1. Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) Orientation
Welcome to
nursing, and
congratulations on
choosing nursing as
a profession!

2. Introductions Holly Euclide, RN, MSN Mary Bessett, RN, MSN
Introduce selves.
Could do a fun introductory game?

3. Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program
The program functions under the guidelines of the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, is accredited by the NLNAC, and complies with all requirements established for nursing within the state.

4. ADN Program Overview
The program is designed for completion in four semesters. Students will receive theoretical and practical education to function as a registered nurse.
Upon completion of the first two semesters of the program, students are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN).

5. ADN Program Overview
Upon completion of the ADN program, students are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Graduates of the program are prepared for employment in beginning level registered nursing positions.

6. ADN Program
Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to go on to a BSN completion program
UW-Green Bay offers this program, as do many private colleges

7. Job Opportunities Nursing Home/Extended Care Facility Clinic Hospital
Insurance Company
Home Health
Short Stay Surgery
Military

8. Job Opportunities School Work Site Correctional System Public Health
…and the list goes on…

9. Potential Contraindications to a Nursing Career
Back problems
Difficult to get hired with a pre-existing condition
Lifting and bending are functional requirements (We will address later)
Latex allergies
Potential occupational exposure could be life-threatening

10. First Semester (19 credits)
Nursing Fundamentals
Nursing Skills
Nursing Pharmacology
Nursing: Intro to Clinical Practice
Written Communication
General Anatomy & Physiology
Developmental Psychology
All nursing courses scheduled for each semester must be taken at that time. If all classes are not completed successfully, student will not progress to next semester.
Many students complete their electives/sciences prior to the program.

11. Second Semester (17 Credits)
Nursing Health Alterations
Nursing Health Promotion
Nursing Clinical Care Across the Lifespan
Nursing: Intro to Clinical Care Management
Oral/Interpersonal Communication
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology

12. Third Semester (18 Credits)
Nursing Complex Health Alterations I
Nursing: Mental Health & Community Concepts
Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice
Nursing Advanced Skills
Microbiology
Intro to Psychology
Elective

13. Fourth Semester (16 credits)
Nursing Complex Health Alterations II
Nursing Management & Professional Concepts
Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice
Nursing: Clinical Transition
Intro to Sociology
Elective
Many of the general education courses and nursing theory courses are available online, in addition to the live courses.

14. Grading Policy
A “C” is the minimum for passing in all nursing courses, which is an 80% or above.
All exams will be taken on the day scheduled. If the student misses taking a test at the scheduled time, the instructor must be contacted and the test must be taken on the day of return to class. If the exam is taken outside of class, 5% will be deducted from the score, regardless of circumstances.

15. Additional Assistance
For additional help, inquire about
Study Skills
Critical Thinking
Test Taking Strategies

16. Expectations of ADN Program Students
Responsibility for learning is the student’s, with outside prep time necessary for all classes
EXPECT to have school as a priority
Attendance
It is expected. Absences negatively impact student success.
Don’t schedule vacations or weddings during the academic year.

17. Expectations of ADN Program Students
Compliance with all policies of school, program, and clinical agencies
For every hour spent in class per week, expect 2 – 3 hours of study per week (i.e.: 6 hrs in class = hrs of study time)
Limit working during the academic year to NO MORE THAN 16 hours per week

18. Clinical Information Day or Evening Clinical
May start as early as 6 a.m. and end as late as 11 p.m.
Be prepared for potential child care needs
Adjust work schedules accordingly
Dress – Uniform as outlined in ADN Handbook

19. Requirements to Attend Clinical
Prior to clinical, must have:
CPR – needs to be the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, renewed every 2 years
Physical Exam
Caregiver Background Check – needs to be done every 4 years
TB Test – needs to be done annually
Recommend completing these requirements ASAP. Potential issue with any of these requirements must be resolved prior to the student attending clinical. Failure to do so in a timely manner will result in inability to attend clinical and delayed program progression!!

20. Requirements to Attend Clinical
Completion of Nursing Assistant course
Expected to be competent in CNA skills
Skills review courses available (8 hours)
Prior health care experience not required
If your CNA skills are rusty, we suggest that you attend a skills review course – you will get a letter about this course.
Although students with prior health care experience may be more comfortable in the first clinical course, that difference goes away as the clinicals progress.

21. Clinical
Functional Ability (ability to perform necessary tasks) – will be reviewed and signed
Confidentiality Agreement – will be signed for each clinical
Evaluation – will be ongoing

22. Clinical Evaluation Evaluation is based on course objectives
Students are expected to perform the tasks to which they are assigned with professionalism, accuracy and safety at the Registered Nurse (RN) level.
Students are expected to show continual progress in skill and proficiency in performing their patient care.

23. Clinical Evaluation
Evaluation will be on a weekly basis and at the end of each clinical rotation.
Behaviors will be evaluated and documented in order to indicate areas of strengths as well as areas needing improvement, by self and instructor.

24. Clinical Attendance Attendance and punctuality are expectations
Promptness and regular attendance are considered mandatory in order to assure:
Satisfactory student progress
Accurate evaluation by faculty
Safe performance in the clinical arena

25. Clinical Expectations
Notification of the instructor/clinical site 1 hour prior to any absence from clinical.
Student is responsible for completing course objectives – a significant alternate assignment will be given for clinical absences.
Patterns of absence will be referred to the counselor.

26. Program Costs Tuition/Testing/Course Packets
Fees related to lab courses for supplies
Extra fees for physical exam and other requirements
Fees for NCLEX exams and licensure

27. Financial Aid/Scholarships
Look for any available money – the less you worry about finances, the more successful you will be in your course work

28. Graduation Requirements
Complete Petition to Graduate and pay graduation fees.
Complete all course requirements and obtain passing grades in all required courses.
Grade point average of 2.0 or better, with a minimum of “C” in nursing courses.
Fulfill all financial obligations to NWTC.

29. For more information:
Refer to your NWTC Associate Degree Nursing Program Student Handbook, which will be given to you at the start of your program.
Questions? Call