The John A. Logan College Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to provide career mobility for persons who have successfully completed a practical nursing program. This unique nursing program is designed to prepare the student for the practice of nursing as defined in the Illinois Nursing Act and meets the requirements for schools approved for associate degree nursing in Illinois. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student will be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN licensing examination.

1. Graduated from an approved high school or demonstrated equivalent competency (GED examination).
2. Graduated from a state-approved program of practical nursing.
3. Fulfill admission policies for John A. Logan College including proof of residency.
4. Complete a pre-entrance testing program.
5. Be an Illinois practical nurse licensee in good standing or be eligible for Illinois licensure.
6. Have at least one year of full-time nursing experience or the equivalent (strongly recommended).
7. Successfully complete the ADN pre-entrance exam.
8. Provide proof of sound health to practice nursing.
9. Completed BIO 206 and CHM 141.

Selection Process

After the last test date, the scores of all eligible candidates are ranked from highest to lowest, and the top candidates are notified. Preference is given to in-district candidates. Test scores are valid for two years.

Objectives

Upon completion of the ADN Program, the graduates will be able to do the following:

1. Communicate effectively with clients, patients, family, and members of the transdisciplinary health team.
2. Apply principles of Erickson's stages of growth and development.
3. Apply principles of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
4. Utilize the nursing process to provide nursing care to patients with common health problems in selected health care settings.
5. Demonstrate the professional responsibility necessary to function safely in the graduate nurse role.
6. Utilize principles of nutrition in health and disease.
7. Utilize principles of pharmacology, with understanding of rationale, and administer medications safely.
8. Apply scientific principles as the foundation for nursing interventions.
9. Implement individualized nursing care according to the patient's cultural background.

Dates and Deadlines

Late February: Last date for ADN testing for selection for fall class (test scores valid for two years).

Early March: Last date for application file information to be completed to qualify for ranking/acceptance in the ADN program.

Early May: Orientation and registration for ADN classes for summer and fall sessions.

Both part-time and full-time programs are available. The part-time class is offered every other year (in the odd-numbered years).

For exact dates, contact the Assessment Office at 618-985-2828, ext. 8497.