College(s):
Malcolm X
Program Code: 0239
The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Nursing prepares students through the study of nursing theory and patient care techniques to take the licensure examination for Registered Nurses (RN). Both classroom instruction and clinical experiences in Chicago, surrounding suburban area hospitals, and primary care facilities are provided. The curriculum is designed to lead the student to employment as a registered professional nurse in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, schools, public health, government, and military, or industry.
Proof of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate is required at the time of application to the Nursing program.
This selective admissions program requires students to submit a separate application or to take additional action before enrolling.
For more information on the Nursing AAS at Malcolm X College, visit the program webpage.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Coursework | ||
ENGLISH101 | Composition | 3 |
BIOLOGY121 | Biology I | 5 |
CHEM121 | Basic Chemistry I | 4 |
MATH118 | General Education Math (or higher Mathematics) | 4 |
Required Program Core | ||
MCROBIO233 | General Microbiology | 4 |
BIOLOGY226 | Human Structure and Function I | 4 |
BIOLOGY227 | Human Structure and Function II | 4 |
NURSING101 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 |
NURSING102 | Introduction to Medical-Surgical | 7 |
NURSING203 | Nursing Leadership 1 | 3 |
NURSING210 | Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6 |
NURSING211 | Maternal-Newborn/Mental Health | 6 |
NURSING212 | Pediatric/Gerontologic Nursing | 6 |
NURSING213 | Advanced Medical Surgical | 6 |
Total Hours | 69 |
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This course fulfills the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students who are seeking admission into the Nursing program. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Nursing.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
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ENGLISH101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
BIOLOGY121 | Biology I 1 | 5 |
CHEM121 | Basic Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
MATH118 | General Education Math (or higher Mathematics) 1 | 4 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
BIOLOGY226 | Human Structure and Function I 2 | 4 |
MCROBIO233 | General Microbiology 2 | 4 |
Hours | 8 | |
Semester 3 | ||
NURSING101 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 |
BIOLOGY227 | Human Structure and Function II 2 | 4 |
Hours | 11 | |
Semester 4 | ||
NURSING102 | Introduction to Medical-Surgical | 7 |
Hours | 7 | |
Semester 5 | ||
NURSING210 | Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6 |
NURSING211 | Maternal-Newborn/Mental Health | 6 |
Hours | 12 | |
Semester 6 | ||
NURSING212 | Pediatric/Gerontologic Nursing | 6 |
NURSING213 | Advanced Medical Surgical | 6 |
NURSING203 | Nursing Leadership | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 69 |
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Program Prerequisite
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Program Corequisite
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Program Admission Requirements
Acceptance into the Nursing Program is competitive and requires an established cumulative GPA at CCC. Nursing prerequisites can be completed at any one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. Upon admission to the CCC Nursing Program, students will complete the program at Malcolm X College. Any questions regarding application and admissions process please email the CCC Nursing Programs atCCCNursingAdmissions@ccc.edu. In addition, informational sessions are available at Malcolm X College Nursing Programs.
To be eligible to apply to the CCC Nursing Program, a student must have successfully completed:
- All four prerequisite courses,
Course List Code Title Hours Prerequisite Courses * BIOLOGY121 Biology I (completed within the past 10 years) 5 CHEM121 Basic Chemistry I (completed within the past 10 years) 4 ENGLISH101 Composition 3 MATH118 General Education Math (or higher) 4 Total Hours 16 - *
All prerequisite courses (4) must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher prior to the posted online application deadline.
- ATI Pre-admission Exam (must be taken at a CCC campus during the application process),
- Background check
- Cumulative GPA at CCC of 2.75 prior to the posted application deadline date. All applications will be reviewed for selection by the Nursing Admission Committee.
- Proof of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate is required at the time of application to the Nursing program.
- Official high school transcript or GED
ATI TEAS Exam:
- Minimum Cumulative Score: 65%
- Minimum Reading Score: 73%
Please Note: Submitting the application and possessing the requirements for the CCC Nursing Program does not guarantee admission.
Before submitting the online application, the online application will request a copy of the applicant’s ATI score, date of Certified Background check, prerequisite grades, and CCC cumulative GPA. The applicant will then certify via application submission that the submitted information is not false. Falsification of information will result in disqualification for application review. The Nursing Admission Committee will then refer to the respective databases to confirm the submitted information.
Background Check
Students entering most healthcare professions programs will be required to present documentation of health history and vaccination status, to undergo annual tuberculosis screening, to submit to a background check, to submit to initial and random drug screening, and to undergo fingerprinting prior to licensing with the state of Illinois. Students should consult with a College Advisor if any of these requirements are a concern.
For more information on admissions requirements and the application process, visit the Nursing Department webpage.
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Registered Nurses
Job Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Annual Wages
Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $62,879 |
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Median 50th Percentile | $79,120 |
Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $103,966 |
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $30 |
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Median 50th Percentile | $38 |
Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $50 |
Annual Job Openings
3617 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program | % of Jobs |
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A high school diploma or less | 0.76% |
A certificate | 22.50% |
Some college | 0.00% |
An Associate degree | 19.39% |
A Bachelor's degree | 55.92% |
A Master's or Professional degree | 1.43% |
A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
57.35% continue their education beyond an associate degree
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