on understanding logical theory and on using techniques of valid reasoning. Although modern symbolic logic may be included in the content, the course will focus on a humanistic approach to logic rather than a mathematical one. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H4 906 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 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S6 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

            4. Skill Level Assessment.

            The applicant will be required to register for a one credit hour Independent Study (IDS). This course will orient the applicant to the Nursing Skills Lab and the skills testing procedures. In addition, the student will receive an assessment of their skill level in relation to first semester ADN students through participation in the skills testing for NRS 140 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice. This course will be graded as pass/fail. In order to receive a passing grade, the applicant will be required to complete the orientation for and the skills testing/performance. The applicant will not be required to pass the skills testing/performance. The student must register for the IDS and skills testing/performance by October 1. It is recommended that this process be completed during the fall semester immediately prior to the spring semester the applicant wishes to be admitted to the ADN program. (LPNs who graduated from SVCC's program after June, 2019 may be exempt from this requirement.)

            5. Credits in escrow.

            The applicant will receive 10 credits for NRS 140 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice upon completion of NRS 142 Medical Surgical Nursing I with a grade of "C" or better. Note: All requirements must be completed by the end of the fall semester of the year before the applicant wishes to be admitted to the program.

            Note:

            All requirements must be completed by the end of the fall semester of the year before the applicant wishes to be admitted to the program.

            OPTION II

            1. Complete the College’s general admission procedure.

            2. Submit a transcript from a school of practical nursing.

            3. Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or above:

            • BIO109 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ( 4 Semester Hours)

              A study of introductory chemistry, cells, metabolic processes, the organization of tissues, the skeletal system, joints and articulation, the integumentary system, micro and macro organization of the nervous system, and somatic and special senses. Prerequisites: BIO 105 or BIO 108 with a grade of C or higher OR two years of high school biology with a C or higher within the last five years AND CHE 102 or CHE 103 or CHE 105 with a grade of C or higher OR one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher within the last five years. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

            • BIO110 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ( 4 Semester Hours)

              A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Additionally, electrolyte, pH, and water balance and human development will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 109 with a grade of C 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

            • CHE102 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 3 Semester Hours)

              A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, acids, bases, salts, and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for the general education requirement and of students in areas such as nursing, home economics, and allied health. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 102(3 credits) and CHE 103(4 credits). 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 902 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

              OR

              CHE103 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 4 Semester Hours)

              A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, states of matter, solution chemistry including acids, bases and salts, and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for general education physical science requirements. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 102(3 credits) and CHE 103(4 credits). 4 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 902L Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

                OR

                ONE YEAR HS CHEMISTRY WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR HIGHER WITHIN LAST 5 YEARS
                   
                • ENG101 - Composition I ( 3 Semester Hours)

                  This course (1) develops awareness of the writing process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stresses the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Prerequisite: Required placement score on approved English placement test, high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): C1 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

                • FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

                  The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills, goal setting, academic planning, time and money management, and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment, students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. 1 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

                • MAT078 - Prep. Math for Non-STEM Majors ( 4 Semester Hours)

                  This course is to prepare students for college-level liberal arts math, technical math, or general statistics courses through content that is relevant for non-STEM majors. Topics in this course incorporate real-life applications while teaching prealgebra, numerical, algebraic, geometric, and measurement concepts; along with an introduction to probability and statistics. Rationale for Course: This course is an alternative pathway for students starting with MAT.070, and who are preparing to take MAT 106 Applied Mathematics or MAT 115 Principles of Modern Math or MAT 240 Statistics. Students that want to take MAT 121 College Algebra will need to take MAT 081 Intermediate Algebra after earning a C or better in this course; or take MAT 075 followed by MAT 081. This course is also a good review of numerical, algebra, measurement, and data concepts for the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Mathematics Test. Pre-requisite: MAT 070 with grade of "C" or higher; or appropriate placement score Semester hour(s): 4 Lecture/Lab hours: 4 lecture

                  OR

                  MAT081 - Intermediate Algebra ( 4 Semester Hours)

                  This is an intermediate level algebra course; the following topics will be extended to an intermediate level of competency; real numbers and expressions, equations and inequalities, graphing methods, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations, and systems of equations. New topics include: functions and their graphs, radicals and complex numbers, rational expressions, quadratic equations, quadratic and rational inequalities, graphs of second degree equations, and variation. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or completion of MAT 074 or MAT 075 with a grade of "C" or higher. This course may be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 16 credits. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

                    OR

                    MAT PLACEMENT AT COLLEGE LEVEL (MAT 115/240) USING AN APPROVED, VALID PLACEMENT OPTION

                      OR

                      HIGHER (MAT 240 RECOMMENDED FOR BSN COMPLETION)
                         
                      • NRS143 - Pharm for Nursing I ( 1 Semester Hours)

                        This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration, gas exchange, comfort, infection, circulation and elimination/absorption. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years) Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program or current LPN licensure. BIO 108 or 109 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hour Lec/Lab hrs: 1 lec.

                      • NRS144 - Pharm for Nursing II ( 1 Semester Hours)

                        LeThis course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I, to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to homeostasis, the central and peripheral nervous systems, metabolism, psychobiological disorders, sensory disorders, cellular regulation, immunity, and infection. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years). Prerequisite: NRS 140 or current LPN licensure. NRS 143 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 1 Semester hour Lec/lab hrs: 1 lect.

                      • PHL101 - Intro to Logic/Formal Reason ( 3 Semester Hours)

                        A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language, types of definition, mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is placed on understanding logical theory and on using techniques of valid reasoning. Although modern symbolic logic may be included in the content, the course will focus on a humanistic approach to logic rather than a mathematical one. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H4 906 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 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S6 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

                      4. NRS 201 Bridging Nursing Concepts

                      NRS 201 is a two credit hour course. The lab portion of this course will consist of orientation to the Nursing Skills Lab and the skills testing procedures. In addition, the applicant will receive an assessment of their skill level in relation to generic students at the end of the second semester of the ADN program through participation in the skills testing/performance of NRS 142 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I . The lab portion of the course will be graded as pass/fail. In order to receive a passing grade for the lab, the applicant will be required to complete the orientation and the administration of the skills testing/performance. The applicant will be required to pass the skills tests according to the 2nd Semester ADN Skills Assessment Booklet. THIS COURSE IS OFFERED IN THE SPRING AND FALL SEMESTERS IF MINIMUM STUDENT ENROLLMENT IS MET. The applicants must pass NRS 201 Bridging Nursing Concepts with a grade of "C" or better to be eligible for admission into the second level courses of the ADN program.

                      5. Credits in escrow.

                      The student will receive 19 credits in escrow for NRS 140 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and NRS 142 Medical Surgical Nursing I upon the completion of NRS 201. These credits will be awarded upon receiving a grade of "C" or better for the nursing courses in the first semester second level of the ADN program.

                      Footnotes

                      • * BIO 110 must be completed prior to start of second year of nursing program.