Associate Degree Nursing Program - Lone Star College System



228606350Associate Degree Nursing ProgramBasic Track Application ProcessView the nursing information session on the nursing website () or attend a session on plete all admission requirements to be a student at Lone Star College; submit official transcripts from all non-Lone Star colleges and universities attended to the admissions office; declare “AS” as your Program, “AS_GMSC” as your Plan, and “AADN_INT” as your Sub-Plan. Do this early as the process can take up to one month.Successfully complete MATH 0310 or higher via coursework or approved placement test score. See admissions/advising for your plete each of the following courses with a grade of C or better before applying. (See further below regarding additional academic courses required of the Nursing program.) All three courses listed here must have a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher:BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I PSYC 2301General PsychologyENGL 1301Composition and Rhetoric IComplete the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) test, a standardized Nursing pre-entrance exam, in Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, and A&P. The exam is available throughout the year at LSC - North Harris. Please check the nursing website for further instructions. The cost of the test is $35 and is the responsibility of the applicant. A study guide is available on reserve at the LSC-North Harris Library or for purchase through various retailers. You can also visit for more information. Submit a completed application to the Nursing Department by the application deadline. Applications will be available online mid January – February and are generally due the first week of March each year. Notification letters will be mailed in April. The program begins early August of each year.After you have been accepted into the program:All students must show proof that they have completed the Hepatitis B immunization series by July. This is a 6-month process to complete all three shots. Start early! (All immunizations are NOT required at the time of application; however, must show proof of having started the Hepatitis B series at time of application.)All students are required to have a satisfactory criminal background check before beginning the Nursing program. Any student who has any felony or misdemeanor charges or convictions (or a history of mental illness) must have approval through the Board of Nurse Examiners’ Declaratory Order process to complete the program and take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. To begin the process, go to bon.state.tx.us. Click on Download other Paper Applications and Forms, then look under Candidates for Licensure and find Declaratory Order Form. This approval process can take up to two years.Academic Courses – Associate Degree Nursing Program (31 credit hours)BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology IBIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology IIBIOL 2420 Microbiology PSYC 2301 General Psychology PSYC 2314 Life-span Growth & DevelopmentSOCI 1301 Principles of SociologyENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric ISPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication OR SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech CommunicationKINE 11-- Physical activity course (1 hour)Elective Fine Arts / Humanities (3 hours) see page 99 of the 2011-2012 LSCS catalog**Though not used in ranking criteria, it is recommended that students complete RNSG 1301 (Pharmacology) prior to starting the Nursing Program if possible. (If taken beforehand, must be no more than five (5) years old at time of application.)Kristina Raymond, Academic Advisor, ADN Program - Winship 174B - 281.765.7896 - Kristina.N.Raymond@lonestar.edu Web site - Degree Nursing ProgramBasic Track Application ProcessView the nursing information session on the nursing website () or attend a session on plete all admission requirements to be a student at Lone Star College; submit official transcripts from all non-Lone Star colleges and universities attended to the admissions office; declare “AS” as your Program, “AS_GMSC” as your Plan, and “AADN_INT” as your Sub-Plan. Do this early as the process can take up to one month.Successfully complete MATH 0310 or higher via coursework or approved placement test score. See admissions/advising for your plete each of the following courses with a grade of C or better before applying. (See further below regarding additional academic courses required of the Nursing program.) All three courses listed here must have a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher:BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I PSYC 2301General PsychologyENGL 1301Composition and Rhetoric IComplete the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) test, a standardized Nursing pre-entrance exam, in Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, and A&P. The exam is available throughout the year at LSC - North Harris. Please check the nursing website for further instructions. The cost of the test is $35 and is the responsibility of the applicant. A study guide is available on reserve at the LSC-North Harris Library or for purchase through various retailers. You can also visit for more information. Submit a completed application to the Nursing Department by the application deadline. Applications will be available online mid January – February and are generally due the first week of March each year. Notification letters will be mailed in April. The program begins early August of each year.After you have been accepted into the program:All students must show proof that they have completed the Hepatitis B immunization series by July. This is a 6-month process to complete all three shots. Start early! (All immunizations are NOT required at the time of application; however, must show proof of having started the Hepatitis B series at time of application.)All students are required to have a satisfactory criminal background check before beginning the Nursing program. Any student who has any felony or misdemeanor charges or convictions (or a history of mental illness) must have approval through the Board of Nurse Examiners’ Declaratory Order process to complete the program and take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. To begin the process, go to bon.state.tx.us. Click on Download other Paper Applications and Forms, then look under Candidates for Licensure and find Declaratory Order Form. This approval process can take up to two years.Academic Courses – Associate Degree Nursing Program (31 credit hours)BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology IBIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology IIBIOL 2420 Microbiology PSYC 2301 General Psychology PSYC 2314 Life-span Growth & DevelopmentSOCI 1301 Principles of SociologyENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric ISPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication OR SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech CommunicationKINE 11-- Physical activity course (1 hour)Elective Fine Arts / Humanities (3 hours) see page 99 of the 2011-2012 LSCS catalog**Though not used in ranking criteria, it is recommended that students complete RNSG 1301 (Pharmacology) prior to starting the Nursing Program if possible. (If taken beforehand, must be no more than five (5) years old at time of application.)Kristina Raymond, Academic Advisor, ADN Program - Winship 174B - 281.765.7896 - Kristina.N.Raymond@lonestar.edu Web site - courses accepted into the Nursing program must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Any of the three required Biology courses submitted must be completed no more than five (5) years at time of application. Continuing Education review courses are available to students that have outdated Biology courses.00All courses accepted into the Nursing program must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Any of the three required Biology courses submitted must be completed no more than five (5) years at time of application. Continuing Education review courses are available to students that have outdated Biology courses.145796031750Basic Track Ranking Criteria for Admission00Basic Track Ranking Criteria for AdmissionCategoryExplanationPossible PointsYour Score1.Average of GPA in: BIOL 2401 (or 2402)PSYC 2301ENGL 1301Figure the average of your GPA in these three coursesMinimum required: 2.54Your GPA here2.Total number of non-RNSG credits completed for the ADN Program(see list on other side) 27-31 hours 4 points 23-26 hours 3 points 16-22 hours 2 points 10-15 hours 1 point4Points for your credit hours here3.HESI Entrance Exam*English Language Composite score ____ Reading Comprehension ____ Grammar ____ Vocabulary/General Knowledge ____ Math ____ A & P ____ **Note: Minimum score of 75 on all sections is required to submit an application. Reading: Minimum score = 75Grammar: Minimum score = 75Vocabulary/GK: Minimum score = 75Math: Minimum score = 75A & P: Minimum score = 75For points:English Language Composite score divided by 254Your English Language Composite score ÷ 25 hereTotal points possible12Your total168973583185Basic Track Nursing Courses00Basic Track Nursing Courses1SemesterCourseSummer of Year 1RNSG1172Preparation for Basic CareFall of Year 1 NSG IRNSG1523Nursing I: Intro to Basic CareRNSG1361Nursing I: Clinical RNSG 1119Nursing I: Integrated Nursing Skills IRNSG1301Pharmacology (Course may be taken prior to Nursing I. Recommended in the spring or summer prior to beginning the nursing program) Prerequisite for Nursing IISpring of Year 1 NSG IIRNSG 2504Nursing II: Care of the Client with Common Health Care NeedsRNSG1362Nursing II: ClinicalRNSG1129Nursing II: Integrated Nursing Skills IISummer of Year 1Available to Some Students (completes requirements for LVN)VNSG1122Vocational Nursing ConceptsVNSG2362Clinical – Practical Nurse IVNSG2363Clinical – Practical Nurse IIFall of Year 2 NSG IIIRNSG2514Nursing III: Care of the Client with Complex Health Care NeedsRNSG2361Nursing III: ClinicalRNSG2173Nursing III: Advanced Nursing SkillsSpring of Year 2 NSG IVRNSG2535Nursing IV: Integrated Client Care ManagementRNSG2362Nursing IV: ClinicalRNSG1207Nursing JurisprudenceThis information is subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to procure the most current information. 6/1/11Affirmative Action/EEO College22040857715885All courses accepted into the Nursing program must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Any of the three required Biology courses submitted must be completed no more than five (5) years prior to admission to the nursing program. Continuing Education review courses fare available to students that have outdated Biology courses.00All courses accepted into the Nursing program must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Any of the three required Biology courses submitted must be completed no more than five (5) years prior to admission to the nursing program. Continuing Education review courses fare available to students that have outdated Biology courses. ................
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