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Nursing
Thinking of becoming a nurse? You must have compassion. We can teach you competence,
as we have done for many successful students before you.
Schoolcraft offers three options leading to a nursing career. The first, a Schoolcraft also offers Medical Assisting.
certificate program, can be completed in one calendar year. It prepares See our catalog or Web site for details.
you to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical
Nursing, the LPN exam. The second, leading to an associate degree in nursing, qualifies you to take the National
Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing. It also gives you the academic background you need to
enter a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year institution. The third is a fast-track option. It allows LPNs to get
advanced placement into the associate degree in nursing program and qualify for the RN exam.
All three of our programs feature lectures, labs, and clinical experiences in area hospitals and community settings.
Still thinking about nursing? We can help turn your dream into reality.
Frequently Asked questions
What do licensed PrActicAl nurses and registered nurses do?
Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic bedside care under the direction of Registered Nurses and physicians.
Their tasks may include taking vital signs, collecting samples, changing dressings, feeding patients, and helping
them with personal hygiene. Registered Nurses are charged with advanced responsibilities such as observing,
assessing, and recording patient symptoms, reactions, and progress; assisting physicians during treatments and
examinations; administering medications; and assisting in convalescence and rehabilitation. Registered Nurses
may also specialize in a single area of care: for example, surgery, maternity or intensive care.
What characteristics do i need to Work in this Field?
A patient-first attitude is critical in nursing; you must be an advocate and educator as well as a healer.
An even disposition, the ability to think and act quickly, and keen observational skills are also important.
Where could i Find a Job?
Hospitals are primary employers, with nursing homes, physicians' offices, and clinics running a close second.
You might also find jobs with home healthcare services, public health agencies, and schools.
What is My employment outlook?
Employment opportunities for Nurses are expected to grow faster employment
than the average for all occupations through the year 2019.
related Web sites Job TiTles & Median
American Nurses Association: www.nursingworld.org salaries or Hourly raTes
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses: www.nflpn.org
licensed Practical nurse
National League for Nursing: www.nln.org $40,900 (national)
For More information registered nurse
Visit www.schoolcraft.edu where you can view course and program information, $51,500 (national)
schedule a campus tour, apply for admission, register for courses, and request more
nursing Assistant
information.
$24,980 (national)
Contact the Admissions and Enrollment Center at 734-462-4426 with additional
questions.
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NursiNg
Program Requirements 2011–2012 catalog
nursing cAreer lAdder curriculuM
The Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum (NCLC) is designed to improve nursing career mobility and provide seamless progression from Practical Nursing (PN)
to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) education. The NCLC contains both the PN and the ADN Programs. Following successful completion of the PN program
requirements, students may apply for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and have the option of continuing into the ADN program without further
application or admission requirements. Upon successful completion of the ADN program, graduates may apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
nursing—regisTered assoCiaTe degree (adn)
schoolcraft program code # AAs.00000
Nursing courses are open only to students who are officially second yeAr Fall semester
admitted to the Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum. NURS 245 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NURS 246 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Michigan Board
of Nursing and provides advanced nursing theory and clinical practice in car-
MATH 113 Intermediate Algebra for College Students . . . . . . . . . 4
13
ing for adults, children and families to prepare graduates for entry-level posi-
Winter semester
tions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, home health and
NURS 248 Maternal-Child Nursing 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
other community settings.
NURS 259 Advanced Concepts in Registered Nursing . . . . . . . . . 5
Students who satisfactorily complete the Associate Degree Nursing program HUM 106 Introduction to Art and Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
qualify for an Associate Degree in Nursing and are eligible to apply to take ENG 102 English Composition 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) 14
as a step in obtaining licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
PROGRAM TOTAL 71–74 CREDITS
Schoolcraft College Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum has pre-admission
requirements that are reviewed annually. It is essential to contact the * COLLS 130 Applied Learning Theory for Nursing Majors is a
Admissions and Enrollment Center for a current copy of prerequisites to suggested elective for pre-nursing students to develop study skills
enter the program. and success strategies.
Courses must be taken in sequence. A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nurs-
** Students who may transfer to a baccalaureate program should
ing course is required for progression to the next course. Academic courses
elect the BIOL 237–238 sequence. BIOL 101 is a prerequisite to
other than nursing must be finished by the completion of the nursing courses.
BIOL 236 and the BIOL 237–238 sequence.
Computer lab use is required in this program. See “Academic Computing
Labs” in this catalog for policy requirements. Students must furnish and main- For more information on MI-Board of Nursing approval and licensure
tain uniforms and supplies as required by the department and clinical facilities. please contact:
State of Michigan Department of Community Health
This program is offered at the Livonia Campus.
Bureau of Health Professionals
Students are admitted once a year, at the opening of the fall semester. Board of Nursing
This program requires a special admissions process. Contact P.O. Box 30670
the Admissions and Enrollment Center at 734-462-4426 or Lansing, MI 48909
admissions@schoolcraft.edu to complete an application. www.michigan.gov
sAMPle scHedule oF courses advanCed PlaCeMenT—MobiliTy oPTion
AdMission Prerequisites And suPPortive courses* for lPns
BIOL 236** Human Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program offers an advanced
PSYCH 201 Introductory Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 placement option for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are interested
NURS 102 Nursing Informatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 in becoming Registered Nurses (RNs). When program space is available, LPN
10 candidates are placed in the ADN program sequence based on a thorough
First yeAr Fall semester review of their academic record and nursing experience/employment
BIOL 114 Basic Human Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 background. Students interested in this option should contact the Nursing
NURS 104 Pharmacology for Nurses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Office at 734-462-4400, ext. 5150 for detailed admission requirement and
NURS 110 Fundamentals of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 application information.
