Associate Degree Nursing Steps to Admission
Are you new to SCC and/or have not completed required courses for your intended health program?
Start with Health Sciences, the on ramp. You enroll, an advisor maps your path, and you complete the placement levels and prerequisite courses below. Then apply to Associate Degree Nursing when you’re ready.
Are you new to SCC and/or have not completed required courses for your intended health program?
You may be ready to apply directly. Check the placement levels and courses below, then follow the application steps. You can apply during your last term of prerequisites.
Requirements
Courses
| Human Anatomy with Lab (4 credits)* | BIOS 1140 & BIOS 1140L |
| Human Physiology with Lab (4 credits)* | BIOS 2130 & BIOS 2130L |
| Written Communication Course (3 credits) | ENGL 1010, ENGL 1054 or ENGL 1110 |
*Combined Anatomy & Physiology courses (i.e. Anatomy & Physiology I and II) with labs are eligible for evaluation to meet program requirements.
| Reading/Writing | You will not need to submit placement scores or test for Reading/Writing placement
as the Written Communications prerequisite will fulfill the placement requirement: Completion of English Composition (ENGL 1010) or equivalent |
| Math | Completion of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 1100) with a grade that will allow you to register for College Algebra (MATH 1150) or place into College Algebra (MATH 1150 or higher) |
Required GPA Information: Students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for required prerequisite courses to be eligible to apply for the program.
If you completed any of the courses listed above at another college or university, send your official transcript to SCC Registration & Records. A grade of a C or higher is required for courses to be evaluated for transfer credit.
Meet Reading & Math Requirements
If you completed your prerequisite classes at SCC, the College will have your course/score
on file and your College Advisor or Admissions can advise you on your needs.
If you completed your prerequisites at another college or university, you may need
to test or will need to submit an official college transcript showing completion of
the English and Math courses listed below. The Admissions Office can advise you on
your placement needs
Submit placement test scores or an official college transcript
Submit placement test scores or an official college transcript showing completion of college-level English and/or math courses with a C or better. SCC accepts the ACT, SAT, and Next-Generation ACCUPLACER® scores. Math scores are valid for three years and reading scores are valid for five years. Score reports can be submitted directly to admissions@southeast.edu. Score reports must contain your full name and date of test.
If you have not taken the ACT or SAT within the last three years, contact the SCC Testing Center to schedule a time to take the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®.
When and How to Apply
Apply to the Associate Degree Nursing program within the time period noted above for your intended start date. Application to the Associate Degree Nursing program requires completion of prerequisite coursework
If you completed your prerequisite classes at SCC, the College will have your course/score
on file and your College Advisor or Admissions can advise you on your needs.
If you completed your prerequisites at another college or university, you may need
to test or will need to submit an official college transcript showing completion of
the English and Math courses listed below. The Admissions Office can advise you on
your placement needs.
After submitting your Application for Admission, you will submit the following documents.
The documents must be received for your application to be considered complete.
- Professional Awareness Activity
- Submit proof of active certified nursing assistant (CNA) status on the Nebraska
Nurse Aide Registry (submit DHHS documentation) or proof of nursing assistant class
completion and other current healthcare certification or registration.
| Step | Fall start, August | Spring start, January |
| Apply | February 1 – February 28 or until full | September 1 – September 30 or until full |
| First review | Begins March 1 | Begins October 1 |
| You hear back | On or after April 1 | On or after November 1 |
Please note the following:
- The program uses a selection process to determine admission.
- Applications will be reviewed when all requirements are submitted.
- The application will remain open for each program intake until all program seats are full.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed if missing requirements or all required courses are not complete.
- Applicants that are re-applying to the program must resubmit all documentation during each application period.
Final Requirements for Admitted Students
Students admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing program will be required to submit
the following within 15 days of admittance notification (Failure to do so will result in not being able to enroll in the program and the spot
will be given to an alternate):
-Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR for Healthcare Providers
card (only CPR type accepted) - CPR Training
- Health Statement
- Immunization Waiver Form
- Essential Functions
Submit to healthsciences@southeast.edu