Associate Degree in Nursing (AAS.ADN)

Associate Degree in Applied Science

The Associate Degree in Nursing program is an intensive, two-year academic program that includes classroom, skills laboratory and clinical experience in various healthcare agencies. The student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree upon completion of the program and may apply to complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-RN, the graduate may apply for RN licensure. Completion of the ADN program does not guarantee RN licensure. There are some conditions for which the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may refuse to issue a license. Please consult with the director of ADN program to avoid license application hindrances. The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326; Phone:  404-975-5000, Fax:  404-975-5020.

ADN brochures, admission requirements/information sheets, program competencies/handbook and intent forms are available through Counseling Services and/or the Allied Health division.

Note: State regulations require that qualified in-district residents must be accepted first before any consideration can be given to out-of-district applicants.

Applicants seeking admission into the ADN Program must have a completed nursing department application file in the nursing department by February 1, or the preceding business day if February 1 falls on a weekend.  Applicants will be notified in writing of acceptance/denial within six weeks of the deadline.

The following admission criteria and procedures are in accordance with Illinois law: If there are more qualified applicants than spaces available in the program, admission is competitive and selective using an objective formula approved by the Nursing Department. Selection criteria includes the date on intent form filed in nursing office; academic achievement in pre-requisite and co-requisite courses; and pre-RN assessment composite raw score (a composite below 90 is not acceptable; the most recent test score is used). The admission selection form and current program policies are available from the nursing director.

Download the ADN checklist for the complete application procedure.

Admission Criteria
The following procedures and prerequisites must be satisfied before admission to the Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing program can be considered.

1. Complete an application to Lake Land College and submit to the Admissions and Records Office. (Note: Acceptance to the College does not guarantee admission into the ADN program.)
2. Obtain an ADN Program Intent Form and return it completed to the Nursing department.
3. Submit an official transcript from all colleges and/or nursing schools attended, to the Admissions and Records Office.
4. Provide documentation that the following prerequisites have been completed (Courses must be completed within five years of program application deadline with a grade of "C" or better.  High school applicants may provide high school transcript demonstrating progress towards completion of prerequisites.):
   1. One year of high school biology, or BIO100 at Lake Land College, or equivalent college-level course.
   2. One year of high school chemistry, or CHM101, CHM111,  or CHM120 at Lake Land College, or equivalent college-level course.
5. Demonstrate satisfactory scores in two of the the three categories on the Lake Land College placement tests: Compass Reading, 83; Compass English, 81; and Compass Math, 39.  CPT Reading, 76; CPT English, 61; CPT Math–Comp 84, El Alg 36, or Int Alg 22; (Eligibility to take the pre RN test is determined by these tests.). ACT scores may be submitted instead of taking the placement exam. ACT scores should be reported directly to the college from ACT.  Contact nursing director for comparable scores to LLC test.
6. Demonstrate satisfactory scores on the pre-RN assessment test. (A pre-RN composite raw score below 90 is not acceptable. Test scores more than three years preceding the February 1 deadline are not acceptable.) Pre-RN assessments are offered at least two times a year. Dates for pre-RN assessments and program policies are available from the Nursing Department.
7. High school students who successfully complete Partnership for Career and College Success (PCCS) curriculum should consult with the director regarding enrollment requirements and procedures.
8. The ADN curriculum is outlined in this catalog. Co-requisite courses may be taken prior to or during the semester designated but, not after. Co-requisite courses are only accepted with a "C" or above. Prior completion of science courses required in the ADN program must be current within five years of the program application deadline.
9. Practical nursing graduates may apply in writing to the Nursing Department for a waiver of ADN 040, ADN 041, ADN 042 and HED 102. Please see the director for waiver criteria; also contact the nursing director/nursing advisor for additional nursing application criteria. LPN’s with a certificate from a non-accredited,vocational school will be required to take HED 102. If you are already an LPN and want to apply to the ADN program, please contact the Director of Nursing.
10. LPN applicants must complete (with a "C" grade or higher) PSY279, Human Development; BIO225, Human Anatomy and Physiology I; AHE055 Math for Meds, BIO226, Human Anatomy and Physiology II; HED290 Disease Process or BIO235 Microbiology (required for BSN Degree); and ADN051 Transition to ADN, or equivalent college-level courses before enrollment.
11. Students with 42 semester hours of college credit with a grade of “C” of above (GPA 2.0) may apply in writing to the nursing department for a waiver of current LLC assessment tests or ACT test scores.
12. Two semester credit hours for ADN 041 may be granted to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).  A copy of certification and verification of current CNA employment must be submitted to the director for approval.

Acceptance
The following admission requirements must be completed after notification of acceptance.

1. Complete the Lake Land College ADN Program Physical Examination and Background Check forms. These forms are provided by the nursing department.
2. Obtain and/or maintain current CPR certification (not older than one year).  Submit a copy of certification to the LLC Nurse's office.  Students must maintain current certification for the duration of the ADN program.
3. Attend the nursing program orientation in the semester preceding program start. Students will be notified by mail of the orientation date.
4. Maintain a  "C" or better in all ADN program courses.  This is a requirement to progress/graduate from the ADN program.

Cost
In addition to tuition and fees, costs for nursing program include: textbooks, uniforms, supplies, physical examination and immunizations, background check, a comprehensive assessment test and NCLEX exam fees, and transportation to hospital clinical experiences.  Additional expenses upon completion of the program will include licensure application fees, NCLEX-RN test fees, and RN license fees, upon successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.

For more information contact:
Nicole Zeller
(217) 234-5452
nzeller@lakeland.cc.il.us