Nursing
Admissions and Records
- Email: admissions@svcc.edu
- Phone: (815) 835-6273
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Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in
Nursing (625)
The concentration in Nursing prepares students to transfer to four-year universities to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Nursing
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Transfer Considerations
Students who have already chosen the university to which they plan to transfer should consult that institution's catalog or department advisor and an SVCC academic advisor in planning their program.
- MAT 240, CHE 103 or 105, BIO 111, PED 115, ENG 103, COM 131, PSY 200, and SOC 111 are recommended for those intending to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Refer to your transfer institution for specific requirements.
Competitive Admissions
Since admission is competitive, completing the recommended courses does not by itself guarantee admission.
Special Considerations
- Active CNA certificate on file with the IDPH with verification of work history. A Licensed Practical Nurse who wishes to expand their role in the nursing field can earn an Associate Degree in Nursing through an advanced placement process. The LPN must complete the general education prerequisites comparable to the Traditional ADN student.
- Nursing program admission is provisional until all criminal background processes are completed.
- Nursing program admission is provisional until all criminal background processes are completed. Gen. Ed. Requirements ● First Year Experience ● Communication (ENG 101 req) ● Social Science (PSY 103 req) ● Humanities (PHL 101, 102,103 OR 104 req) ● Natural Science (BIO 109 and 110 req)
- A Master of Science in Nursing is required for Academics and Nurse Practitioners.
- The NRS courses are organized to be completed in a two-year sequence. However, provisions are made for those students who need to distribute the general education courses over a longer period of time. Major Field Requirements ● NRS 140 Fundamentals of Nursing ● NRS 143 Pharmacology for Nursing I ● NRS 144 Pharmacology for Nursing II ● NRS 142 Med/Surg Nursing ● NRS 243 Advanced Med/Surg Nursing ● NRS 245 Reproductive Health ● NRS 244 Pediatric Nursing ● NRS 246 Psychiatric/Mental Health ● NRS 247 Concepts for Nursing Practice
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Pamela A. Eubanks, MSN, RN, Dean of Health Professions 815-835-6376
Minimum Total Credit Hours - 64 Hours
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester - 14 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHE103 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 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 1023 credits and CHE 1034 credits.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI P1 902LLectureLab Hours 3 lec 2 labweek | ||
| ENG101 | Composition I | 3 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 hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 Hour |
| 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. Prerequisite None1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lecweek | ||
| PED115 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 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.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweekNOTES 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. | ||
| PSY103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 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 Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S6 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
Second Semester - 17 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 3 Hours | |
| ENG103 | Composition II | 3 Hours |
| An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research paper. In addition students receive instruction in logic and reasoning including the fundamentals of argumentative and persuasive writing. Prerequisite A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 901RLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| MAT240 | Elementary Statistics | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to basic concepts in statistical methods including measures of central tendency measures of dispersion probability theoretical and empirical distribution estimation tests of hypotheses linear regression and correlation.Prerequisite a grade of C or better in MAT 081 or MAT 078 or higher OR concurrent enrollment in MAT 040 OR appropriate placement score see current placement score prerequisite chart3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 902LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| PSY200 | Human Growth & Development | 3 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. 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S6 902LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| BIO105 | Principles of Biology | 5 Hours |
| A survey of the basic principles of biology including nature of science cells structure and function of organisms genetics evolution and ecology. This course is designed to satisfy the biology requirement for general education and vocation-occupational curriculum majors. It provides a basis for understanding principles common to all major fields of biology for the science or professional major. This course along with BIO 123 Introduction to Botany and BIO 131 General Zoology is part of the three-semester sequence that satisfies the IAI 910 Biology requirement. Students who have completed BIO 105 with a grade of C or better will not receive credit for BIO 103 or BIO 104. Prerequisite None5 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI L1 910L BIO 910 LectureLab Hours 4 lec 2 labweek | ||
Third Semester - 16 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 3 Hours | |
| Electives | 3 Hours | |
| BIO109 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 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 hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lec 2 labweek | ||
| COM131 | Intro to Oral Communication | 3 Hours |
| The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C2 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| SOC111 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Hours |
| Students will be introduced to the perspective concepts and methods of sociology. Emphasis will be given to how the groups that make up our society function. The forces that hold groups together or cause them to change will be explored while the students examine how they learn to play roles within the family school religion peer groups and in other social settings.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S7 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
Fourth Semester - 17 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities / Fine Arts | 3 Hours | |
| Electives | 6 Hours | |
| BIO110 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 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 C4 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lec 2 labweek | ||
| BIO111 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 Hours |
| A study of the chemistry structure metabolism growth genetics ecology and disease causing abilities of microorganisms. Intensive laboratory exercises will stress aseptic technique culturing isolation and microorganism identification using a wide variety of diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite BIO 105 with a grade of C or higher or BIO 108 with a grade of C or higher or BIO 109 with a grade of C or permission of instructor. Semester hours 4LectureLab Hours 3 lec 3 labweek | ||