Nursing (Hybrid Online), Full-Time Program, A.A.S.

Location(s): Main Campus

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Career Curriculum: ADN 16
Minimum Hours: 67
Major Code: 1.2 513801
Effective Date: Fall 2025

First Year - Spring Semester (9-9.5 Credit Hours)

ALH 101 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 Credit Hour(s)
OR
ALH 102 - CPR Recertification 0.5 Credit Hour(s) ¹
ORI 212 - ADN Orientation 0.5 Credit Hour(s)
BIO 226 - General Microbiology 4 Credit Hour(s) *
CHM 141 - General Organic & Biochemistry I 4 Credit Hour(s) *

Note

The above coursework must be completed before starting the ADN Hybrid Online Program.

First Year - Summer Semester (6 Credit Hours)

ADN 205 - Respiratory Nursing Interventions 3 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 203 - Intro to Conceptual Framework 3 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Fall Semester (14.5 Credit Hours)

ADN 207 - Mtblc/Endcrne Nursing Interventions 3 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 226 - Neuro/Sensory Nursing Interventions 3 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 230 - Advanced Pharmacology I 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 224 - Obstetrical Nursing Interventions 2 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 225 - Ortho/Derm Nursing Interventions 3 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 212 - Psychiatric Nursing Interventions 2 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Spring Semester (12.5 Credit Hours)

ADN 228 - Nursing Leadership Today & Tomorrow 3 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 231 - Advanced Pharmacology II 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 223 - Pediatric Nursing Interventions 2 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 206 - Cardiovascular Nursing Interventions 3 Credit Hour(s)
ADN 210 - GI/GU Nursing Interventions 3 Credit Hour(s)

Notes and Information (25 Credit Hours)

*Students must complete either CHM 141 OR BIO 226 PRIOR to starting the ADN Hybrid Online program.

Admitted student will be enrolled in ORI 212 and ALH 101/102 after attending orientation

Students must maintain “C” or higher in all courses. All students must complete the practical nursing curriculum and be listed as good standing as an LPN on IDFPR with LPN licensure.

All courses listed below must be completed with a “C” or better prior to beginning ADN Hybrid Online courses. The following courses are included in the minimum hours of this degree:

BIO 205 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s)
BIO 206 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 101 - Fundamentals of Nursing 3 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 105 - Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle 1 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 161 - Pharmacology in Nursing I 2 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 171 - Pharmacology in Nursing II 2 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 204 - Adult Nursing I 2 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 206 - Adult Nursing II 2 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 207 - Medical/Surgical Clinic 3 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 208 - Mental Health Nursing 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
PNE 209 - I.V. Therapy 0.5 Credit Hour(s) (or comparable I.V. course)

Note

A national licensure examination test must be passed in order to be employed in this career.

¹ Students must be certified in CPR annually (ALH 102 - CPR Recertification ) before starting Clinical Rotations.

Additional Information: The Associate Degree Nursing Program provides practical nurses the opportunity to achieve an associate degree in nursing and take the NCLEX-RN Exam; builds on the practical nurse program of education in communication skills, nursing process, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology, psychology, and basic nursing skills; provides appropriate educational opportunities to prepare the graduate to adhere to standards and scope of practice as set forth in the Illinois Nursing Act; and creates an environment that encourages lifelong learning and professional development.

This unique program is designed to prepare the student for the practice of professional nursing as defined in the Illinois Nursing Act and meets the requirements for schools approved for associate degree nursing by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

Admission packets can be viewed online at Restricted Allied Health Admission at www.jalc.edu/admissions/restricted-allied-health-admission. The steps to be followed are specified in the packet.

In addition to completing a college application, the applicant must be able to do the following:

provide proof of successful completion of an approved school of practical nursing
successfully complete the associate degree nursing pre-entrance examination
provide proof of sound health to practice nursing; and be eligible for nursing licensure in Illinois.

The selection procedures are listed in the admissions packet.

Career Opportunities: Specializations include obstetrics, surgery, intensive care unit, medical/surgical, emergency room, pediatrics, dialysis, case management, public health, insurance, office nursing and administration, home health.

The Associate Nursing program at John A. Logan College at the Carterville campus, located in Carterville, 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 on the ACEN website.

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and timelines of this document.