Program Overview
The Associate Degree Nursing program is designed to prepare the student to practice nursing at an introductory level. Nursing courses are a combination of classroom and clinical experiences. Clinical experiences are held in a variety of settings. Hours of clinical experience vary depending on the course content.
Program eligibility standards apply; consult a KCC advisor.
Students in health career programs are advised to consult the Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations, section 11.4. This regulation concerns completion of all courses in health career curricula being completed with a grade of C or better.
Additional Program Information
Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions, a negative drug screen, and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer: adult, child & infant or AED).
Licensed practical nurses may receive advanced placement.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
The curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health careers programs will be the Associate in General Studies.
The associate degree nursing program at Kankakee Community College located in Kankakee, Illinois, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is: Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
The following achievement data is provided to demonstrate the preparedness of KCC's Associate Degree Nursing graduates:
- Recent RN pass rates: 91% (2014,) 88% (2015), 86% (2016), 91% (2017), 90% (2018), 100% (2019) - All are above the national and state averages.
- Program completion average: approximately 72%
- Current job placement: 100%
Program Eligibility
Program eligibility/application process - Consult this information for steps to apply and enroll in a health program, deadlines, eligibility worksheets, and essential physical capabilities and functions.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| RNUR1106 | Introduction to Nursing | 6 Credits |
| RNUR1128 | Nursing--Adult & Child I | 8 Credits |
| RNUR1152 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 2 Credits |
| RNUR1461 | Nursing Seminar II | 1 Credit |
| RNUR2228 | Nursing--Adult & Child II | 8 Credits |
| RNUR2122 | Nursing--Adult & Child III | 2 Credits |
| RNUR2237 | Nursing--Adult & Child IV | 7 Credits |
| RNUR2443 | Concepts of Clinical Pharmacology | 3 Credits |
| RNUR2461 | Nursing Seminar IV | 1 Credit |
| MATH1141 | Introduction to Dosage Calculations | 1 Credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
MATH 1141 may be eligible for proficiency exam. See Health Careers advisor.
General education
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
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| COMM1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
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| ENGL1623 | English II | 3 Credits |
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| BIOL2644 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| BIOL2654 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
| BIOL2714 | Microbiology | 4 Credits |
| PSYC1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| PSYC2553 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Students who plan to take BIOL 2654 at another college should consult a KCC advisor regarding transfer ability. Completing this sequence (BIOL 2644 and BIOL 2654) at one college is strongly recommended.
Total Credit Hours: 63
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall Entry Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| RNUR1106 | Introduction to Nursing | 6 Credits |
| RNUR1152 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 2 Credits |
| MATH1141 | Introduction to Dosage Calculations | 1 Credit |
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| BIOL2644 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
Spring semester
| RNUR1128 | Nursing--Adult & Child I | 8 Credits |
| RNUR1461 | Nursing Seminar II | 1 Credit |
| RNUR2443 | Concepts of Clinical Pharmacology | 3 Credits |
| BIOL2654 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
Fall semester
Spring semester
| RNUR2122 | Nursing--Adult & Child III | 2 Credits |
| RNUR2237 | Nursing--Adult & Child IV | 7 Credits |
| RNUR2461 | Nursing Seminar IV | 1 Credit |
| PSYC2553 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
Spring Entry Suggested Course Sequence
Spring semester
| RNUR1106 | Introduction to Nursing | 6 Credits |
| RNUR1152 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 2 Credits |
| MATH1141 | Introduction to Dosage Calculations | 1 Credit |
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| BIOL2644 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
Fall semester
| RNUR1128 | Nursing--Adult & Child I | 8 Credits |
| RNUR1461 | Nursing Seminar II | 1 Credit |
| RNUR2443 | Concepts of Clinical Pharmacology | 3 Credits |
| BIOL2654 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
Spring semester
Fall semester
| RNUR2122 | Nursing--Adult & Child III | 2 Credits |
| RNUR2237 | Nursing--Adult & Child IV | 7 Credits |
| RNUR2461 | Nursing Seminar IV | 1 Credit |
| PSYC2553 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
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