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Nursing

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The Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global healthcare system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community healthcare facilities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Establish safe, professional nursing behaviors including accountability for entry-level nursing competence as demonstrated by a passing score* on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam as delineated by the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

*=NCLEX-RN does not aw
ard numerical scores. Reports only include a pass or fail.
Communicate with individuals, significant support person(s), and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team as demonstrated by a grade of “pass” on the summative clinical evaluation tool described under the nursing domain.
Formulate holistic assessments to identify the needs of the individual in order to provide culturally competent client-centered care as demonstrated by a grade of “satisfactory” on the complex patient comprehensive assessment on the clinical prep tool.
Utilize healthcare informatics to apply research to practice for evidence-based practice, clinical judgments, and management decisions as demonstrated by a score of “satisfactory” on the evidence-based practice project completed in the capstone course.
Create nursing plans of care for clients across the life-span as demonstrated by cognitive proficiency on the nursing caremap in the clinical setting.
Incorporate teaching and learning principles into nursing practice as demonstrated by completing a capstone teaching project with a passing score of 80% or above.
Manage healthcare for clients by utilizing cost-effective nursing strategies, quality improvement processes, and legal/ethical awareness to promote quality outcomes as demonstrated by a “passing” graded clinical performance to prove cognitive and behavioral proficiency of the healthcare domain as described on the clinical summary.

Approval

Location

North Carolina Board of Nursing
4516 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 782-3211

Mailing Address

North Carolina Board of Nursing
Post Office Box 2129
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-2129

Phone/Fax

Phone: (919) 782-3211
Fax: (919) 781-9461

Accreditation

The Stanly Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20032, 202-909-2526.

Associate Degree Nursing - A45110
Nursing - CCP
Nursing AGE Pathway

Associate Degree Nursing - A45110

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Summer		Credit Hours
HUM 115	Critical Thinking	3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Fall		Credit Hours
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	1
BIO 168	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
NUR 111	Introduction to Health Concepts	8
PSY 150	General Psychology	3
	Credit Hours	16
Spring		Credit Hours
BIO 169	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
NUR 112	Health-Illness Concepts	5
NUR 117	Pharmacology	2
NUR 212	Health System Concepts	5
PSY 241	Developmental Psychology	3
	Credit Hours	19
Summer		Credit Hours
NUR 113	Family Health Concepts	5
	Credit Hours	5
Third Year
Fall		Credit Hours
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
NUR 114	Holistic Health Concepts	5
NUR 211	Health Care Concepts	5
	Credit Hours	13
Spring		Credit Hours
ENG 112 or ENG 114	Writing and Research in the Disciplines Professional Research & Reporting	3
NUR 213	Complex Health Concepts	10
	Credit Hours	13
	Total Credit Hours	69

After satisfactory completion of NUR 112, students are eligible to apply for Nurse Assistant II with the State Board of Nursing. Note: English and pharmacology courses may require prep courses (those courses numbered below 100) dependent on placement test scores. It may, therefore, require more than two years to complete the associate degree requirements.

Nursing - CCP

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	1
BIO 168	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 169	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
ENG 112 or ENG 114	Writing and Research in the Disciplines Professional Research & Reporting	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3
PSY 241	Developmental Psychology	3
Humanties elective^*		3
	Total Credit Hours	24

*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for AAS Majors webpage.

Nursing AGE Pathway

The Nursing AGE Pathway offers students a place to begin their journey toward a career in Nursing. The AGE pathway gives students the opportunity to complete all of the general education courses required in the Nursing program. After completion of these courses, students who choose to continue into the degree program will be able to focus on Nursing specific courses.

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	1
BIO 168	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 169	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
BIO 275	Microbiology	4
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
ENG 112 or ENG 114	Writing and Research in the Disciplines Professional Research & Reporting	3
ENG 231 or ENG 232	American Literature I American Literature II	3
HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HIS 131 or HIS 132	World Civilizations I World Civilizations II American History I American History II	3
MAT 143 or MAT 171	Quantitative Literacy Precalculus Algebra	3-4
MAT 152	Statistical Methods I	4
PSY 150	General Psychology	3
PSY 241	Developmental Psychology	3
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 213 or SOC 220	Sociology of the Family Social Problems	3
Courses		Credit Hours
Chemistry elective^*		4
Elective^*		6
Humanities elective^*		6
	Total Credit Hours	60-61

Chemistry Elective

Choose 4 SHC from the following

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
CHM 131	Introduction to Chemistry	3
CHM 131A	Introduction to Chemistry Lab	1
CHM 151	General Chemistry I	4

