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Award Levels
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Credit Hours Required
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Time to Completion
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Level I - Practical Nursing Certificate
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39
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1.5 Years
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Level II - Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
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25
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1 Year*
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Total Program - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
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64
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2.5 Years **
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* Prior LPN Licensure required
** 1 Year for students entering the program with LPN licensure
Mary Grimes School of Nursing
 The Nursing degree prepares the student to sit for the NCLEX-PN and RN exams. Following successful completion of the appropriate NCLEX exam, the graduate is able to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (after the first three semesters of the program) and as a Registered Nurse (after completing the second year of the program to earn the AAS degree).
The first and second levels of the Nursing program are offered on both of our main campuses, located in Chanute and Ottawa, Kansas. Application to NCCC must be made prior to application to the Nursing program. Students successfully completing the first level receive a LPN certificate and sit for the LPN board exam.
Students successfully passing the LPN board exam will gain LPN licensure and have the option to continue their education as Level II students. Level II courses are offered in Chanute or Ottawa and in a hybrid format. Students who successfully complete second level courses receive an Associate of Applied Science degree, making them eligible to sit for the RN board exam.
Admission requirements for the Nursing program are described in the Nursing Admission section of the College Catalog. First steps include:
1. Attending a mandatory informational meeting.
2. Apply to NCCC.
3. Reviewing the Student to-Do List.
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Interested in this program?
Contact an Advisor!
Chanute
Kelly Hamm
Administrative Assistant
(620)432-0350, or (800)729-6222, Ext 254 (KS only)
Ottawa
Melodie Millken
Administrative Assistant
(785)248-2827, or (888)466-2688, ext. 314 (KS only)
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LPN to RN Completion
The LPN to RN Completion Program is designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse who is returning to college in order to transition into the role of the Registered Nurse. The Introduction to Associate Degree Nursing course is offered in the hybrid format in the summer, which requires limited visits to the Ottawa campus. Students who successfully complete this course are transitioned into Level II courses (Associate Degree level). Level II courses are offered in Chanute or Ottawa and in a hybrid format.
First steps for entry into this program include:
1. Attending a mandatory informational meeting.
2. Applying to NCCC.
3. Reviewing the Bridge To-Do List.
Program Path Recommended Sequence of Courses
Prerequisite Courses (Semester I)
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Credit Hours
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BIOL 257
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
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 3
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BIOL 258
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
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2
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PSYC 155
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General Psychology
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3
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ENGL 101
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English Composition I
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3
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Total
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11
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(Fall) Semester II
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NURS 113
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Nursing Assessment
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3
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NURS 114
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Patient-Centered Care Level I
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4
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NURS 116
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Practicum I
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4
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PSYC 263
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Developmental Psychology
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3
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Total
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14
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(Spring) Semester III
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NURS 122
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Pharmacology for Nursing
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3
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NURS 124
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Patient-Centered Care II
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4
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NURS 127
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Professional Nursing Concepts Level I
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3
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NURS 126
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Practicum II
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4
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Total
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14
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Total PN Level I Credits (includes prerequisites)
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39
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LPNs from another institution bridging into RN Level II must complete:
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NURS 201
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Intro to Professional Nursing
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5
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NURS 230
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Pathophysiology
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3
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NURS 234
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Patient-Centered Care III
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3
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NURS 236
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Practicum III
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3
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BIOL 271
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Microbiology
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3
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BIOL 272
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Microbiology Lab
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2
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Total
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14
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(Spring) Semester V
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NURS 244
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Patient-Centered Care IV
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3
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NURS 247
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Professional Nursing Concepts Level II
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2
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NURS 246
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Practicum IV
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3
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ENGL 289
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English Composition II
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3
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CSIS 100/105
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Computer Literacy
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0
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Total
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11
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Total ADN Level II Credits
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25
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Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Credits
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64
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Courses marked with this symbol are approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may be eligible for transfer. Please visit the NCCC Registrar to learn more. Visit Kansas Board of Regents Transfer and Articulation website for additional information.
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The graduate with the Associate Degree in Nursing will:
1. Integrate caring behaviors in practicing the art and science of nursing within a diverse population.
2. Implement professional standards and scope of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.
3. Collaborate with clients and members of the inter-professional health care team to optimize client outcomes.
4. Formulate safe and effective clinical judgments guided by the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
5. Provide leadership in the management of care to meet client needs using available resources and current technology.
6. Generate teaching and learning processes to promote and maintain health and to reduce risks for a global population.
7. Demonstrate effective communication methods to manage client needs and to interact with other health care team members.
