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Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement (Year Two)

Why study associate degree nursing?

Prospective students wanting to become a registered nurse will find program information under the Practical Nursing web page for our Bi-level Associate Degree Nursing Program.  Students may complete the requirements for the NCLEX-RN (licensing exam for RN) in two years if the student is not already a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

If you are an LPN and want to advance your career, this is the program for you. This is year 2 of a two year program. It consists of a transitions course and two full semesters of classes. Pre-requisite courses are listed under the selection criteria link at the bottom of this website.

For financial aid assistance, please visit the Financial Aid Web page listed under the Services for Students link for information on how to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and other scholarship opportunities. Another source for free nursing scholarships and other financial aid resources can be accessed at http://www.nursingscholarship.us.

Program requirements

The mission of the Associate Degree Nursing program is to prepare students to become registered professional nurses Through a bi-level program in an educational environment that promotes critical thinking, growth of the individual student and a holistic view of health care. The student is expected to be caring, conscientious, flexible, professional, and accountable for their actions. In addition, education is a learning process that results in behavioral change and is most effective as a shared responsibility.

The associate degree nursing program requires an application for admission in addition to the SFCC Application for Admission. Please see the Applications page and select the Associate Degree Nursapplication for the program application as well as the selection process, curriculum plan, State Board of Nursing requirements and cost.

1.  Statement of Philosophy
2.  Outcome Criteria
3.  Essential Qualifications
4.  Selection Criteria

Program Requirements

Contact

Beverly Wilkerson RN
Program Administrator
(660) 530-5800, ext. 7329
Bwilkerson@sfccmo.edu