Humanities elective list

Select 6 SHC from the following

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3
ART 114	Art History Survey I	3
ART 115	Art History Survey II	3
MUS 110	Music Appreciation	3
MUS 112	Introduction to Jazz	3
PHI 215	Philosophical Issues	3
PHI 240	Introduction to Ethics	3

Elective List

Select 6 SHC from the following

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	3
ECO 251	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECO 252	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
POL 120	American Government	3

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Nursing FAQ

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Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing – Associate in Applied Science

The Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the life span in a variety of settings. Courses will include content related to the nurse's role as a provider of nursing care, as a manager of care, as a member of the discipline of nursing, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council LicensureExamination (NCLEX-RN), which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians' offices, industry, and community agencies.

Admission Procedure

Applicants seeking admission into the Associate Degree Nursing program must complete steps 1 and 4 by January 15, 2025, in order to be considered for acceptance for Fall Semester 2025.

Step 1: Application

Submit a completed CFNC SCC Application by choosing the “Fall 2025” enrollment term and “Nursing AAS” as the program of study. You can access the electronic application from the SCC homepage, stanly.edu and selecting the “Apply” link.
Applications do not roll over from the previous year(s). A new application must be completed for the intended year of entry into the nursing program.
For application and admission requirement questions, contact Admissions at 704-991-0215. Applicants are assigned a Success Coach to help you through the admission and registration processes. Courtney Wiley is the Success Coach for the Nursing program and is available via email at cwiley2415@stanly.edu.

Step 2: Transcripts

Submit to the Admissions Office an official high school transcript and official post-secondary transcripts for all institutions attended. Applicants that obtained a GED/Adult High School diploma must submit an official GED/AHS transcript and a high school transcript even if you did not complete high school.

Transfer credit will be given for BIO taken within the last 10 years. There are no other time limits on transfer courses within the ADN program of study currently.

After the Enrollment Management Office has received and evaluated other college transcripts, applicants may view transfer credit awarded by viewing “My Progress” within Student Planning of Self-Service. For questions related to transfer credits, contact the Enrollment Management Office at 704-991-0212.

Step 3: Complete one course of Algebra (high school or higher), Biology (BIO 168), and Chemistry (high school Chemistry or higher) with a grade of “C” or higher.

Submit evidence of one unit of high school or college-level algebra, and chemistry with a grade of “C” or better and BIO-168 with a grade of “C” or better. Applicants wishing to complete these credits at other colleges should contact the Admissions Office at 704-991-0215 at Stanly Community College to ensure that the credits are acceptable.
It is recommended to use the BIO, MAT and CHEM courses approved by the general UNC articulation agreement. Success Coaches have access to courses which transfer because of this articulation agreement. Contact with your Success Coach is paramount.
Ed2Go is no longer accepted.
To determine if credit was awarded for these courses, view the “My Progress” within Student Planning of Self-Service or contact Admissions at 704-991-0215.

Step 4: Prove college readiness.

Be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143 WITHOUT a co-requisite. The following links explain RISE (Reinforce Instruction for Student Excellence) https://www.stanly.edu/current-students/academic-planning/resources-rise and provide a complete list of eligible placement tests https://www.stanly.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/2018/placement_testing_guide.pdf.
Note: Not all transcripts have placement scores listed, so placement scores from outside of SCC must be obtained and submitted by the deadline to be considered.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143, contact your Success Coach, Courtney Wiley at cwiley2415@stanly.edu, or (704)991-0131.

Step 5: Maintain GPA (ongoing). This requirement is checked by the Admissions office before acceptance into the Nursing program and again in August before entering the program.

For the applicant that has completed any college level courses taken with SCC prior to admission into the ADN program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required.

Requirements 1, and 4 must be completed no later than January 15, 2025, in order to to be considered for acceptance into the ADN program. Once requirements 1 & 4 are complete, continue to Step 6 – TEAS Testing.

