Plan Code 156, CIP Code 51.3801
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Program Head: Catherine Hiler, chiler@dslcc.edu, (540) 863-2802
Length: Four Semesters (Two years of full-time study) plus prerequisites
Purpose: The ADN program at MGCC consists of four semesters of full-time study. Students who successfully complete the program earn an Associate of Applied Science Nursing Degree. They are then eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nursing.
Admission Information: In addition to the general admission requirements established for the College, students whose placement test scores indicate the need to increase their level of proficiency in reading, writing and/or mathematics will be required to take appropriate developmental courses. Enrolling in developmental courses may increase the length of time necessary for completing the chosen course or program of study, but will enhance the student’s preparation for college-level coursework and increase the chances for successful attainment of academic, occupational and personal goals.
Admission Requirements: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing requires the completion of selected general education courses in addition to those that are program specific. Prior to entering the fall semester of the first year of the program, admitted students must complete a number of prerequisites courses or provide official transcripts of successful completion of the courses at another accredited college or university. It is common to take 5-6 semesters to complete the ADN program. Please see Admissions Counselor or Nursing Advisor for additional requirements.
Graduation Requirements: Students must complete the required courses in the curriculum and achieve a 2.0 minimum grade point average to receive this academic award.
Accreditation: The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 which may be reached at (404) 975-5000.
Curriculum Common: The MGCC Associate Degree Nursing Program uses the Virginia Community College System Associate Degree Nursing Concept-Based Common Curriculum.
Students interested in admission will need to complete pre-requisite courses prior to acceptance and should make an appointment to meet with a Student Admission Counselor (540) 863-2820 or Nursing Advisor (540) 863-2802 as soon as possible.
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