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4½ Semesters
Director and Professor: Smith
Assistant Professor: Pearce
Instructor: Knighton
One Associate of Science degree, one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree, and one Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree are available in the College of Technology. Articulation into B.S. and M.S. programs in Nursing in the Kasiska College of Health Professions is available for graduates.
This program will provide students with the needed skills and knowledge needed to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Graduates are prepared to render competent nursing care in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, medical offices, home health agencies, and health centers.
Immediately upon deciding this major, please contact the Student Services department in the College of Technology at (208) 282-2622.
The following criteria must be met or nearly met prior to final admission into the Associate Degree Registered Nurse program:
a. All students must first be admitted to the University. For information on university admission, contact the College of Technology Student Services office at (208) 282-2622.
b. Completion of the following prerequisite courses, or equivalents, with a grade of “C” or better: ENGL 101 and 102; PSYC 101; NTD 239 or 340; BIOL 221 and 221L or equivalent, 3 credits from Goal 3 (MATH 153 preferred); COMM 101; and BIOL 301, 301L, 302, and 302L. Options exist for transfer credit or testing. Please consult with Student Services at (208) 282-2622.
c. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 for all post-secondary education is required.
d. Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an LPN in the State of Idaho
e. Current CPR certification (AHA or American Red Cross only)
f. Proof of successful completion of IV Therapy course
g. Proof of current immunization and verfiied good health status per program policy, upon acceptance into the program.
h. Background check and drug screening per department policy, upon acceptance into the program
Students are admitted to the ADRN program once per year using a competitive application process. Upon completion or near-completion of the above criteria, submit a program application to Student Services, College of Technology (208) 282-2622. Once application is submitted and complete, and eligibility verified, the student will take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) from Assessment Technologies Institute. This TEAS score is combined with cumulative post-secondary GPA, years of LPN experience, employer/instructor reference, and documented adherence to nursing standards to rank-order applicants for each admission class.
For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses. The URL is http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml
This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.
Associate of Science Degree: Nursing
4½ Semester Program, including prerequisite courses
This is an academic Associate of Science degree program that provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical practicum instruction which prepares graduates to write the NCLEX-RN examination. Successfully passing this examination creates eligibility for the nurse to be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Idaho and to be eligible to apply for licensure in other states. Graduates from this program may articulate into programs offering B.S. and/or M.S. degrees in Nursing.
The courses listed below are specific to Idaho State University. Equivalent course work from other institutions will be individually evaluated and transferred in as appropriate.
General Education and Prerequisite Courses
BIOL 221,221L Introductory Microbiology, and Lab 4 crProgram-Specific Courses
BIOL 301,301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab
(Goals 4 and 5) 4 cr
BIOL 302,302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab
(Goals 4 and 5) 4 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech (Goal 2) 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing (Goal 1) 3 cr
NTD 239 Nutrition 3 cr
OR
NTD 340 Nutrition for Health Professionals 3 cr
PSYC 101 Introduction to General Psychology
(Goal 12) 3 cr
Goal 3 (MATH 153 preferred) 3 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7, 8 6 cr
One of Goals 9, 10A or 10B (minimum) 3 cr
Goal 11 3 cr
ADRN 210 Nursing Transition 2 cr
ADRN 211 Mental Health Nursing 3 cr
ADRN 212 Clinical Foundations of Nursing III 2 cr
ADRN 220,220L Health Assessment, and Lab 3 cr
ADRN 230 Medical and Surgical Nursing III 3 cr
ADRN 231 Clinical Foundations IV 4 cr
ADRN 232 Family Nursing 3 cr
ADRN 233 Medical and Surgical Nursing IV 3 cr
ADRN 245 Clinical Foundations of Nursing V 3 crMINIMUM TOTAL FOR DEGREE: 65 crProgression
The student is required to earn a grade of “C” or better in all ADRN courses, and is required to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better in order to remain in the program. All non-nursing courses must be completed prior to the start of the final (summer) semester.
Sample Course Sequence
Prior to program acceptance:
Options exist for transfer credit or testing. Please consult with student services at (208) 282-2622.
