Nursing and Allied Health
NURSING ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATE
What can I expect?
The Nursing and Allied Health department at Spoon River College offers many opportunities for a rewarding career in the nursing field. The SRC Nursing program features an option of completing a practical nursing certificate at the end of the first year, affording the individual eligibility to take the Practical Nursing licensing examination. Students may continue to the second year of the program and after completion are eligible to receive an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and to write the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure. The college also offers a Nursing Assistant course that is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the health care field.
What is the nature of a job in nursing?
Nursing is a dynamic combination of art and science applied to meeting the health care needs of individuals and families in the communities in which we live. Nurses promote wellness, assist with the restoration and maintenance of health and provide comfort to the dying. Nurses primarily work in inpatient and outpatient departments, care centers and social assistance agencies, as well as in home healthcare, educational and employment services.
Get a Certificate or Degree!
The SRC program offers an Associate degree in Nursing and a certificate in Practical Nursing. The nursing program prepares the student to become eligible to take the required NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN test. The program does not guarantee the graduate will become a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse. SRC also offers a certificate in Nursing Assistant. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take the examination for certification by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Certification is required to work as a nursing assistant in long-term care. Please refer to the current SRC Nursing Admissions Handbook for further nursing admissions information. This program is part of the Health Science Career Cluster.
What are the requirements for the Nursing course?
Admission requirements for the nursing program includes the following:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Basic skills assessment – Take the college required battery of assessment tests. Must score 54 or better on algebra portion of the COMPASS test. Students who receive under the required scores of the tests will be required to complete Math 060 or an approved math course prior to entry into the nursing program.
- Chemistry – High School or College level chemistry with a grade of “C” or better within 5 years of enrollment into the nursing program, MAT 060 or higher.
- Biology – Must meet the prerequisites for BIO 200 and BIO 206 – High School Biology within the past five years, or BIO 101 or 105. Required Biology courses cannot have been completed more than 5 years prior to the beginning of the NUR courses.
- Take the pre-nursing NET (Nursing Entrance Test) test.
- A non-fingerprint background check, physical and immunizations, including a two-step TB test required prior to entry into the program.
In High School? Are you interested in Nursing?
High school students interested in applying to the nursing program should inquire at the guidance office of their high school. Math, biology and chemistry should be included in their studies as preparatory course work for the SRC nursing program and to meet its entrance requirements.
Associate Degree in Nursing
66 Credit Hours
| First Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 130 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| NUR 132 | Fundamentals of Nursing I | 3.5 |
| NUR 133 | Fundamentals of Nursing II | 5 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| BIO 200 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 17.5 | ||
| Second Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 143 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle I | 4.5 |
| NUR 144 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle II | 5 |
| PSY 130 | General Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 16.5 | ||
| Summer Semester (not always required—see below) | Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 225** | Nursing Transition: LPN to RN | 1.5 |
| Third Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 210 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle III | 4.5 |
| NUR 220 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle IV | 4.5 |
| BIO 206 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| PSY 236 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| Fourth Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 211 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle V | 4 |
| NUR 215 | Issues in Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 221 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle VI | 4 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| COM 103 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| 16 | ||
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**Required for LPN’s admitted to the second year of Nursing program who have been out of school and have not just completed the first year of nursing. LPN’s seeking advanced standing may qualify upon meeting the following – |
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Practical Nursing Certificate
40 Credit Hours
| First Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 130 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| NUR 132 | Fundamentals of Nursing I | 3.5 |
| NUR 133 | Fundamentals of Nursing II | 5 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| BIO 200 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 17.5 | ||
| Second Semester | Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 143 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle I | 4.5 |
| NUR 144 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle II | 5 |
| PSY 130 | General Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 16.5 | ||
| Summer Semester | Credit Hrs. | |
| NUR 145 | Nursing Through the Life Cycle PN | 6 |
Nursing Assistant - Certificate
7 Credit Hours
Admission Criteria
Students must be 16 years old, be able to speak and understand the English language, and must have completed at least eight years of grade school or provide proof of equivalent knowledge. Students are required to take a 50-minute reading comprehensive test before registering for the program. A physical with immunizations, including a two-step TB test are required prior to entry into the program. A live scan fingerprint background check will be required after acceptance into the program.
| Required Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| NA 110 | Nursing Assistant | 7 |
