Associate Degree In Nursing
The Associate Degree (AD) Nursing Program at Illinois Valley
Community College is approved by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional
Regulation and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission*. The
AD Nursing Program qualifies the nursing graduate to take the NCLEX-RN examination and for
licensure in the state of Illinois or any other state.
The curriculum consists of support courses from related disciplines and nursing courses which include seminar, lecture, and clinical study. Clinical experiences are offered in local hospitals, nursing homes, home health care agencies, physician offices, and clinics. The curriculum flows from the IVCC nursing philosophy.
The program is designed to be completed in four semesters. However, many students find it advisable to complete six to nine hours of cognate courses prior to enrollment in the first nursing course. Different options are available and guidance is available from the Counseling and Nursing Departments.
Illinois Valley Community College nursing graduates traditionally have been very successful in their professional endeavors. To foster educational and career mobility, the nursing program curriculum is planned to facilitate transferring to four-year colleges and universities. Information is available from the Counseling Center on baccalaureate nursing programs. Please take the time to look at the Application Requirements.
*Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 61 Broadway, New York City, NY 10006, 1-212-363-5555).
For more detailed information, please contact:
Gloria Bouxsein, Nursing Department Chair
Room A214, (815) 224-0485
internet - Gloria_Bouxsein@ivcc.edu
Illinois Valley Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program
Program Outline
(other options are available)
(i.e. 3 year plan, 4 semesters with 2 summers plan)
| COURSE NO. | FIRST SEMESTER | HRS. CR. |
| +NUR 1201 (NUR 121) | Fundamentals in Nursing I | 4 |
| +NUR 1202 (NUR 122) | Fundamentals in Nursing II | 4 |
| BIO 1007 (ZOO 107) | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| +BIO 1009 (BOT 109) | Microbiology | 4 |
| ALH 1002 (A-H 122) | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 19 |
| COURSE NO. | SECOND SEMESTER | HRS. CR. |
| *+NUR 1210 (NUR 125) | Mental Health Nursing (formerly NUR 220 Mental Health Nursing) | 3 |
| *+NUR 1211 (NUR 127) | Holistic Nursing I | 5 |
| PSY 1000 (PSY 100) | General Psychology | 3 |
| ALH 1000 (HOM 100) | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| +BIO 1008 (ZOO 108) | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 18 |
| COURSE NO. | THIRD SEMESTER | HRS. CR. |
| *+NUR 2202 (NUR 228) | Maternal-Child Nursing (formerly NUR 126 Maternal-Child Nursing) | 4 |
| *+NUR 2201 (NUR 223) | Holistic Nursing II (formerly NUR 223 Holistic Nursing V) | 5 |
| +NUR 2200 (NUR 225) | Management Concepts in Nursing | 1 |
| ENG 1001 (ENG 101) | English Composition I | 3 |
| SOC 1000 (SOC 100) | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 16 |
| COURSE NO. | FOURTH SEMESTER | HRS. CR. |
| *+NUR 2211 (NUR 221) | Holistic Nursing III | 5 |
| *+NUR 2212 (NUR 222) | Holistic Nursing IV | 5 |
| +NUR 2210 (NUR 224) | Issues in Professional Nursing | 2 |
| +ENG 1002 (ENG 102) | English Composition II | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 15 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 68 |
PLEASE NOTE: All non-nursing courses (i.e. BIO 1009 (BOT 109), ALH 1002 (AH 122), ALH 1000 (HOM 100), BIO 1007 (ZOO 107), BIO 1008 (ZOO 108), etc.) must be taken prior to or concurrently with the nursing courses with which they are listed in the curriculum pattern.
All nursing students must hold a current American Red Cross Community CPR card Adult, Infant, Child or BLS for Health Care Provider Card from the American Heart Association.
Although the program is designed to be completed in four (4) semesters, many students find it advisable to complete several of the non-nursing requirements prior to enrollment in NUR 1201.
+See IVCC catalog for pre-requisites
*Courses are 8 weeks in length.
**Starting with the Fall 2002, completion of SFC 1000 - Strategies for College with a grade of "C" or better will be required for admission to the Practical Nursing Program.