Step 6: TEAS Testing

Take the standardized nurse entrance exam, Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Only those applicants who successfully complete steps 1 & 4 above will be eligible to take the TEAS exam. Applicants eligible to take the TEAS exam will be notified through their SCC student email account by the Admissions Office regarding TEAS registration. This email will include steps for signing up for the exam. Students are responsible for checking their SCC student email often to meet TEAS registration deadlines. There is a minimal fee for the exam, and it must be taken at SCC. Test scores are valid for a period of two years.
TEAS scores are used as a ranking tool for applicants by Admissions.
TEAS prep courses are periodically offered through SCC’s continuing education division. Contact Rita Love at 704-991-0328 or rlove9827@stanly.edu for upcoming prep course offerings.
TEAS scores are not accepted from other colleges/universities.
All eligible applicants must take the most current version of TEAS offered at SCC. SCC currently uses ATI TEAS 7^th
Students are only allowed to take the TEAS test once for each round of testing. Rounds of testing are held in July, October and February (the February testing date applies even though it is not by the January 15^th deadline) each year. Refer to your TEAS invitation from admissions for available testing rounds offered.
An invitation to take the TEAS does not mean all admission requirements are met. It is the responsibility of the student to meet all admission requirements. Contact Admissions at 704-991-0215 or hburnette9430@stanly.edu for questions about missing requirements.
The top 60 TEAS scores will be offered conditional acceptance into the program.

After conditional acceptance is granted by the admissions office, applicants must provide successful completion of the following:

Successful completion of HUM 115 (Critical Thinking) course at SCC the summer prior to fall admission.
Submit a completed medical form. The medical form will be mailed to applicants who are conditionally accepted to the ADN program, and must be completed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or a nurse practitioner by the date given on the conditionally accepted letter.
Submit evidence of current certification in CPR for the Healthcare Provider endorsed by the American Heart Association.
Information about the medical form, CPR and how to submit these documents will be covered in a nursing orientation session.
Submit a certificate of satisfactory completion from a DHSR (Division of Health Service Regulation) approved Nurse Aide, Level I program, and current unrestricted certification in Nurse Aide, Level I as listed on the NC Nurse Aide registry (https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/verify_listings1.jsp). If an applicant is currently employed as a Nurse Aide Level I but cannot produce a certificate from a DHSR (Division of Health Service Regulation) approved Nurse Aide, Level I program, documentation from the applicant’s current employer that the applicant has spent at least 240 hours providing patient care at the bedside may be submitted for consideration. NOTE: Applicants need to verify the NA program can award the certification. Some one-day programs do not offer this certification; therefore, the course needs to be taken in its entirety. The option to challenge the exam is no longer available.
Complete Nursing Orientation. Information will be emailed by the Nursing Program Head after conditional acceptance into the program.
Background & Drug Screening

Applicants accepted for admission to health services programs at Stanly Community College are required to complete a criminal background check and drug screening after notification of acceptance and prior to participation in on-site clinical training. Based on the results, clinical affiliates where the student will participate in on-site training may deny access to their facility, resulting in the student’s inability to complete the clinical portion of training.

Students unable to complete the clinical portion will be unable to progress in the program.

Students are responsible for paying all costs associated with this requirement.

Selection Process

Applicants seeking admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program will be ranked based on TEAS scores and admitted based on rank order. Conditional Acceptances will be awarded in March each year. Applicants accepted for admission must complete all admission requirements by the date specified in their acceptance letter. Applicants who fail to complete all admission requirements for the ADN program will be removed from the acceptance list and replaced by applicants on the alternate list.

Alternate List

As vacancies arise on the acceptance list, applicants on the alternate list are contacted in rank order and offered acceptance to the program. Applicants on the alternate list who are not offered acceptance to the ADN program for the year in which they have applied to enter will not be carried over to a waiting list the following year. Applicants must apply each year they wish to be considered for admission into the nursing program. Any concerns about acceptance should be directed to the Director of Admissions or the students’ Success Coach.

Additional Information

Applicants to the nursing program are advised to familiarize themselves with all admission requirements for this program of study. If an applicant has any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the SCC Admissions Office or your Success Coach for clarification. Note: Admission requirements are subject to change. Please contact the SCC Admissions Office, your Success Coach, or the website for a current list of requirements for your intended year of entry.

Criteria For Progression

Progression policies specific to the nursing program are in the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook.

Advanced Standing Policy

Advanced standing policies are in the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook. Contact the Director of Nursing, Karena Butler at kbutler0111@stanly.edu.

Licensure

The nursing faculty must recommend a student as a candidate for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing based on academic achievement and professional accountability.

The North Carolina Board of Nursing application for licensure includes a criminal background check. Before an individual can sit for a licensure exam (NCLEX-RN), the application process must be completed. An applicant may then sit for the licensure exam; however, an individual may be denied licensure based on a criminal background check. If the individual has been convicted of a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude, the NCBON may deny that individual a license even if he or she has passed the NCLEX exam. This process is between the individual and the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The nursing program validates only the successful completion of the program.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Stanly Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and employer. The College does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1992.

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