Download PDF

Nursing, Advanced Placement - Associate in Applied Science (052ap)

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) who wishes to expand their role in the nursing field can earn an associate degree in nursing through an advanced placement process. This process permits the LPN to receive credit in escrow for certain ADN/NRS courses. Qualified applicants must have graduated from an accredited nursing school and are currently licensed to practice as an LPN. In addition, the LPN must complete the general education prerequisites comparable to the traditional ADN student.

The path for advanced placement begins only in the fall semester after application and acceptance into the program.

The student must declare their desire to proceed as full - or part-time on the AP application.  All general courses need to be completed prior to the second year of the ADN program. Sequencing for full-time and part-time ADN students is as follows:

Follow this link for career information.

Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

• Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
• Dean of Health Professions, 815-835-6376

Advanced Placement path:

1. Complete the College’s general admission procedure.

2. Submit a transcript from a school of practical nursing (and copy of valid license).

3. Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or above:

• BIO109 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ( 4 Semester Hours)

  A study of introductory chemistry, cells, metabolic processes, the organization of tissues, the skeletal system, joints and articulation, the integumentary system, micro and macro organization of the nervous system, and somatic and special senses. Prerequisites: BIO 105 or BIO 108 with a grade of C or higher OR two years of high school biology with a C or higher within the last five years AND CHE 102 or CHE 103 or CHE 105 with a grade of C or higher OR one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher within the last five years. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

• *

  BIO110 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ( 4 Semester Hours)

  A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Additionally, electrolyte, pH, and water balance and human development will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 109 with a grade of C 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

• CHE102 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 3 Semester Hours)

  A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, acids, bases, salts, and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for the general education requirement and of students in areas such as nursing, home economics, and allied health. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 102(3 credits) and CHE 103(4 credits). Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 902 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

  OR

  CHE103 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 4 Semester Hours)

  A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, states of matter, solution chemistry including acids, bases and salts, and organic compounds. Depth of coverage is designed to meet the needs for general education physical science requirements. Credit will not be awarded for both CHE 102(3 credits) and CHE 103(4 credits). Prerequisite: None 4 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 902L Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

  OR

  ONE YEAR HS CHEMISTRY WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR HIGHER WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS
   

• ENG101 - Composition I ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course (1) develops awareness of the writing process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stresses the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Prerequisite: Required placement score on approved English placement test, high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): C1 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

  The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills, goal setting, academic planning, time and money management, and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment, students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. Prerequisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

• MAT078 - Prep. Math for Non-STEM Majors ( 4 Semester Hours)

  This course is to prepare students for college-level liberal arts math, technical math, or general statistics courses through content that is relevant for non-STEM majors. Topics in this course incorporate real-life applications while teaching prealgebra, numerical, algebraic, geometric, and measurement concepts; along with an introduction to probability and statistics. Rationale for Course: This course is an alternative pathway for students starting with MAT.070, and who are preparing to take MAT 106 Applied Mathematics or MAT 115 Principles of Modern Math or MAT 240 Statistics. Students that want to take MAT 121 College Algebra will need to take MAT 081 Intermediate Algebra after earning a C or better in this course; or take MAT 075 followed by MAT 081. This course is also a good review of numerical, algebra, measurement, and data concepts for the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Mathematics Test. Pre-requisite: MAT 070 with grade of C or higher; or appropriate placement score Semester hour(s): 4 Lecture/Lab hours: 4 lecture

  OR

  MAT081 - Intermediate Algebra ( 4 Semester Hours)

  This is an intermediate level algebra course; the following topics will be extended to an intermediate level of competency; real numbers and expressions, equations and inequalities, graphing methods, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations, and systems of equations. New topics include: functions and their graphs, radicals and complex numbers, rational expressions, quadratic equations, quadratic and rational inequalities, graphs of second degree equations, and variation. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or completion of MAT 074 or MAT 075 with a grade of C or higher. This course may be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 16 credits. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

  OR

  MAT PLACEMENT AT COLLEGE LEVEL (MAT 115/240) USING AN APPROVED, VALID PLACEMENT OPTION

  OR

  HIGHER (MAT 240 RECOMMENDED FOR BSN COMPLETION)
   

• NRS143 - Pharm for Nursing I ( 1 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration, gas exchange, comfort, infection, circulation and elimination/absorption. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years) Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program or current LPN licensure. BIO 108 or 109 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hour Lec/Lab hrs: 1 lec.

• NRS144 - Pharm for Nursing II ( 1 Semester Hours)

  This course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I, to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to homeostasis, the central and peripheral nervous systems, metabolism, psychobiological disorders, sensory disorders, cellular regulation, immunity, and infection. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years). Prerequisite: NRS 140 or current LPN licensure. NRS 143 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 1 Semester hour Lec/lab hrs: 1 lect.

• NRS152 - Med Surg Nursing I, Modified ( 6 Semester Hours)

  The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient, management of patients with problems of the endocrine, nervous, skin and immune systems. Other concepts include intravenous therapy, fluid & electrolytes, shock, community health nursing, emergency care, bioterrorism, and the concepts of management for safe and effective care. The lab components provide experience in meeting the needs of the aged patient and adult patient with medical and surgical problems. Prerequisite: Completion of LPN program from an accredited school and current LPN licensure and consent of instructor. Completion of NRS 143, NRS 144, BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 6 Semester Hours Lec/lab hrs: 5 lec/2 lab

• PHL101 - Intro to Logic/Formal Reason ( 3 Semester Hours)

  A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language, types of definition, mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is placed on understanding logical theory and on using techniques of valid reasoning. Although modern symbolic logic may be included in the content, the course will focus on a humanistic approach to logic rather than a mathematical one. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H4 906 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

  OR

  PHL102 - Introduction to Philosophy ( 3 Semester Hours)

  Students will read, reflect on, and discuss fundamental philosophical questions about topics such as truth, knowledge, personal identity, free will, moral values, aesthetic values, and religious beliefs. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H4 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

  OR

  PHL103 - Ethics and Social Policy ( 3 Semester Hours)

  An examination of moral aspects of human conduct and a study of the principal ethical theories and concepts as they apply to particular moral problems and decisions. Students will be required to read selected philosophy papers and write a philosophy paper of their own. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H4 904 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

  OR

  PHL104 - World Religions ( 3 Semester Hours)

  A comparative study of some of the leading ideas and practices of the world's major religions, including Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Attention will be given also to the primitive roots of civilized religion and to the cultural context in which the various conceptions developed. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H5 904N Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week
   

• PSY103 - Introduction to Psychology ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts, theories, principles, and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal characteristics and behavior. Major topics from biological, behavioral, cognitive, personality, developmental, abnormal, and social psychology theory and research will be emphasized. Universal characteristics and individual differences will be explored Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S6 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

4. Skill Level Assessment.

The applicant must complete second semester nursing skills assessments as outlined in the Nursing Skills Booklet.

5. Credits in escrow.

The applicant will receive a total of 13 hours credits: Ten (10) hours for the ADN first semester NRS 140 course; and three (3) NRS elective credits upon admission to the advanced placement program.

Note:

All requirements must be completed by the end of the Spring or Summer semester of the year before the applicant wishes to apply to the program.