Contact(s): Amber Hatley
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.
Third Party Posting
The Stanly Community College, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, is pursuing accreditation
from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation
(NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037;
phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third party comments
in writing directly to NLN CNEA (cneaacreditation@nln.org) no later than September 10, 2025.
Associate Degree Nursing - A45110
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Summer |
| HUM 115 |
Critical Thinking
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
3
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| NUR 113 |
Family Health Concepts
|
5 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
5
|
| Third Year |
| Fall |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| NUR 114 |
Holistic Health Concepts
|
5 |
| NUR 211 |
Health Care Concepts
|
5 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
13
|
| Spring |
ENG 112
|
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.
CCP ADN Transfer Pathway - P1032C
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| 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
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| PSY 150 |
General Psychology
|
3 |
| PSY 241 |
Developmental Psychology
|
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
24
|
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for
AAS Majors webpage.
Nursing AGE Pathway - A1030N
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 |
| 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
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
ENG 231
|
American Literature I
American Literature II
|
3
|
HIS 111
|
World Civilizations I
World Civilizations II
American History I
American History II
|
3
|
MAT 143
|
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
|
Sociology of the Family
Social Problems
|
3
|
| Courses |
| * |
4 |
| * |
6 |
| * |
6 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
60-61
|
Chemistry Elective
Choose 4 SHC from the following
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| CHM 151 |
General Chemistry I
|
4 |
Humanities elective list
Select 6 SHC from the following
Elective List
Select 6 SHC from the following
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| ECO 251 |
Principles of Microeconomics
|
3 |
| ECO 252 |
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
3 |
| POL 120 |
American Government
|
3 |
Stanly Community College
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 Licensure
Examination (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
Applications are open from January 16th through January 15th each year.
Applicants seeking admission into the Associate Degree Nursing program must complete
steps 1 and 4 by January 15, 2027, to be considered for acceptance for Fall Semester 2027.
Print this admission procedure for your records to track completion of all steps.
Step 1: Application __________ (date completed)
- Submit a completed CFNC SCC Application by choosing the “Fall 2027” 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. Application submissions are free of charge.
- For application and admission requirement questions, contact Admissions at spoole7530@stanly.edu. 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. Early academic advising is imperative.
- 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 or current students
may contact their Success Coach for pathway guidance.
Step 2: Transcripts __________ (date completed)
- 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.
- Students may request from their school(s) to send official high school transcripts
to admissions@stanly.edu and official college transcripts to transcripts@stanly.edu or by mail to Stanly Community College ATTN: Admissions 141 College Dr. Albemarle,
NC 28001.
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. __________
(date completed)
- 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 their Success Coach
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 “Required Documents”
section of Self-Service or contact Admissions at spoole7530@stanly.edu
Step 4: Prove college readiness.
- Be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143 WITHOUT a co-requisite.
- 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,
please 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, 2027, 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 __________ (date completed and score)
- What it is: The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam is the standardized entrance
exam for nursing applicants.
- Eligibility: Only applicants who complete Steps 1 & 4 will be invited by Admissions (via SCC student
email) to register for TEAS.
- Where & Cost: Taken at SCC for a minimal fee. Scores are valid for 2 years and cannot be transferred from other colleges.
- Score Requirements:
- Scores are used for applicant ranking
- Minimum score: 58.7 for conditional acceptance
- Test Version: SCC requires the ATI TEAS, 7th Edition.
- Testing Rounds: Offered in August, October, and February (February testing counts even though it’s after the Jan. 15 deadline). For TEAS-required
programs, students may only take the exam once per round of testing.
- Prep Options: TEAS prep courses are available through SCC Continuing Education. Contact Rita Love (704-991-0328 / rlove9827@stanly.edu for details.
- Important Notes:
- Receiving a TEAS invitation does not mean all admission requirements are complete.
- Taking the TEAS exam does not guarantee conditional acceptance/progression into the
program, even if minimum score is met, as it’s based on seat availability in the program.
- Students are responsible for checking their SCC email regularly and ensuring all requirements
are met.
After conditional acceptance is granted by the admissions office, applicants must
provide successful completion of the following:
- Students must earn a minimum final course grade of 79.5in HUM 115 (Critical Thinking) course at SCC the summer prior to fall admission. Students earning a final grade
below 79.5 will not be advanced to full acceptance in the nursing program and may reapply for admission
during the next fall admission cycle.
- Submit a completed SCC medical form. The medical form will be emailed 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 in the conditionally accepted email.
- 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). This is a requirement for all applicants seeking admission into the Nursing program,
regardless of previous medical experience. 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
The Associate Degree Nursing program admits applicants in rank order based on TEAS
scores. All applicants must meet the minimum score requirement of 58.7 to be considered,
and those with the highest scores receive admission priority. Conditional Acceptances
will be awarded in March of each year. Applicants accepted for admission must complete
all admission requirements by the date specified in their acceptance email. 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
Alternate list applicants are contacted in rank order as openings occur. Alternate
status expires at the end of the application cycle and does not transfer to the following
year. Students must submit a new application each year or contact their Success Coach
for guidance.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/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.
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 (for previously enrolled SCC nursing students only)
Advanced standing policies are in the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook. Contact
the Director of Nursing through email (ahatley8468@stanly.edu) for advising.
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION
https://www.stanly.edu/student-resources/graduation.html
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 against students, employees, or applicants
on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability
consistent with the following federal legislation, as amended: the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1992.
Full policy can be accessed at https://www.stanly.edu/about/notice-nondiscrimination.html
Revised 01/2026
