Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│68 Credits│Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend Campuses│Eligible for Financial Aid
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $58,027
Gain more nursing career opportunities and get prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam with an associate degree in Nursing (ADN) from Moraine Park Technical College.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to associate degree in Nursing (ADN) track at Moraine Park is designed for individuals currently working as LPNs who want to become Registered Nurses (RN).
The ADN program combines prior nursing experience with hands-on learning to prepare you to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses.
Moraine Park’s associate degree in Nursing program builds on your prior nursing knowledge to help you provide patient-centered care with integrity, use social, mathematical, physical sciences, pharmacology and pathophysiology in clinical decisions making, use new technology to manage data and improve patient care, and more.
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 (phone 404-975-5000) and the Wisconsin Board of Nursing (phone 608-267-2357) http://www.acenursing.org/
Entry-level; after passing NCLEX-RN:
- Staff Nurse
- Primary Nurse
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $58,027
Visit our catalog for up-to-date information.
Note: Additional Clinical Admissions Requirements include:
1. Current WI Licensed Practical Nurse
2. Employment as an LPN for a minimum of 2,080 hours in the last 2 years (within a structured clinical agency; no private duty).
| CLINICAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 806-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 806-197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 809-188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 543-109 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 1 | 3 |
| 543-110 | Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts | 2 |
| 543-111 | Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 543-112 | Nursing Advanced Skills | 1 |
| 809-198 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| ESCROW CREDITS | ||
| Escrow credits 1 | 19 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 543-113 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2 | 3 |
| 543-114 | Nursing: Management and Professional Concepts | 2 |
| 543-115 | Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 543-116 | Nursing Clinical Transition | 2 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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This program also requires:
- Health Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
Petition Process Details: Students are provisionally accepted to the Nursing Program in “pre-core” status. When program ready, students go through the petition process.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs
Students may need to purchase additional supplies including but not limited to: MPTC scrubs, name tag, stethoscope, an iPad and specialized software.
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Credits:
State Licensure Disclosure: Moraine Park’s Nursing program prepares students to obtain the educational requirements for licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. No determination has been made if the curriculum matches the educational requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states. Visit the Accreditation page for more details about accreditation.
Licensing Organization: Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
Clinical evaluations are the exit assessment graduation requirement for the program.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!