Associate Degree Nursing

Associate in Applied Science

Modes of Instruction

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Kaskaskia Colleges Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to patients of various ages in a variety of settings. Students benefit from expert faculty, a state-of-the-art Nursing Education Center, and hands-on learning in our high-tech simulation labs. Clinical rotations begin in 1st semester, providing real-world experience in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Our program offers two pathways: current LPNs can complete the ADN program in as little as 1 year, while traditional students can complete in as little as 2 years. New students are admitted four times per year (August, October, January, and March), allowing flexible entry points.

Our strong pass rates reflect the quality of instruction and student support provided throughout the program.

2024 NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 95%

To learn more about job placement rates, program completion data, and additional outcome measures, review our ADN Program Outcomes report.

To apply to the College, please click the Apply button below. To apply to this program, scroll to the bottom of the page and under “Additional Information”, choose the Allied Health Applications link.

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How to Apply to the Program

1. Apply to Kaskaskia College (see link above).

2. Fill out the Allied Health Application. The link contains applications to all the Kaskaskia College Allied Health Programs.

Questions? Learn more about the Nursing Program Application Process.

End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes

Provide safe, quality, evidence-based care to meet the unique needs of diverse patients, families, and community groups.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication that is caring and respectful with the patients, families, and healthcare team.
Practices patient advocacy.
Utilizes evidence-based practices to make clinical judgments.
Prioritizes organized care of multiple patients.
Practices behaviors showing reliable, ethical, and legal responsibility.
Utilizes evidence-based knowledge to teach prevention and health promotion practices.

Students completing this degree must also complete curriculum requirements aligned with General Education Student Learning Outcomes.

Alpha Delta Nu

Kaskaskia Colleges Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society recognizes academic excellence in Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program students. Established by the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) in 2012, the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society encourages the pursuit of advanced degrees in the nursing profession and continuing education as a lifelong professional responsibility. Additionally, the society shall participate in recruiting qualified individuals into the nursing profession.

Provisional membership is offered to students in the second semester of the ADN Program who have earned a grade of B or better in each nursing course. During provisional membership, students are required to create and actively participate in an educational or recruitment service project designed to further interest in the nursing profession. Full membership into Alpha Delta Nu is granted in the final semester of the ADN Program to students who have completed the service project and continue to maintain a B or better grade in each nursing course.

Program Details

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To apply to the Kaskaskia College Associate Degree Nursing program, students must have:
Students enrolling in a Health Science Program should be aware that healthcare facilities require criminal background checks and drug screenings for individuals engaged in patient care in any capacity. As a result, Kaskaskia College requires background checks and drug screenings before participating in clinicals and/or internships. In cases where students fail to meet the eligibility criteria based on their background check or drug screen results, they would not be permitted to engage in clinical and/or internship experiences. The expenses associated with these screenings are integrated into the program fees.

Clinical facilities also mandate proof of vaccinations for those involved in patient care. Therefore, Kaskaskia College requires students to provide proof of vaccinations upon program entry and prior to their involvement in clinicals and/or internships. These specific immunization requirements are within the respective program handbook and discussed at the respective program orientation.

A fingerprint background check is required for all applicants for NCLEX.

Curriculum

First Semester
NURS-101	Fundamentals of Nursing I	3.50
NURS-106	Foundations of Nursing	3.50
NURS-107	Dosage Calculations	0.50
NURS-109	Basic Concepts in Pharmacology	1.50
PSYH-100	Life Span Growth & Development (have taken or concurrently with NURS 106-101)	3.00
BIOL-121	Anatomy & Physiology (have taken or concurrently with NURS 106-101)	4.00
		16.00

Second Semester
NURS-104	Fundamentals of Nursing II	4.00
NURS-105	Basic Concepts in Ment. Hlth Nurs.	4.00
ENGL-101	English Composition	3.00
PSYH-101	Psychology	3.00
BIOL-122	Anatomy & Physiology (have taken or concurrently with NURS 104-105)	4.00
		18.00

Third Semester
NURS-209	Advanced Pharmacology	2.00
NURS-211	Nursing Care of Adult and Child I	6.00
NURS-212	Nursing Care of Adult and Child II	6.00
COMM-103	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3.00
BIOL-215	Microbiology (Must be completed prior to 4th semester)	4.00
		21.00

Fourth Semester
NURS-213	Nursing Care of Adult and Child III	6.00
NURS-214	Nursing Care of Adult and Child IV	6.00
NURS-216	Professional Challenges & Issues	2.00
SOCO-101	Sociology	3.00
		17.00

General education courses are built into the curriculum but can be taken prior to the semester where they are indicated on the curriculum. All NURS courses are delivered in an 8-week format. NURS courses are restricted to students currently accepted in the ADN program or on permission of the Dean of Health Sciences. Students who successfully complete all required courses and meet eligibility requirements outlined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN). Students are required to earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and approved substitutes to be eligible to continue in the program. If, in the opinion of an instructor and/or dean, any student's work, conduct, or health might have a detrimental effect on patients or personnel within a clinical agency, said student may be withdrawn from the clinical setting. Students who fail/withdraw from the same nursing course two times or fail/withdraw from three separate nursing courses will be dismissed from the program. Students are eligible to appeal a dismissal, should extenuating circumstances be applicable. Students who receive approval to re-enter will be subject to policies, procedures, and curriculum which are current at the time of re-entry.

