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Associate Degree Nursing (AAS), Registered Nursing (A45110)

  • Degree Offered: Associate Degree
  • Duration: Long Term More than 12 months
  • Program Code: A45110
  • Program Requirements:

     

How to Apply Requirements

The 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.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The associate degree nursing program at Cleveland Community College located in Shelby, North Carolina is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is initial accreditation.

Associate Degree Nursing Program Outcomes

Licensure Pass Rate

Year        NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
 2024 93%

Program Completion

 Admit Year Graduation Year Admitted Students Graduated with Cohort Completion Rate %
 2022 2024 77 60 78%

Job Placement Rates

Graduation Year Employment Rate Within Six Months of Graduation
 2024 100%                 

Admission and Selection Criteria
CCC has established admissions and selection procedures to ensure students are admitted and selected in a consistent and equitable manner. Completion of these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program. All applicants are encouraged to attend a Health Sciences Symposium, which is held in June and November, to learn more information about the program.

All admissions criteria must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office prior to the program deadline. The deadline is January 25.

Admission Requirements

  • Application to the College and NC Residency
  • Reading/English: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency:

• Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for ENG 111 without corequisite (or currently enrolled)

• Completion of ENG 111 or equivalent with a minimum of "C"

• Have a 2.8 or higher unweighted high school GPA

• Provide satisfactory placement test scores

• Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree (if applicable)

• TEAS Score of 65 or higher

 

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Testing Information

The TEAS is designed specifically to assess the preparedness of students applying to a health sciences program. TEAS scores are good for 5 years and must have a minimum of 30 days between each test. Students must register for the test through ATI at www.atitesting.com.

TEAS testing information:

  • Paper and pencil will be provided
  • No smartwatches or any other programmable devices are allowed
  • Cell phones must be turned off
  • No food or drink allowed, unless medically necessary
  • Photo ID required
  • ATI login information

Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements

An email notification of provisional acceptance will be sent by February 20. The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements:

  • Attend nursing orientation
  • Complete CCC Health Sciences Medical Form
  • Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database
  • The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation):
    • Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA
    • Hepatitis B
    • Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current Influenza Season
    • Varicella
    • Td or TDaP
    • MMR
  • CPR Certification will be offered the first week of class (first fall semester only) and must remain current throughout the program.
  • Verification of current PN licensure or Nurse Aide I certification with no substantiated findings is required for entry in program. Once admitted, students are not required to remain on the Nurse Aide I registry through the duration of the program.
  • Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program
  • Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance

Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies.

Essential Functions and Technical Standards

Purpose Statement

The provided text outlines the essential standards and expectations for students in a clinical program. It emphasizes the need for students to demonstrate cognitive, critical thinking, interpersonal, behavioral, physical, and communication skills required for high-quality patient care. Reasonable accommodations for documented disabilities are considered, but students must independently meet performance standards set by clinical sites and the college. Failure to meet these standards may prevent program completion. The standards reflect job requirements for entry-level professionals and ensure patient safety. Examples are illustrative but not exhaustive.

Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry
Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills

Nursing students will be involved in acquiring knowledge, processing information, and making decisions. They include analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing data to solve problems, form judgments, and create solutions.


Gather information, analyze cause-effect relationships, monitor health changes, and set goals with interventions.
Tactile Skills

Sense of touch sufficient to discern information. 

Perform a physical assessment, palpation, monitor skin temperature 
Visual Skills: Visual ability to monitor and assess patient care needs. Observe patient responses to treatment.
Detect changes in skin color.
Read sphygmomanometer.
Mobility/Motor Skills  Demonstrate dexterity, coordination, and strength to perform nursing tasks safely, including handling up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift, transfer, or adjust patients safely—the ability to walk, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods. 
Auditory Skills  Hearing ability to monitor and assess health needs. Hear equipment/emergency alarms and calls for assistance.
Listen to heart, lung, and blood pressure sounds.
 Visual Skills  Visual ability to monitor and assess patient care needs. Observe patient responses to treatment.
Detect changes in skin color.
Read sphygmomanometer.
Interpersonal and Behavioral Skills Interact effectively with diverse groups, maintain emotional stability under stress, adapt to change, and build professional relationships. Demonstrate sound judgment, timely care, accountability, adaptability to feedback, respect for patients, teamwork, and professionalism.
Communication Skills Communicate effectively in English using verbal, nonverbal, and written formats with others. Answer questions, document patient data accurately, use proper terminology, interpret orders, record responses, and practice active listening.
Occupational Exposure Manage multiple roles under stress while ensuring safety through proper precautions against hazards and infectious materials.
To encounter harmful substances -bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals. Potentially harmful needlestick injuries, exposure to bodily fluids, and exposure to airborne contaminants while caring for patients. Legal/ethical dilemmas. Liability issues.

