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Nursing Associate in Applied Science

Prerequisite Credit Hours Contact Hours
BIOL 110 Human Anatomy & Physiology (or BIOL 101 Biological Science or comparable prerequisite for BIOL 205 Human Anatomy)  4 5

 

Prerequisite Ranking Courses Credit Hours Contact Hours
Chemistry 104, Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochemistry 4 6
Biology 205, Human Anatomy 4 5
Mathematics 122, Intermediate Algebra, or Mathematics 123, Quantitative Reasoning 4 4

 

Prior to Start of Program Credit Hours Contact Hours
Biology 206, Principles of Human Physiology 4 6
HEAL 121 Calculations for Healthcare Professionals 1 1
English 101, English Composition 3 3

 

Level 1 - First Semester Credit Hours Contact Hours
PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3 3
NURS 180 Nursing Fundamentals 6 10
NURS 131 Pharmacology I 2 2
Semester Total 11 15

 

Level 2 - Second Semester Credit Hours Contact Hours
ENGL 102 English Composition II 3 3
NURS 181 Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 (7 weeks) 5 10
NURS 182 Community Mental Health Nursing (7 weeks) 3 6
NURS 136 Pharmacology II 2 2
Semester Total 13 21

 

Level 3 - Third Semester Credit Hours Contact Hours
Humanities/Fine Arts Course** 3 3
NURS 290 Advanced Health Assessment 1 1
NURS 291 Medical-Surgical Nursing 2 (7 weeks) 4 8
NURS 292 Maternal & Child Nursing (7 weeks) 5 9
Semester Total 13 21

 

Level 4 - Fourth Semester Credit Hours Contact Hours
NURS 293 Medical-Surgical Nursing 3 (7 weeks) 4 8
NURS 294 Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 (7 weeks) 5 10
NURS 288/289 Current Issues in Nursing 1 1
Semester Total 10 19

 

  Credit Hours Contact Hours
Program Total 71 106

There are special admission requirements for the Nursing program. Acceptance into this program is competitive and based on a point system. Applicants are awarded points based on grades earned in program-specific prerequisite coursework. All accepted students are required to pass a criminal background check and drug screen prior to admission into the program. An Academic Advisor will help you determine prerequisites that are required and designed to prepare you for training in the program.

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact an academic advisor before starting any prerequisite testing and coursework. Students can send questions to advisor@lakemichigancollege.edu or make an advising appointment using the Appointments link on their LMC Navigate account. Questions regarding program application and admission may also be directed to the Health Sciences Office at healthsciences@lakemichigancollege.edu.

  • Fall Cohort applications – Due May 12 for a September start
  • Spring Cohort applications – Due September 12 for a January start

HESI A2 and TOEFL Information for Nursing Students

Core Values

  1. Caring
  2. Communication
  3. Diversity
  4. Ethics
  5. Excellence
  6. Holism
  7. Integrity

Integrating Concepts

  1. Patient-Centered Care
  2. Personal/Professional Development
  3. Evidence-Based Practice
  4. Information Management
  5. Teamwork and Collaboration
  6. Quality Improvement and Safety

Associate Degree Program Outcomes

  1. Promotion of Holism
  2. Nursing Judgement
  3. Professional Identity
  4. Spirit of Inquiry  

Outcome Data

NCLEX Pass Rates (first-time test takers)

2017: 94.5% (52/55)
2018: 93.6% (44/47 - 48 graduated, 47 tested)
2019: 95.9% (47/49)

The Associate in Applied Science-AAS nursing program at Lake Michigan College Napier Campus located in Benton Harbor, MI is accredited by the:  
 
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)  
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400  
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
 
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate in Applied Science-AAS nursing program is Continuing Accreditation  
 
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

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