Nursing A.S. Degree (Traditional)
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2024-2025 AD Nursing Program Student Handbook (pdf)
The Central Lakes College Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing Programs are pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA, attention Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, NLN CNEA Executive Director, no later than October 9, 2024 to cneaaccreditation@nln.org.
Career Description
Registered Nurses (RNs) make up the largest number of health care professionals in the United States. Currently there are 2.6 million RN jobs in the nation with an expected job growth rate of 22%, accounting for a more rapid growth rate than the national average for all other professions. RNs work to promote health, prevent disease, and help clients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for clients, families, and communities. When providing direct client care they assess and record symptoms, responses, and progress of clients; assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation. RNs develop and manage nursing care plans and must possess critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Program Information
The Associate Degree in Nursing (A.S.) at Central Lakes College is a traditional nursing program designed to educate and prepare individuals to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The program is four semesters long or two academic school years.
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Client Centered Care (NLN Human Flourishing)
The Associate Degree Nursing graduate advocates for individual clients in providing compassionate and culturally competent care through therapeutic communication and holistic assessments based on respect for clients’ preferences, values, and needs. - Nursing Judgment
The Associate Degree Nursing graduate applies the nursing process, evidence based decision making, and prioritization to develop a plan of care that ensures safe, quality treatment and health promotion for clients, families, and the community. - Professional Identity
The Associate Degree Nursing graduate practices professional nursing in an ethical and legal manner, including case management of clients, which demonstrates leadership, teamwork, delegation, collaboration, and life-long learning. - Quality Improvement (NLN Spirit of Inquiry)
The Associate Degree Nursing graduate contributes to continuous quality improvement by developing policies and procedures that incorporate evidence based practice while effectively using resources and technology to achieve optimal client outcomes.
Special Program Requirements
In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:
- College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
- Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College;
- Students must achieve a grade of B- or better in all Nursing (NURS) courses;
- Students must achieve a grade of C or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in the following courses: BIOL 2447 OR BIOL 2457, BIOL 2467, BIOL 2468, CHEM 1407, ENGL 1410 OR ENGL 1420, ENGL 1411 OR ENGL 1421, PHIL 2420 OR PHIL 2421 OR PHIL 2422, and PSYC 2421 OR PSYC 2423 OR PSYC 2431.
- Students must complete 31 MN Transfer Credits (MNTC) to graduate. Students taking the MNTC courses for fewer credits than those offered at CLC will be required to take additional MNTC courses to meet the 31 credit requirement.
Accreditation
The CLC Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). The most recent accreditation was affirmed in June, 2019.
Admissions
- Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR Certificate.
- NSGA 1110 Nursing Assistant Course, OR 75-hour Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Assistant, OR active on the MN Registry of Nursing Assistants.
- Students must apply to the program for each semester in which they are seeking admission to the Nursing major. Application to the college is NOT required if your current CLC student status is open. Students can consult with their academic advisor to determine whether their CLC application status is open. The Nursing program application can be found on the Nursing Admission web pages.
- Applications will be reviewed and students will be accepted up until the start of the semester if space is available in the program.
- Students applying to this program will be required to take and pass the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam with a score of 65% or higher. TEAS exam results are valid for 5 years from the date the test was taken. Students must provide an official TEAS transcript when applying to the program.
- Please Note: For students who apply to begin the program starting in Spring semester 2025, a different exam will be used to assess readiness for admission to the program. Check with the college before taking the TEAS exam.
- Any person who has direct contact with patients and residents at health care facilities licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health must have a criminal background study completed. Results of the study are to be on file in the Department of Nursing before students begin their clinical experiences. Any student who does not pass the criminal background study will not be permitted to participate in clinical experiences, thereby rendering the individual ineligible to progress in the AD Nursing Program.
- Drug testing may be required.
- Immunization documentation is required.Some courses may require students to meet College Placement Levels in reading, writing, and/or math. See an advisor for more information.For insurance purposes, clinical courses may require students be 18 years old.
Transfer Opportunities
Broader career opportunities are available for RNs with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing. Contact an advisor for assistance with transfer information for baccalaureate nursing programs at other colleges. Admission requirements and course equivalencies may vary. This program has articulation agreements with Bemidji State University, Metro State University, Minnesota State University – Mankato, Minnesota State University – Moorhead, Southwest Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, and Winona State University.
Employment Statistics
For more information regarding employment statistics, career salary information and estimated job growth, follow the resource links below:
https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/ces/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Salary information from indeed.com
