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Delores Jackson, R.N., M.S.N., Coordinator/Advisor
2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
269-927-3571 or
269-927-8100, ext. 5092
E-Mail: jacksond@lakemichigancollege.edu
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1-800-252-1562

This is a one calendar year program. After the first two semesters with the associate degree students (RN), the Practical Nursing students complete the following spring and summer sessions and are then eligible for NCLEX-PN board exams.

Pre-Nursing
Remedial courses as determined by testing (see Nursing site)
CIS 102 Basic Computer Literacy (or equivalent)
READ 110 Medical Terminology (or equivalent)
CHEM 105 Chemistry (prerequisite for Physiology)

Pre-Program
BIOL 205 Human Anatomy

Courses with a prefix other than NURS may be taken before acceptance into either program. These courses may be taken earlier than listed, but not later. Please note that most courses in a given semester are considered as prerequisites to the following semester.

Cr. Hrs. = Credit hours. These are the hours on which tuition is based.

Contact Hrs. = Contact hours. These are the actual number of hours a course meets per week in a 15-week semester.

Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Nursing Student Handbook:
The nursing programs are highly technical programs and deal with the safety of patients admitted to local hospitals and nursing homes. For this reason, the nursing student is subject to many rules not required of other College students. Most of these rules are listed in the Student Handbook. A copy of the handbook may be obtained from the Health Science Department, seen in the library, and it will be given to accepted students at orientation.

Required CPR for Professional Rescuer, Healthcare Provider, and AED (Automated External Defibrilation) Certification:
CPR certification/recertification (BCLS or AED) is required and may be obtained before beginning the program. Heart Saver and Race for Life are not acceptable. CPR must be completed before the start of the first semester for first year and second year students. For students completing two consecutive years of nursing, CPR is good for two years.

Physical Exam & Immunizations:
All nursing students are required to have a physical exam completed prior to beginning nursing classes. This is best done in the summer just before classes begin.

As part of this physical exam, it is essential to provide proof of freedom from communicable diseases. If this information is not on the physical form, it will be required separately. Specific vaccinations must be done or proof of antibody titer immunity provided for the following:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)
• Td (Tetanus, Diptheria)
• Hepatitis B vaccination
• Tuberculin Skin Test with negative results or proof of freedom from TB by chest x-ray

Transportation & Attendance:
All nursing students must have their own dependable transportation and dependable baby sitters who can care for children even if they become ill. Attendance rules are strict and are enforced.

COST ESTIMATES:

Tuition: See class schedule for current rates. Note that for some of
the courses there is an additional fee. This is a fee for hours that a course meets per week that are more than the credit hours.

Total tuition and fees for in-district students for all courses is currently:

PN program (50 credits) $6538.00
ADN program (71 credits) $10,263.60

Liability Insurance: provided by the College.

Health Insurance: Your own. Strongly recommended.

Nursing Books: Approx. $830 first semester, less each following
semester.

Uniforms: $150-$250. Purchase at designated uniform retailer.

Other: (Included in uniform costs) White duty shoes (all white) & hose, watch with second hand, bandage scissors, warm-up jacket, name pin (purchased first week of class).

Additional Expenses: Transportation to and from clinical facilities (car pooling is not always possible), both for clinical appointments and the day previous to prepare for clinical; achievement tests during the last semester—total approx. $30; graduation pin—$40-$200; NCLEX licensure exam fees—$240; graduation fee—$50; Nursing lab packs - $101.60 for first year students, $86.40 for second year students; MEDS Publishing Computer Program - $135.75 per Nursing Program semester.

Please note that, except for tuition, the above costs are only those related to the nursing program. There are also books and supplies to purchase for general education courses. Many students have additional expenses, such as review program prior to board exams and hotel and food expenses at review sessions.

Tuition, fees, and other expenses subject to change without notice.

Lake Michigan College is an Equal Opportunity Institution, affording enrollment, employment, and services without distinction on the basis of age, color, height, weight, creed, disability, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, or sex.

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