Traditional Pathway Fees - Estimated Total Cost for Program

Fee Description  Year 1  Year 2 
Tuition (NUR Courses Only)  $1748.00  $1520.00
Program Fee (ATI Fee)  $1540.00  $0
Lab Fees  $72.00   $36.00
Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker  $144.00  $82.00
Clinical Tracker  $40.00  $40.00
Health Sciences Fee (Uniforms Included)  $200.00  $0
Malpractice Insurance  $16.00  $16.00
CPR Card  $10.00  $0
Textbooks (NUR Courses Only For Both Years)  $400.00 - $800.00  $0
Pinning Fee  $0  $75.00
Estimated Total $4170.00 - $4570.00  $1769.00
Estimated Grand Total (2 Years)  $5939.00-$6339.00

Understanding the Ranking Process

When all admissions requirements have been met, qualified applicants are ranked using a point system. Enrollment in related courses is not required for acceptance; however, extra points will be awarded for each related course, completed by the deadline, based on the grade earned in the course. If the course is repeated, the highest grade earned will be used in the ranking.

  • A = 4 points
  • B = 3 points
  • C = 2 points (no points are awarded for grades lower than C)

AP credit is based on the individual scores:

  • 5 = 4 points
  • 4 = 3 points
  • 3 = 2 points (no points are awarded for scores lower than 3)

Related course points will be added to the total TEAS score for the ranking. Applicants with the highest ranked scores will be accepted. In the event of a tie, a Traditional Pathway applicant with the highest science score on the TEAS will be ranked higher, and the GPA will be used for LPN to ADN Pathway applicants. An alternate list will be maintained in ranking order. Alternates will only be accepted if a space becomes available. Applicants not admitted to the program must reapply. The below charts can be used to track related course points based on pathway.

Related courses for Traditional Pathway:

Course  Grade  Points Earned 
BIO 168     
BIO 169    
CNA (with clinical experience)    
ENG 111    
PSY 150 or SOC 210    

Reentry Process

For students seeking reentry to the Associate Degree Nursing program:

  1. All requests for reentry into the nursing program must be approved by the Admissions Office and the Nursing Director prior to implementation.
  2. Only one reentry will be considered for the nursing program.

Applied and Not Accepted to Program

Students not selected to the program may reapply for the next year by completing a new health sciences application. All applications for admission must be updated annually.

Grading Policy

All NUR Courses must receive a grade of B or higher, and all other courses in the program must receive a grade of C or higher.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BIO-169 - Anatomy and Physiology II  3  3  0  4  Fall, Spring, Summer
 BIO-275 - Microbiology  3  3  0  4  Fall, Spring, Summer
 NUR-111 - Intro to Health Concepts  4  6  6  8  Fall
 NUR-112 - Health-Illness Concepts  3  0  6  5  Spring
 NUR-113 - Family Health Concepts  3  0  6  5  Fall
 NUR-114 - Holistic Health Concepts  3  0  6  5  Summer
 NUR-211 - Healthcare Concepts  3  0  6  5  Spring
 NUR-212 - Health System Concepts  3  0  6  5  Fall
 NUR-213 - Complex Health Concepts  4  3  15  10  Spring

Total Major Hours: 51

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 ENG-111 - Writing and Inquiry  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 ENG-112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines  3  0  0  3  Fall

Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 ART-111 - Art Appreciation  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 ART-114 - Art History Survey I  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring
 ART-115 - Art History Survey II  3  0  0  3  Spring
 HUM-115 - Critical Thinking  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 MUS-110 - Music Appreciation  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 PHI-215 - Philosophical Issues  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring
 PHI-240 - Introduction to Ethics  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 PSY-150 - General Psychology  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 PSY-241 - Developmental Psych  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BIO-168 - Anatomy and Physiology I  3  3  0  4  Fall, Spring, Summer

Total General Education Hours: 19

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BIO-168 - Anatomy and Physiology I  3  3  0  4  Fall, Spring, Summer
 NUR-111 - Intro to Health Concepts  4  6  6  8  Fall
 PSY-150 - General Psychology  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer

Spring Semester

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BIO-169 - Anatomy and Physiology II  3  3  0  4  Fall, Spring, Summer
 NUR-112 - Health-Illness Concepts  3  0  6  5  Spring
 NUR-211 - Healthcare Concepts  3  0  6  5  Spring

Summer Term

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 ENG-111 - Writing and Inquiry  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer
 NUR-114 - Holistic Health Concepts  3  0  6  5  Summer
 PSY-241 - Developmental Psych  3  0  0  3  Fall, Spring, Summer

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 BIO-275 - Microbiology  3  3  0  4  Fall, Spring, Summer
 ENG-112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines  3  0  0  3  Fall
 NUR-113 - Family Health Concepts  3  0  6  5  Fall
 NUR-212 - Health System Concepts  3  0  6  5  Fall

Spring Semester

Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Clinic Hours Credits Semester Available
 NUR-213 - Complex Health Concepts  4  3  15  10  Spring
 Humanities/Fine Arts Course*      3  

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