Associate Degree

Nursing

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for admission all applicants must have:

1.  An ACT score of 18. 

     or

A score of less than 18 will be considered if the applicant has completed 12 semester  hours which must include completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and II with a grade of “C” or better.

2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

3. Completed all biological science courses within five years of admission to the ADN 

     program.

4. A minimum grade of "C" on all prerequisite and co-requisite courses in the ADN curriculum is required.

5. Attend one mandatory information session. The information session will be scheduled

    for the prospective student after other requirements have been met.

(For complete information regarding admission to the ADN program prospective applicants should refer to the college catalog at  http://www.eccc.edu/catalog/default.htm

 Application Process

The applicant must apply for regular admission and be accepted by the College (see college catalog). Complete the following steps in the Office Of Admissions, Records, and Research at East Central Community College by April 15 of the year of application:       

1. Applicants who have never attended East Central Community College must complete a college  application

2. Official transcripts from high school and/ or other colleges previously attended or GED report must be submitted  to the college.

The applicant who wishes to be considered for the Associate Degree Nursing program must complete steps 1 - 5.  Applications may be received from the ADN office after January 1 each year. Application packet must be submitted to Associate Degree Nursing Program. East Central Community College, P. O. Box 129, Decatur, MS  39327 by April 15 of the year of application.  The following documents must be submitted together:

1. Associate Degree Nursing Program application

2. Official ACT Score Report or documented score on transcript.   

3. Applicants who have never attended East Central Community College must send a copy of transcripts from all colleges previously attended (if applicable) showing prerequisite requirement and any required course work completed.

4. If you have never attended college you must send a complete high school transcript or GED score report.  High school seniors applying must send a copy of high school transcript reflecting grades through fall semester senior year.

5. If an applicant has been enrolled in another nursing program a letter from the program director/dean stating eligibility status must be submitted.

  Selection Notification

Due to the large number of applicants, space is limited to the most qualified applicants.  Selection is competitive. Candidates who have completed the biological science courses and the general academic courses will be considered first. Candidates chosen for the fall class will be notified by letter no later than May 30.  

Pre-requisite Course Requirements

To be complete before entrance in the fall of the year selected:

                        BIO 2514     Anatomy and Physiology I

                        BIO 2524     Anatomy and Physiology II

Academic Course Requirements

ADN First Level Fall Semester: 

                          ENG 1113, English Composition I

                          EPY 2533, Human Growth and Development

                          NUR 1118, Nursing I

                          NUR 2121, Nursing Seminar

                          Fine Arts/Humanities Elective*

ADN First Level Spring Semester:

                          ENG 1123, English Composition II

                          BIO 2924, Microbiology

                          NUR 1129, Nursing II

                          NUR 2121, Nursing Seminar

ADN Second Level Fall Semester:

                          PSY 1513, General Psychology

                          NUR 2149, Nursing III

                          NUR 2121, Nursing Seminar

ADN Second Level Spring Semester:

                          SPT 1113, Oral Communication*

                          SOC 2113, Introduction to Sociology*

                          NUR 2159, Nursing IV

                          NUR 2121, Nursing Seminar

*May be taken at any time during the course sequence.

Any non-nursing course may be taken prior to but not later than specified in the course sequence.  A math score of 14 or less on the ACT will necessitate successful completion of MAT 1103 (nursing math) MAT 1203 (developmental math) or higher, concurrent with or prior to NUR 1118.