Nursing

Curriculum NUR.NUR.AAS (C218A) Nursing, Associate Degree
Curriculum NUR.PNU.CERT (C317D) Nursing, Practical

Triton’s Nursing program provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice, humanities, and social and biological sciences. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Graduates earn an associate in applied science degree and qualify to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for the registered nurse. Students may choose to sit for the NCLEX for the practical nurse after successful completion of the first two semesters of the program and NUR 190◊. Students are required to achieve a satisfactory score on a standardized comprehensive nursing exam prior to graduation with a Practical Nursing certificate or associate in applied science degree. Students who are unsuccessful in completing the PN or RN standardized comprehensive nursing exams, during enrollment in NUR 190◊ or NUR 290◊, may enroll in NUR 095 for Practical Nurse certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) completion. Candidates for the PN and RN-NCLEX are required by law to meet fingerprinting requirements, submit to a criminal background check and report conviction of any criminal offenses as part of the licensure application process. The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 100 West Randolph, Suite 9-300, Chicago, IL 60601, (312/814-4500). It is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta GA 30326 (800/669-1656), Web site: www.nlnac.org.

Admission is determined by a point system based on a nursing pre-entrance test, GPA for college level prerequisite courses (RHT 101◊, PSY 100◊, and BIS 136◊ or BIS 240◊), and previous college academic history. Candidates are required to meet CPR, health, criminal background check with no findings, alcohol breath testing and drug screening requirements prior to entry into the clinical setting. Preference is given to candidates who are permanent residents of Triton College’s district. Nursing is a selective admission program with preference for admission given to the most highly qualified individuals for the available seats. Nursing courses have a higher tuition rate and fees.

Program prerequisites:

• High school graduation or GED
• Attendance at a Nursing Information Session is highly recommended
• Score of four on college math, reading and writing placement tests
• Acceptable scores on nursing pre-admission test*
• Computer proficiency (word processing, e-mail, Internet use) as evidenced by transcripts, employer documentation, student documentation or completion of CIS 100◊
• COURSES -- All courses must be completed with grade of "C" or better

  One year high school level completed within five years of program entry or one semester college equivalent

  Algebra (MAT 055)

  Biology* (BIS 101◊)

  Chemistry* (CHM 110◊ or CHM 140◊)

  College Level — Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better is required for the three college-level course prerequisites. No substitutions.

  RHT 101◊

  PSY 100◊

  BIS 136◊ or BIS 240◊

BIS 136◊* or BIS 240◊* must be completed within five years of program entry. The five-year limit for biology may be waived provided BIS 136◊ or BIS 240◊ is taken within five years of program entry. BIS 136◊ or BIS 240◊ may be taken concurrently with first semester nursing courses if entering program within eight months after high school completion. Students entering program within eight months of high school graduation need a minimum 2.5 GPA for Biology, Chemistry, RHT 101◊ and PSY 100◊.

*Students may be admitted pending completion of Introduction to Nursing Academics (NUR 105◊) with a "B" or better if they:

• are admitted based on established criteria on the pre-nursing admission test AND/OR
• earned a "C" grade in the biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology prerequisites, AND/OR
• graduated from high school within eight months of entry into the Nursing program.
• accepted students are required to complete all health and clinical requirements prior to registration for NUR 130, NUR 135, NUR 145◊, NUR 155◊, NUR 185, NUR 190◊ NUR 225◊, NUR 235◊, NUR 245◊, NUR 255◊ and NUR 290◊

Semester One

Semester Two

Summer Session³ (optional)

Semester Three

Semester Four

All program requirements must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

LPN Exit Option -- C317D
(NUR.EXT.CERT)

¹BIS 136◊ and BIS 137◊ may be substituted by BIS 240◊/BIS 241◊ sequence. Students must complete both courses within the same sequence.

²NUR 155◊ meets the health/fitness general education requirement.

³Students may opt to enroll in NUR 190◊ in the summer session and return for semester three and four.

All program requirements must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

See Special Requirements for Selective Admission Health programs section, which apply to the Nursing program.

LPN to Associate Degree Upward Mobility
(NUR.UWM.CERT)

Program Prerequisites listed above *

Additional Prerequisites: Illinois LPN license

⁴LPNs who have completed State of Illinois approved pharmacology course or equivalent will petition to receive credit for NUR 146◊ and NUR 156◊ upon completion of NUR 185.

⁵LPNs will petition to receive credit for NUR 130, NUR 135, NUR 145◊, and NUR 155◊ upon completion of NUR 185.

*Students may be admitted pending completion of Introduction to Nursing Academics (NUR 105◊) with a "B" or better if they:

• are admitted with pre-determined score on the pre-nursing admission test AND/OR
• earned a "C" grade in the Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology prerequisites.

Program Requirements:

All program requirements must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

See NUR course descriptions.

See Humanities General Education requirements.

See Special Requirements for Selective Admission Health programs section, which apply to the Nursing program

Chairperson: TBA, Ext. 3427

Gainful Employment

The information below is provided to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

*Transportation, personal expenses, and room and board costs are not included in the information above, but may apply to some students.

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-216W, or send an Email to: finaid@triton.edu.