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Associate in Science Degree (ADN Program)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program

Graduates of the Associate's Degree in Nursing program are eligible for endorsement by Southern Vermont College to sit for the NCLEX national licensure exam. For details, contact the Vermont State Board of Nursing at National Life Building, North FL2, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402; by telephone at 802-828-2396; or via the Internet at www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses. Students must complete all ADN program requirements including Nursing courses within four years of initial matriculation into Nursing courses, (designated by course Nu course number). Nursing courses completed at other nursing programs will not be accepted as nursing transfer credits.

admission to associate degree in nursing (adn) program

The Admissions Office is responsible for the admission process. The Division of Nursing works collaboratively with the Admissions Office and is available for consultation with students. All students applying for admission to Southern Vermont College must meet the standard College admission requirements and the Division of Nursing requirements. Completion and clearance from a national criminal database must be submitted prior to entering Ns236 Anatomy  & Physiology (A&P) II.  The Division of Nursing will provide the Web site and access information for the database.

nursing program requirements for entrance

Admission to the pre-Nursing courses requires SAT scores of 500 verbal and 500 math and completion of high school biology and chemistry courses with a minimum grade of C. Nursing majors are considered pre-Nursing until completion of the prerequisite Ns235 A&P I and Ns236 A&P II science courses with grades of C+ or higher. The student must have grades of C or higher in English Composition and College Algebra courses. The cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.8.

transfer students

Transfer students must meet the College admission criteria and Division of Nursing requirements. Transcript review by appointment with the Chair of Nursing is recommended.

licensed practical nurse (LPN) Students

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) must meet the general College admission criteria and may seek advanced placement in the associate's degree in Nursing program by receiving a score of 50 percent or higher on the National League of Nursing Mobility Exam. Successful completion of the test allows for advanced placement beginning with Nu200 Nursing II. An applicant seeking advanced placement status should contact the Division of Nursing Chair for testing information and must successfully complete the examination prior to the start of the spring semester for the academic year he or she is seeking admission. All other degree requirements must be completed in order to obtain an associate's degree in Nursing.

readmission to a nursing program

Readmission to a Nursing program is based on faculty review of application for admission and space available. Students must meet the current admission criteria. (See Nursing Student Handbook.)

alternative Science Option

Anatomy and Physiology is a rigorous science course. For students who view science as a challenging course, the Nursing faculty strongly recommend an alternative course sequence for meeting the science requirements. A student may choose based on learning needs to complete Ns120 Human Biology in the first semester. The second semester, in the spring, the student may complete Ns235 Anatomy and Physiology I. In the summer, the student may complete Ns236 Anatomy and Physiology II. The student, upon successful completion of this sequence is eligible to enter the Nursing I class on schedule with the start of the fall semester, their sophomore year. The student has a greater chance of success with the Anatomy and Physiology courses and a strong foundation in science. This Human Biology course counts as an elective towards the baccalaureate degree in Nursing. (Students are encouraged to consult their advisors about this option and other options the College provides for success in Anatomy and Physiology.)