Semester 1 (Fall)
BIOL 221,221L Introductory Microbiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 301,301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
PSYC 101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 crTotal for Fall Semester: 17 crSemester 2 (Spring)BIOL 302,302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
NTD 239 Nutrition 3 cr
OR
NTD 340 Nutrition for Health Professionals
(preferred) 3 cr
Goal 3 (MATH 153 preferred) 3 cr
One of Goals 9, 10A, or 10B* (minimum) 3 cr
*(if 10B is completed, 8 cr will be required)Total for Spring Semester: 16 crAfter acceptance into program:
Semester 3 (Fall)
ADRN 210 Nursing Transition 2 cr
ADRN 211 Mental Health Nursing 3 cr
ADRN 212 Clinical Foundations of Nursing III 2 cr
ADRN 220,220L Health Assessment, and Lab 3 cr
Goal 11 3 crTotal for Fall Semester: 13 crSemester 4 (Spring)
ADRN 230 Medical and Surgical Nursing III 3 cr
ADRN 231 Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV 4 cr
ADRN 232 Family Nursing 3 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7, 8 6 crTotal for Spring Semester: 16 crSummer Semester
ADRN 233 Medical and Surgical Nursing IV 3 cr
ADRN 245 Clinical Foundations of Nursing V 3 crTotal for Summer Semester: 6 cr
ADRN Courses
ADRN 210 Nursing Transition 2 credits. Professional skills needed in the transition of roles from LPN to RN are addressed. The three roles of the professional nurse and evidence-based decision-making are stressed. PREREQ: Admission to program. F
ADRN 211 Mental Health Nursing 3 credits. Nursing assessment and care of the patient and family experiencing psycho-social and mental health disorders within acute, chronic, and community settings. PREREQ: Admission to program. F
ADRN 212 Clinical Foundations of Nursing III 2 credits. Clinical experiences for nursing care within a variety of acute and community-based settings guide the development of the problem solving process in nursing. The focus of this course is on skilled nursing and mental health nursing care, including therapeutic use of self. COREQ: ADRN 210, ADRN 211 and ADRN 220. F
ADRN 220 Health Assessment 2 credits. Health assessment of all ages, interpretation of data, extended development of critical thinking skills; developing patient care based on clinical findings. PREREQ: Admission to program. COREQ: ADRN 220L. F
ADRN 220L Health Assessment Lab 1 credit. Practical experience in health assessment of all ages; interpretation of clinical data in simulated situations; planning and prioritizing care based on clinical findings. COREQ: ADRN 220. F
ADRN 230 Medical and Surgical Nursing III 3 credits. Professional nursing care of individuals and groups with acute and chronic health events requiring nursing assessment and intervention within institutional and community care facilities. PREREQ: ADRN 212. COREQ: ADRN 231 and ADRN 232. S
ADRN 231 Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV 4 credits. Clinical experiences for nursing care within a variety of acute and community-based settings guide the development of knowledge and skills. PREREQ: ADRN 212. COREQ: ADRN 230. S
ADRN 232 Family Nursing 3 credits. Study of conditions or complications of women’s health, pregnancy, peri-partum, plus newborn, child, and family assessment; nursing care and prioritization of interventions for the child-bearing, child-rearing family are addressed. COREQ: ADRN 231. S
ADRN 233 Medical and Surgical Nursing IV 3 credits. The three roles of the nurse are established within the framework of legal and ethical professional nursing practice. Nursing assessments and interventions in the high-acuity patient are addressed. PREREQ: ADRN 230. COREQ: ADRN 245. Su
ADRN 245 Clinical Foundations of Nursing V 3 credits. Clinical practicum for the professional nursing care of high-acuity patients and their families. Nursing leadership is implemented along with critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making for persons and groups of persons experiencing health events. PREREQ: ADRN 231. COREQ: ADRN 233. Su
ADRN 298 Independent Study 1-5 credits. Designed to address specific learning needs of individuals, this course enables students to enhance nursing knowledge and skills. PREREQ: Permission of instructor and program director. D
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