PSYCH 239 Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
16
Winter semester
NURS 124 Medical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NURS 125 Surgical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ENG 101 English Composition 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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spring session
NURS 128 Maternal-Child Nursing 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
optional summer session
NURS 139 Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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nursing—liCensed PraCTiCal CerTifiCaTe sAMPle scHedule oF courses
(PraCTiCal nursing PrograM) AdMission Prerequisites And suPPortive courses*
schoolcraft program code # 1yc.00017 BIOL 236** Human Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Nursing courses are open only to students who are officially PSYCH 201 Introductory Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
admitted to the Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum. NURS 102 Nursing Informatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing 10
and provides basic nursing theory and clinical practice in caring for adults, Fall semester
children and families to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in hospi- BIOL 114 Basic Human Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
tals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, home health and other commu- NURS 104 Pharmacology for Nurses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
nity settings. NURS 110 Fundamentals of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PSYCH 239 Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students who satisfactorily complete the Practical Nursing program qualify 16
for a Certificate of Program Completion and are eligible to apply to take the Winter semester
National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) as a NURS 124 Medical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
step in obtaining licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
NURS 125 Surgical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Schoolcraft College Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum has pre-admission ENG 101 English Composition 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
requirements that are reviewed annually. It is essential to contact the 13
Admissions and Enrollment Center for a current copy of prerequisites to spring session
enter the program. NURS 128 Maternal-Child Nursing 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Courses must be taken in sequence. A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nurs- summer session
ing course is required for progression to the next course. Academic courses NURS 139 Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . 3
other than nursing must be finished by the completion of the nursing courses.
PROGRAM TOTAL 47 CREDITS
Computer lab use is required in this program. See “Academic Computing
Labs” in this catalog for policy requirements. Students must furnish and main-
* COLLS 130 Applied Learning Theory for Nursing Majors is a
tain uniforms and supplies as required by the department and clinical facilities.
suggested elective for pre-nursing students to develop study
This program is offered at the Livonia Campus. skills and success strategies.
Following successful completion of the PN program, students may continue
** BIOL 101 is a prerequisite to BIOL 236.
into the ADN program without further application or admission requirements.
For more information on MI- Board of Nursing approval and licensure
Students are admitted once a year, at the opening of the fall semester.
please contact:
This program requires a special admissions process. Contact State of Michigan Department of Community Health
the Admissions and Enrollment Center at 734-462-4426 or Bureau of Health Professionals
admissions@schoolcraft.edu to complete an application. Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 30670
Lansing, MI 48909
www.michigan.gov
Virtually any program at Schoolcraft College can be a
transfer program if you plan to continue at a four-year
institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in your major.
Visit www.schoolcraft.edu/transfer for information about
transfer options. To ensure that the Schoolcraft courses
you select are the specific ones required by the four-year
college of your choice, be sure to consult regularly with
your counselor/advisor.
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nursing—nursing assisTanT Training
PrograM skills CerTifiCaTe
schoolcraft program code # crt.00321
The Nursing Assistant course is open only to students who are
officially admitted to the Nursing Assistant Program.
This curriculum is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level nursing
assistant position with potential for employment opportunities primarily in
extended care facilities. Classroom lectures, hands-on practice of skills as well
as supervised experience in an extended care facility are provided. Students
must furnish and maintain uniforms, lab coats or other appropriate apparel
as required by the institution to which they are assigned for clinical instruc-
tion. This program meets federal and state requirements and is offered at the
Livonia campus. Theory and practice in nursing support services prepare stu-
dents for entry-level positions primarily in extended care facilities with some
application to hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices and patients’ homes.
Students who satisfactorily complete NATP 110 are eligible to apply to
write the State of Michigan written and clinical skills certification evalu-
ations. Graduates of the Nursing Assistant Training Program qualify for a
Certificate of Completion and may wish to consider completing a General
Studies Associate Degree or the Practical Nursing (PN) or Associate Degree
Nursing (ADN) program at Schoolcraft College.
The Nursing Assistant Training Program has pre-admission requirements
that are reviewed each year. It is essential to contact the Admissions and
Enrollment Center for a current copy of the prerequisites to enter the pro-
gram. Students are admitted several times each year.
This program requires a special admissions process. Contact the
Admissions and Enrollment Center at 734-462-4426 or admis-
sions@schoolcraft.edu to complete an application.
sAMPle scHedule oF courses
First yeAr Fall semester
NATP 110 Nursing Assistant Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BIOL 236* Human Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HUM 106 Introduction to Art and Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PROGRAM TOTAL 16 CREDITS
* Students who may transfer to a baccalaureate program should elect the
BIOL 237–238 sequence. BIOL 101 is a prerequisite to BIOL 236 and the
BIOL 237–238 sequence.
All courses may be applied toward the Associates of General Studies Degree.
o
T see additional information about this program, such as program
costs, student graduation rates, and the median debt of students
who complete the program, go to www.schoolcraft.edu/programs/
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