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Nursing (RN) Degree

Healthcare-nursing in particular-is a field where, because of a significant shortage of trained professionals, both career opportunities and access to jobs that pay well are abundant. Registered nurses (RNs) are respected healthcare professionals, people who are seriously interested in the art and science of medicine and nursing and who find satisfaction in providing expert care to patients in need. RNs can work in the public or private sector for individual doctors in clinics, hospitals, homes, schools, and hospice settings.

In the ADN program, you will have the opportunity to learn in the classroom setting with the most modern equipment and study with faculty who have been dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare and wish to teach others to provide that same level of care. Further, in this community, the college works as a partner with area hospitals. You will have the opportunity to work with and be trained by practicing professionals, learning in the most modern settings and exploring state-of-the-art medical practices and procedures.

This program offers a sequence of courses with a bridge option for licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

The student handbook contains information pertaining to specific program requirements.

You can be admitted to Allied Health Assistant Certificate studies any quarter to begin work on required non-nursing courses; however, selection of applicants to begin the ADN nursing program is competitive and occurs once a year in June. If you are a transfer student who wishes to compete, you should contact the Office of Admissions by January to establish your status.

RN/BSN Bridge Program and Army ROTC Nursing: Columbus State University offers students who graduate from Columbus Technical College an opportunity to "bridge" from an RN to BSN. More info (pdf Get Adobe Reader).

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Program Admission Requirements:

  1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED Scores.
  2. Be at least 16 years old.
  3. No provisional and/or special admission students considered for the program.
  4. Complete prerequisite courses by the end of spring quarter.
  5. Provide official results of COMPASS obtained within the past 5 years to the Nursing Program. Minimum overall 2.5 GPA and a minimum grade of "C" in all prerequisite courses.
  6. Take NLN Pre-Nursing exam and have official results sent to the Nursing Department at Columbus Technical College. Review the Special Prerequisite Testing Requirements for ADN Applicants for details on these exams.
  7. Submit the following by MARCH 1st every year:
    1. Letter of Intent and Personal Data Form.
    2. All test scores (COMPASS and NLN). Any test taken after March 1st will not be accepted. Test scores cannot be older than 5 years at time of college admission.
    3. Completed Verification of work experience form if applying for LPN-ADN Bridge.
    4. Provide current physical exam/immunization record after program acceptance.

Entrance is contingent upon completion of a Background Check/Drug Screen from H.I.R.E. which must be completed after being conditionally accepted to the program.

Estimated Cost:

All costs are estimated and subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees and books are not included.

Background check 100.00
Second Quarter (Summer)
Nursing Examination Fee 65.00
ADN Class Organization Dues 30.00
Physical/Immunizations Varies
Third Quarter (Fall)
Student Professional Liability Insurance (max) 17.50
Watch with Sweeping Second Hand 35.00
Sphygmomanometer and Stethoscope 75.00
Pen Light 10.00
Nursing Examination Fee 65.00
Nursing Lab Kit 150.00
Microbiology Supplies 40.00
Uniforms and Accessories 250.00
ADN Class Organization Dues 30.00
Journal Subscription 30.00
Fourth Quarter (Winter)
Nursing Examination Fee 65.00
ADN Class Organization Dues 30.00
Fifth Quarter (Spring)
Nursing Examination Fee 65.00
ADN Class Organization Dues 30.00
Sixth Quarter (Summer)
Nursing Examination Fee 65.00
ADN Class Organization Dues 30.00
Seventh Quarter (Fall)
Student Professional Liability Insurance 17.50
Nursing Examination Fee 65.00
Georgia Board of Nursing Application Fee 40.00
NCLEX-RN Examination Fee 200.00

Curriculum Outline:

Nursing Program Sequence

* Courses that will be ranked for competitive admission
** Courses that must be completed prior to NUR 101

Quarter Course # Course Title Contact Hours Credit Hours
1st QUARTER PRE-REQUISITES BIO 2113 * ** Human Anatomy and Physiology I 7 5
ENG 1101 * ** Composition and Rhetoric I 5 5
SCT 100 * ** Introduction to Microcomputers 5 3
Total 17 13
2nd QUARTER PRE-REQUISITES BIO 2114 * ** Human Anatomy and Physiology II 7 5
MAT 1111 * ** College Algebra 5 5
PSY 1101 * ** Introduction to Psychology 5 5
Total 17 15
SUMMER BIO 2117 Medical Microbiology 7 5
ENG 1102 Composition and Rhetoric II 5 5
NUR 101 Professional Practice I 2 2
Total 14 12
FALL PSY 2103 Human Growth and Development 5 5
NUR 102 Professional Practice II 9 5
NUR 103 Professional Practice III 5 3
Total 19 13
WINTER SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 5 5
NUR 104 Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation 7 5
NUR 105 Professional Practice IV 9 5
Total 21 15
SPRING NUR 201 Professional Practice V 9 5
NUR 202 Professional Practice VI 9 5
NUR 203 Professional Practice VII 2 2
Total 20 12
SUMMER SPC 1101 Fundamentals of Speech 5 5
NUR 204 Professional Practice VIII 16 8
Total 21 13
FALL HUM 1101 Introduction to Humanities 5 5
NUR 205 Professional Practice IX 9 5
NUR 206 Professional Practice X 9 5
Total 23 15

LPN-ADN Bridge Program Sequence

* Courses that will be ranked for competitive admission
** Courses that must be completed prior to NUR 103

Quarter Course Description Contact Hours Credit Hours
WINTER BIO 2113 * ** Human Anatomy and Physiology I 7 5
ENG 1101 * ** Composition and Rhetoric I 5 5
SCT 100 * ** Introduction to Microcomputers 5 3
Total 17 13
SPRING BIO 2114 * ** Human Anatomy and Physiology II 7 5
MAT 1111 * ** College Algebra 5 5
PSY 1101 * ** Introduction to Psychology 5 5
Total 17 15
SUMMER BIO 2117 ** Medical Microbiology 7 5
ENG 1102 ** Composition and Rhetoric II 5 5
Total 12 10
FALL PSY 2103 Human Growth and Development 5 5
NUR 103 Professional Practice III 5 3
NUR 106 Foundations of Professional Nursing (Bridge Course) 7 5
Total 17 13
WINTER SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 5 5
NUR 104 Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation 7 5
NUR 105 Professional Practice IV 9 5
Total 21 15
SPRING NUR 201 Professional Practice V 9 5
NUR 202 Professional Practice VI 9 5
NUR 203 Professional Practice VII 2 2
Total 20 12
SUMMER SPC 1101 Fundamentals of Speech 5 5
NUR 204 Professional Practice VIII 16 8
Total 21 13
FALL HUM 1101 Introduction to Humanities 5 5
NUR 205 Professional Practice IX 9 5
NUR 206 Professional Practice X 9 5
Total 23 15

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Last updated: April 28, 2009.