PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing prepares students for entry into professional nursing. Upon graduation, the graduate is prepared to function in various health care settings in three interrelated roles: provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing.The program is configured to facilitate a career ladder approach to nursing. Student successfully completing the PN program receive a certificate and are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-PN) exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). After receiving LPN licensure, the student may apply for entry into the ADN program. Upon completion of the ADN program, students are granted an Associate in Science Degree (AS) and are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). This credential fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in communication and problem solving while promoting a strong work ethic. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidelines. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develp a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.
Systemwide General Education Bucket Requirements (SGE)
Beginning in Fall 2024, GCCC will participate with all state universities, Washburn University and all community colleges in Kansas in the systemwide general education (SGE) framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. GCCC’s SGE framework includes 34-37 credit hours organized in 7 “buckets” identified by an individual SGE code. Any student who has completed the full credit hour requirement in all buckets will be considered to have completed the Kansas SGE framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. The completion of the 34-37 credit hour general education package will be noted on the student’s transcript.
Admission Requirements
The Garden City Community College Nursing Program follows the Kansas Articulation Plan for Nursing Education. Qualified licensed practical nurses must meet the admission requirements for GCCC and the Nursing Department.
The LPN-RN nursing program has a selective admission policy. Applicants for the Associate Nursing Degree (A.D.N.) program must provide evidence of a current Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse license. Nursing courses are challenging and require generous study and preparation time outside of class. Please contact the nursing department for current program information.
- Prerequisite classes listed must have a passing grade of “C” or greater to be eligible for entrance into the Nursing Program.
- All math and science classes to be considered must have been taken within the last 5 years of admission to Nursing program.
- Nelson Denny of 12 or higher.
- Placement test into MATH 107 - Intermediate Algebra T> or higher.
- High School Chemistry (1 year) or completion of CHEM 105 - General Chemistry T> .
- Applicants to the nursing program must provide proof of a valid Kansas LPN license.
Notice: According to Kansas law (KSA 65-1120), certain criminal convictions would deny or restrict access to a Kansas nursing license. Applicants should check with the Garden City Community College Department of Nursing or the Kansas State Board of Nursing should questions arise.
Accreditation
The Professional Nursing Program (ADN)
- Accreditation status: Continuing Accreditation (Next evaluation: 2029)
- Accredited by:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Fax: (404) 975-5020
Email: info@acenursing.org
Web: www.acenursing.org
Kansas State Board of Nursing
900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1230
www.ksbn.org
(785) 296-4929
Program Licensure:
This program leads to state-required licensure in the state of Kansas. It may not meet licensure requirements in other states. Click here to view a state-by-state breakdown of where this program meets licensure requirements in other U.S. states: https://gcccks.edu/_resources/pdf/rn_licensure_as_of_2024_7_26_08012024.pdf. The college maintains a Student Location Policy: https://gcccks.edu/about_gccc/policies/student_location_policy.pdf and a Distance Education Disclosure Policy: https://gcccks.edu/about_gccc/policies/distance_education_disclosure_policy.pdf. Students who are not planning to live and work in Kansas should pay special attention to the licensure requirements in their state. Students with a legal permanent address in a state other than Kansas may not be allowed to enroll in a program leading to required licensure unless they sign a declaration that they are intending to move to Kansas. Please contact your academic advisor for more information.
Articulation Agreements:
Garden City Community College and Wichita State University - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Wichita State University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Wichita State University - Nursing . For more information from Wichita State University, click here: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/nursing_rn_to_bsn_bsn_178.php.
Garden City Community College and Newman University - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Newman University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Newman University . For more information from Newman University, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1blBfFy4fNfQrC9GkZkzeXbJBKRlYqu1DQtPqLSPNduE/edit.
Garden City Community College and Fort Hays State University - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Fort Hays State University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Fort Hays State University - Nursing . For more information from Fort Hays State University, click here: https://www.fhsu.edu/nursing/.
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below: