Nursing Program Overview
- Associate Degree
- 2 Years
- Both Campuses
Overview
Start working as a Registered Nurse in as little as 2 ½ years! GCC Nursing students graduate with the skills necessary to confidently care for acute and chronically ill patients in a wide variety of hospital and community settings.
Unique Features
- Interactive classroom environment with experienced, certified faculty
- A wide variety of hands-on lab and patient care simulation experiences
- Clinical experiences with real patient interactions
- Articulation agreements allowing for smooth transitions to RN to BSN programs
- Opportunity to earn the following: LPN Certification, Associate Degree Nursing, Advanced Standing LPN to RN Associate Degree
Requirements
- Photo Identification, background check, drug screen, immunizations, and valid SSN (clinical site requirement)
- Completion of pre-requisite classes (BIO250, COL102, ENG101 or ENG105, PSY101) before admission, within the required timeframe and minimum grade
- 3.0 GPA in BIO250, ENG101 or ENG105, and PSY101; proof of math competency
- Current CNA Certification
*Year 2 of the program is based in Ironwood with hybrid classroom options.
Associate Degree Nursing Program
The Gogebic Community College Associate Degree in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.
Practical/Vocational Nursing Program
The Gogebic Community College Practical/Vocational Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.
Additional Information
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Courses at Gogebic
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 250 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| COL 102 | College and Career Success | 1 |
| ENG 101 or ENG 105 | English Composition or Technical English | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 251 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| NUR 140 | Fund. Concepts of Nsg. Practice Across the Lifespan | 7 |
| NUR 141 | Clinical Experience of Fundamental Concepts | 1 |
| NUR 142 | Clinical Reasoning in Current Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NUR 143 | Dosage Calculation | 1 |
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 144 | Concepts of Nursing Practice in the Care of Patients with Uncomplicated Conditions | 9 |
| NUR 145 | Clinical Experience of Nursing Practice I | 4 |
| NUR 150 OPTIONAL | Practical Nursing Exit Course: for those students who wish to complete the NCLEX-LPN Examination and receive a certificate | 3 |
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Course | Humanities Course | 3-4 |
| NUR 240 | Concepts of Nursing Practice Care of Adults with Stable/Unstable Conditions | 5 |
| NUR 241 | Clinical Experience of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 244 | Concepts of Nursing Practice Care of Patients Across Lifespan Complex Conditions | 4 |
| NUR 245 | Clinical Experience of Complex Patients | 4 |
| NUR 246 | Transition to Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Communications (ENG 102, ENG 270, COM 105, OR COM 106) | Communications Course | 3 |
| Total Credits: 65 |
Additional Information
Students must complete pre-admission requirements of BIO250, COL102, ENG101 or ENG105, and PSY101 and apply to the program. Licensed LPN's can enroll in the Advance Standing LPN to RN Program.
