Nursing program
The mission of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Olney Central College Associate Degree Nursing Program is to provide outstanding educational opportunities for candidates to enter the profession of nursing. This mission is met by providing a balanced and quality curriculum of general education and nursing courses.
The nursing program is endorsed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation with the accreditation of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Upon admission to practice, the graduate of the IECC-OCC Associate Degree Nursing Program should be able to:
- Apply the nursing process, nursing judgment, and evidence-based practice to advocate for and deliver patient-centered care thru the lifespan.
- Exhibit communication ability by maintaining and establishing personalized and culturally capable therapeutic relationships.
- Advance, implement and appraise teaching plans to attain quality patient outcomes.
- Use familiarity of consumer rights and responsibilities to design, advocate and intervene on behalf of clients while providing cost-effective care.
- Give aspects of care to nursing workforce based on the scope of practice, experience, and education,
- Work together with other health care providers to deliver and improve patient care and outcomes.
- Utilize information and technology to manage knowledge, communicate, reduce error, and support clinical decision making.
- Take responsibility for continued education and professional progress.
- Show professional behavior and add the role of professional identity in practice.
- Perform within the ethical and legal framework of the profession of nursing and State Nurse Practice Act.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Associate Degree Nursing Program is offered at all four colleges in the IECC District (Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, and Wabash Valley College).
About the school
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a community college district with the headquartered in Olney, IL, and college campuses situated in Fairfield, Robinson, Olney, and Mount Carmel. Bounded on the east by the Wabash River and located in a scenic section of the state, featuring golf courses wooded areas, and recreational lakes scattered all through the region.
Because the college District is among 39 tax-supported community college districts in the State of Illinois, the cost is so affordable. In addition, the District has deliberately held the line on costs to guarantee that all students have unrestricted access to higher education. (IECC’s tuition rate is about the lowest in the tri-state area.)
Total Cost for Four Semester ADN Program $ 14,921.00
Total Cost for ADN Program Including PN Exit $ 16,793.00
Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:
Grades
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to make application to the nursing program. Grades of F in college level courses from institutions outside of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges may be eligible for a grade forgiveness process for ranking purposes for acceptance into the nursing program. This grade forgiveness would be done manually and only one time and would not affect the applicant’s official cumulative grade point average. Contact the Program Advisor for the Nursing Program at the college site to determine eligibility.
Test of Academic Skills Version (TEAS®)
Applicants to the IECC Associate Degree Nursing or Practical Nursing Certificate programs must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) exam prior to the ranking deadline. In order to be eligible to rank, the student must have an Adjusted Individual Test Score at the Proficient Level or higher. The TEAS® exam may be taken up to two (2) times per ranking period. Prior test scores may be used for ranking for admission consideration if the test was taken within 24 months of the ranking deadline. If the prior exam was more than 24 months before the ranking deadline, a new test shall be required. The cost of testing will be paid by the student.
Placement Test
You will need to take the Accuplacer placement exam and meet the minimum required scores for acceptance to the program.
A completed application consists of:
1) all official college and high school transcripts
2) GED scores, if applicable
3) a completed IECC application form
4) an Associate Degree Nursing Program or Practical Nursing Certificate Program application
5) TEAS® scores
6) placement exam scores
7) government issued photo ID residency verification
Applicants with completed files will be ranked using the composite score which is derived from their placement exam scores, GPA, science course grades and certified nurse assistant status. A minimum entry-level composite score is required.
Requirements After the Student is Accepted into the Program
Requirements after acceptance to the program are:
1) return acceptance postcard within two (2) weeks of notification
2) a physical examination and immunizations (due by assigned date)
3) CPR certification
4) satisfactory background check
5) evidence of completion of a study-skills course
6) negative drug screen. An unsatisfactory background check and/or positive drug screening test will negate program admission or result in administrative withdrawal.
Address/contact
IECC District 529 Office
233 East Chestnut, Olney, IL 62450
618-393-2982
866-529-4322
http://www.iecc.cc.il.us/
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