About the Program	The Associate Degree Nursing Program (AD-N) prepares qualified students with the skills needed to enter the profession of nursing. Program graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Upon passing the exam, students are qualified to practice as Registered Nurses ( RN ). The program consists of four college semesters of nursing courses. Prior to enrolling in the nursing courses, students must complete the following general education courses: Physiology and Anatomy, Chemistry, English, Psychology, and Math. Students may choose to take the program on a full- or part-time basis. Students opting for the part-time option will do some clinical rotations during the summer. Those opting for the full-time option will do classroom work and clinical rotations during the school year. Clinical rotations will be during days and evenings and potentially on weekends. Program graduates will receive an associate degree in nursing.
How to Apply:	Contact the WNCC Heath Occupations Division at 308-635-6060 or 800-348-4435 to request an application packet. The Associate Degree Nursing program is a selective admissions program. Applications for admission are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis according to the date of completed admission criteria. Applications will begin being accepted on March 1 and must be completed by June 1 of each year. Late applications will be considered on a space available basis.
Steps for Admission:	After receiving an application packet, please submit each of the following items to the Health Occupations Division: Letter of intent and completed application-included in packet. Official high school transcripts or GED results. Official transcripts for all previously attended institutions of higher learning. Documentation of current Nebraska Basic Nursing Assistant status or current status from state of residence. Minimum of 2.33 (C+) or better in each of the required general education courses. Application and transcripts are valid for one year and must be updated to the year of intended admission as indicated on the letter of intent.
*Admission Criteria for Advanced Placement The number of advanced placement students will be determined by space available.	Current LPNs have the option to advance place into the second year of the program. These students MUST have already completed the following general education courses to be eligible for admission into the second year of this program: ·Physiology and Anatomy ·Chemistry ·English ·Psychology ·Math ·Nutrition ·Life Span ·Microbiology ·Introduction to Pathophysiology Applications will be accepted starting March 1 and must be completed by June 1 of each year. Late applications will be considered on a space available basis. Contact the WNCC Heath Occupations Division at 308-635-6060 or 800-348-4435 to request an application packet. 1. Submit the following items to the Health Occupations Division:    Letter of Intent and application form.    Official high school transcripts or GED results.    Official transcripts from all previously attended institution of higher learning.    Copy of current LPN license (must be maintained throughout the program). 2. Complete all required general education courses and comparable first year courses with a minimum of 2.0 (C) or better in every course. Admission for advanced placement is on a first-come, first-serve basis with all of the above criteria being met. The number of advanced placement students will be determined by space available. Advanced placement students can complete year two on a part-time basis. Some clinical experiences will need to be completed in the summer. Application and transcripts are valid for one year and must be updated to the year of intended admission as indicated on the letter of intent.
After being accepted into Year One or as an Advanced Placement student	The following items MUST be submitted to the Health Occupations Division BEFORE beginning the first clinical experience:    Completed physical form.    Proof of current CPR-Health Care Provider status (Must remain current throughout the program and documentation must be in place BEFORE beginning the first fall semester nursing courses.)    Proof that immunizations are current, including Hepatitis B series.    TB test (must be done within six months of admission.)    Proof of liability insurance (Advanced Placement students only.) In order to progress in the program, a minimum of 2.0 (C) must be maintained in all courses. NOTE: To obtain a nursing license in Nebraska, the statutes require the applicant be of “Good Moral Character.”