Cost

First Year
tuition (34 credit hours)	$4760.00
student services fee (34 credit hours)	$884.00
lab fee	$1918.00
books	$1232.00
insurance (liability/malpractice/accident)	$34.00
uniforms and shoes	$160.00
supplies (watch, scissors, stethoscope)	$105.00
CPR class	$55.00
physical exam and TB test	$100.00
Clinical Exchange	$41.00
	$9289.00

Second Year
tuition (38 credit hours)	$5320.00
student services fee (38 credit hours)	$988.00
lab fee	$1128.00
insurance (liability/malpractice/accident)	$34.00
supplies, misc	$30.00
school pin	$0.00
NCLEX fingerprint background check	$75.00
NCLEX testing and licensure fee	$308.00
Clinical Exchange	$41.00
	$7924.00

LPN - RN Bridge Option

Third Semester
NURS-209	Advanced Pharmacology	2.00
NURS-211	Nursing Care of Adult and Child I	6.00
NURS-212	Nursing Care of Adult and Child II	6.00
COMM-103	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3.00
BIOL-215	Microbiology	4.00
PSYH-101	Psychology	3.00
		24.00

Fourth Semester
NURS-213	Nursing Care of Adult and Child III	6.00
NURS-214	Nursing Care of Adult and Child IV	6.00
NURS-216	Professional Challenges & Issues	2.00
SOCO-101	Sociology	3.00
ENGL-101	English Composition	3.00
		20.00

Must successfully complete NURS 110 LPN – RN Bridge course (4 credit hours) prior to being admitted into this track of the ADN program.

LPN - RN Bridge Cost

Second Year
Tuition (44 credit hours)	$6160.00
Student Services Fee (44 credit hours)	$1144.00
Lab fees (includes 1 ATI testing)	$1131.00
Books (Purchased at college bookstore)	$439.49
Clinical Exchange	$41.00
Liability/Malpractice/Accident Insurance (Purchase at cashier's office)	$34.00
Miscellaneous Supplies	$30.00
Fingerprint Background Check required for NCLEX	$75.00
NCLEX Testing Fee and Licensure Fee	$308.00
	$9362.49

Additional Expenses
Tuition (4 credit hours)	$560.00
Student Services Fee (4 credit hours)	$104.00
Lab fees (includes ATI testing)	$838.00
Liability/Malpractice/Accident Insurance (Purchase at Cashier's Office)	$34.00
Clinical Uniforms & Shoes	$160.00
Miscellaneous Supplies (watch, scissors, stethoscope)	$105.00
Drug Screen & Background Check	$95.00
Physical Exam & TB Test	$100.00
CPR Class	$55.00
Clinical Exchange	$41.00
	$2092.00

The Associate Degree nursing program at Kaskaskia College located in Centralia, IL is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
Nurse Assistant Certificate
Practical Nursing Certificate
The Kaskaskia College Associate Degree Nursing program meets licensure requirements in the state of Illinois.

Higher education institutions and the U.S. Department of Education share a common goal: to support students in educational programs that lead to state licensure, enabling them to fulfill the educational requirements necessary for employment in their chosen field. According to U.S. Department of Education regulations 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32), starting July 1, 2024, all institutions must disclose whether the curriculum for Title IV-eligible programs designed or advertised as leading to professional licensure or certification required for employment meets state educational requirements where a student is located. Disclosure is required regardless of a program's modality. Academic programs that provide a path to optional, national, or industry certifications do not require disclosure.

Kaskaskia College strives to ensure that information regarding educational requirements for licensure or certification is up to date; however, state requirements may change. Beyond educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residency requirements, jurisprudence exams, and other training.

The new U.S. Department of Education regulations, 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32) require colleges to assign programs leading to licensure or certification to one of two categories; Yes, meets state requirements or No, does not meet state requirements.

Kaskaskia Colleges educational programs are designed to meet licensure requirements in the state of Illinois regardless of the modality of instruction. The programs listed below meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification for that occupation in Illinois:

Associate Degree Nursing

Cosmetology

Dental Assisting

Emergency Medical Technician

Nail Technology

Paramedicine

Physical Therapy Assistant

Practical Nursing

Radiologic Technology

Respiratory Therapy

Sonography

Kaskaskia College cannot guarantee licensure or certification in other states. State laws, regulations, and policies governing professional licensure may change at any time. The decision to grant a license or certification is the purview of the state. Only state licensing agencies or boards can determine whether an academic program meets or partially meets educational

requirements for licensure. Kaskaskia College cannot guarantee an individual's attainment of any professional licensure or certification, in any field, in any state. At this time, per regulations, the College must assign, No, does not meet requirements in states other than Illinois.

Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority directly to determine if Kaskaskia Colleges program meets the educational requirements for licensure before beginning the program. Many Kaskaskia College licensure and certification program graduates have successfully transferred into careers and obtained licensure or certification in states other than Illinois.