Program Course Requirements
Required Discipline Courses
BIOL 2447* Introductory Microbiology (Goals 3,8) OR
BIOL 2457* Microbiology (Goal 3), 4 cr
BIOL 2467* Anatomy & Physiology I (Goal 3), 4 cr
BIOL 2468* Anatomy & Physiology II (Goal 3), 4 cr
CHEM 1407** Life Science Chemistry (Goal 3), 4 cr
ENGL 1410* Composition I (Goal 1) OR
ENGL 1420* Honors Composition I (Goal 1), 4 cr
ENGL 1411* Composition II (Goal 1) OR
ENGL 1421* Honors Composition II (Goals 1,9), 4 cr
NURS 1540 Professional Nursing Fundamentals, 3 cr
NURS 1541 Professional Nursing Fundamentals Lab, 2 cr
NURS 1542*** Medication Administration Concepts, 1 cr
NURS 1544* Professional Nursing Concepts I, 4 cr
NURS 1545* Professional Nursing Practicum I, 2 cr
NURS 2540* Professional Nursing Concepts II, 6 cr
NURS 2541* Professional Nursing Practicum II, 3 cr
NURS 2542* Advanced Skills for the Professional Nurse, 1 cr
NURS 2545* Professional Nursing Concepts III, 6 cr
NURS 2546* Professional Nursing Practicum III, 3 cr
NURS 2547* Professional Nursing Leadership, 2 cr
PHIL 2420 Ethics (Goals 6,9) OR
PHIL 2421* Honors Ethics (Goals 6,9) OR
PHIL 2422 Medical Ethics (Goals 6,9), 3 cr
PSYC 2421 General Psychology (Goals 2,5) OR
PSYC 2423* Honors General Psychology (Goals 2,5) OR
PSYC 2431+ Human Development (Goal 5), 3-4 cr
*Denotes Prerequisites
**CHEM 1410, 1414, 1424 or 1425, 2472 or 2473 may be substituted for CHEM 1407.
***NURS 2522 may be substituted for NURS 1542.
+If taking PSYC 2431, one additional MnTC credit is required.
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Program Instructors
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Aubrey | Beadell | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | (218) 855-8014 | aubrey.beadell@clcmn.edu | 1 | More details | |||
Nick | O'Reilly | Occupational Skills Program College Lab Assistant | OccupationalSkills | 218-855-8077 | Nicholas.oreilly@clcmn.edu | 2 | More details | |||
Kevin | Lomax | College Lab Assistant | Automotive Faculty | 218-855-8000 | KLomax@clcmn.edu | 3 | More details | |||
Jody | Flynn | Accessibility Services Assistant | Accessibility | 218-855-8056 | jody.flynn@clcmn.edu | 5 | More details | |||
Deana | Bobzien | Instructor | CollegeCareerStudies - Mathematics - Supportive Services | 218-855-8339 | deana.bobzien@clcmn.edu | 7 | More details | |||
Brianna | Rajkowski | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | 218-855-8228 | brianna.rajkowski@clcmn.edu | 8 | More details | |||
Tajia | Anderson | PSEO Specialist | Admissions - CollegeCreditInHighSchool- PSEO | (218) 855-8079 | tajia.anderson@clcmn.edu | 10 | More details | |||
David | Gray | Instructor | History | 218-855-8189 | david.gray@clcmn.edu | 14 | More details | |||
Jim | Nagy | Adjunct Instructor | GraphicDesign | 218-855-8157 | james.nagy@clcmn.edu | 15 | More details | |||
Brandon | Schneider | Instructor | HeavyEquipment | 218-894-5179 | brandon.schneider@clcmn.edu | 16 | More details | |||
Natalia | DePauw | Director of Dual Enrollment | PSEO - CollegeCreditInHighSchool - Advising | 218-855-8263 | natalia.depauw@clcmn.edu | 18 | More details | |||
Amy | Disterhaupt | Admissions Specialist | Admissions | 218-855-8250 | amy.disterhaupt@clcmn.edu | 20 | More details | |||
Nick | Heisserer | Dean of Brainerd Career & Technical Programs | Administration | 218-855-8067 | nick.heisserer@clcmn.edu | 21 | More details | |||
Matthew | Krueger | Environmental Health and Safety Officer | Maintenance - Security - Safety | 218-855-8115 | matthew.krueger@clcmn.edu | 22 | More details | |||
Mark | Lindquist | Instructor | Music | 218-855-8203 | mark.lindquist@clcmn.edu | 23 | More details | |||
Jeremy | Goddard | Bookstore/Print Shop | Bookstore Supportive Services | 218-855-8146 | Jeremy.Goddard@clcmn.edu | 25 | More details | |||
Sarah | Jennissen | Instsructor | NursingAssistant - PracticalNursing - TrainedMedicationAid | 218-894-5308 | sarah.jennissen@clcmn.edu | 26 | More details | |||
Cash | Robinson | Academic Advisor | TRIOUpwardBound - Advising | 218-855-8035 | cash.robinson@clcmn.edu | 28 | More details | |||
Ryan | Wright | Enrollment Representative | Admissions - CampusTours | 218-855-8013 | ryan.wright@clcmn.edu | 31 | More details | |||
Steve | Wenzel | Instructor | PoliticalScience | 218-855-8073 | stephen.wenzel@clcmn.edu | 32 | More details | |||
Julie | Woitalla | Instructor | NursingASDegree - PracticalNursing | 218-855-8168 | julie.woitalla@clcmn.edu | 33 | More details | |||
Josh | Zaborowski | Upward Bound Advisor | TRIOUpwardBound - Assessment | 218-855-8032 | joshua.zaborowski@clcmn.edu | 35 | More details | |||
Paul | Zimmerman | Instructor | Diesel Faculty | 218-894-5143 | paul.zimmerman@clcmn.edu | 36 | More details | |||
Ed | Uhlenkamp | Instructor | FarmBusinessManagement | 218-894-5160 | edward.uhlenkamp@clcmn.edu | https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/ShowForm.aspx?RequestedDynamicFormTemplate=32c40b45-028c-46d6-9f79-9c1edc503713 | 38 | More details | ||
James | Velde | Instructor | FarmBusinessManagement | 218-234-3981 | james.velde@clcmn.edu | https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/ShowForm.aspx?RequestedDynamicFormTemplate=cff3bff4-005f-4f5c-82a8-4c6aed02c8e9 | 39 | More details |
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