Registered Nursing ADN Program Fact Sheet

What is Registered Nursing?	The ADN program is designed to provide nursing courses over seven semesters. In addition to the nursing courses there are core course requirements. At successful completion of the program of study the nursing student is awarded an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Graduates are then eligible to apply and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-RN and licensure by the Georgia Board of Nursing graduates are employed as registered nurses in a variety of settings. Nursing is a critical component of patient care. Gwinnett Tech nursing students receive diverse, high-quality educational experiences that prepare them for the challenges of nursing in today’s healthcare environment. Gwinnett Tech’s curriculum combines classroom and laboratory training with clinical experience.
Degrees	Registered Nursing Program, ADN - Traditional Associate Degree Nursing (LPN) Bridge Option, ADN Associate Degree Paramedicine Bridge Option, ADN Associate Degree Nursing Surgical Technologies Bridge Option, ADN
Minimum Age Requirement	18 years of age at the start of program.
Semester Program Begins	Traditional: Fall semester, Full time; Day classes only. 71 Credit hours Bridge: Spring semester, term C - Part time, then summer/fall/spring, Full time; Day classes only. 61 Credit hours
General Admission Application Process	Apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required. Students must be accepted into Gwinnett Technical College prior to applying to a program of study. Applicants are initially accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program with a concentration of Healthcare Management while completing the required prerequisite courses.
Program Application Process	Traditional All applicants are required to sit for the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam. The Kaplan exam must be completed prior to the February 15th application deadline and must be taken at Gwinnett Technical College. The cost of the Kaplan exam is $53.50. All applicants are required to submit a program packet. Forms are available online at http://www.gwinnetttech.edu/enrollment/forms-documents/. For fall semester admission, the program application, Kaplan exam, and all prerequisites must be completed by February 15th. Applicants are required to complete six prerequisite courses. Bridge All applicants are required to sit for the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam. The Kaplan exam must be completed prior to the October 10th application deadline and must be taken at Gwinnett Technical College. The cost of the Kaplan exam is $53.50. All applicants are required to submit a program packet. Forms are available online at http://www.gwinnetttech.edu/enrollment/forms-documents/. For fall semester admission, the program application, Kaplan exam, and all prerequisites must be completed by October 10th. Applicants are required to complete six prerequisite courses.
Prerequisite Courses	All of the following: BIOL 2113 * and BIOL 2113L * BIOL 2114 * and BIOL 2114L * BIOL 2117 * and BIOL 2117L MATH 1111 ENGL 1101 PSYC 1101
Additional Required Courses*	FYES 1000 ENGL 1102 PSYC 2103 One of the following: HUMN 1101 ARTS 1101 MUSC 1101 ENGL 2110 ENGL 2130 RELG 1101 ** Biology courses cannot be older than 5 years at the time of program application. * Transfer students with 30+ transferable credit hours will be exempt from taking FYES 1000. **ENGL 1102, PSYC 2103 and HUMN 1101 or ARTS 1101 or MUSC 1101 or or ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2130 or RELG 1101 must be completed before enrolling in RNSG 2101 and RNSG 2102. See enrollment advisor for more information.
Competitive Admissions	Traditional: Students who have completed the prerequisite courses and have maintained a GPA of at least a 3.0 (3.5 or higher is recommended in the prerequisite courses); and scored a 75% or better on the Kaplan can submit an application to the ADN Nursing program. Bridge: Students who have completed the prerequisite courses and have maintained a GPA of at least a 3.0 (3.2 or higher is recommended in the prerequisite courses); and scored a 70% or better on the Kaplan can submit an application to the ADN Nursing program.
Program Costs and Requirements	All costs are approximated and are subject to change and will be at the students’ own expense. This does not include tuition and registration related fees charged by Gwinnett Technical College. Tuition cost can be calculated at Fees and Expenses . Liability Insurance - $10 Clinical site badges - $10 Uniform/ lab coat - est. $200 Shoes - est. $50 - $200 Immunizations - est. $200 Background/ drug screen - $90 CPR Training - est. $57
For more information, contact:	Saadia Jackson-Collins, Program Support Specialist, sjcollins@gwinnetttech.edu or 678.226.6729, Building 900 Room 1303C.
For admission and enrollment, contact:	Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email HealthTeam@GwinnettTech.edu.

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