Nursing Program
A career as an associate degree nurse (ADN) at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College affords you a dynamic profession that is comprised of compassion and also caring with a scientific strategy to promote optimal health for the personal, community, family, and also society.
At the successful completion of the training program, you will be qualified to become a Registered Nurse (RN) via the state licensure examination. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Nursing- Associate Degree training program is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
About The School
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a two (2) year technical college with campuses in New Richmond, Ashland, Rice Lake and Superior, Wisconsin, United States. There are also 2 branches in Ladysmith and Hayward, USA.
Total estimated program cost is USD $11,100
Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:
- Complete application form and submit with fee (fee waiver may apply if previously submitted)
- Complete Accuplacer entrance assessment to determine placement (waiver may apply with acceptable alternative test scores and/or postsecondary degree completion); note: required Accuplacer entrance assessment scores for core Nursing coursework are higher then pre-Nursing scores
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate; current high school seniors must provide documentation upon graduation
- Complete WITC pre-ADN Admissions Quiz
- Review and sign Caregiver Background Check and/or Criminal History Record Check Statement of Understanding
- Review and sign the Functional Ability Statement of Understanding
- Complete admissions meeting with a WITC counselor
Pre-Nursing students must complete the petition process to be eligible for the core Nursing program. In addition to the requirements above, students in this program must:
- Complete one year of high school chemistry or one term of college-level chemistry with a 2.0 or better
- Complete a Nursing Assistant course with a grade of C (2.0) or better
- Review the online informational presentation
- Complete priority petition for admission forms:
- WITC transcripts to verify course completion (priority admission is given to students who have completed the ADN program-required General Studies courses)
- Review and sign Caregiver Background Check and/or Criminal History Record Check Statement of Understanding
- Review and sign the Functional Ability Statement of Understanding
- Complete and sign Intent to Enter form
- Prior to attendance in core Nursing coursework, student must:
- Submit Background Check fee
- Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, National Criminal Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and another state if applicable
- Pass a physical exam, have current immunizations, and demonstrate negative status for tuberculosis (Tb)
- Possess current certification of “CPR for Healthcare Providers” or the equivalent
- Review and sign Allied Health Division Confidentiality Statement
- Attend a mandatory program orientation session.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Progression to Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) If you are a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and are interested in becoming a registered nurse (RN), WITC offers an “LPN Progression to ADN” track. The LPN Progression pathway provides advanced standing from an accredited program for nursing courses in ADN Semesters 1 and 2 of the WITC ADN program. Additionally, credits may be transferred from the practical nursing program if the General Studies and/or elective credits were at an associate degree level.
CONTACT:
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Address: 1900 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: 715-234-7082
Website: http://www.witc.edu/
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