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A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) Program

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TOTAL PROGRAM COST*

*Program Fees are subject to change

 $97,835.00
TEAS Test Fee (additional prior to registration and not Financial Aid eligible) $120.00

 

Program Highlights
  • 23 Months Program*
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Veteran and Military Benefits

*90 Approved Instructional Weeks

A.S. in Nursing Program Mission

Program Mission

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ mission is to offer quality allied health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills, career-focused education, and hands-on practical experience by empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career goals.

 

A.S. in Nursing Program Student Handbook
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A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) Program Description

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts nursing graduates play an essential role in healthcare. Registered Nurses are vital to the healthcare team as they provide and coordinate patient care. RNs assess patients, administer medication and treatments, consult doctors, and teach patients how to manage illness or injuries.

After program completion, students will receive an NCLEX prep class to prepare for the RN licensure board examination.

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Program Goals and Objectives

Provide a high-quality educational experience to each individual whose goal is to enter the health care profession.

Provide a depth of human understanding and a wide range of nursing skills based on communication and scientific principles.

Guide the Associate Degree student in collaborative practice with other healthcare professionals to meet patient nursing needs.

Employ the nursing process in the provision of safe and effective care.

Help develop the Associate degree student to become a role model, patient advocate, patient educator, and caregiver who provides an environment conducive to maintaining dignity and maximizing each individual’s wellness.

Guide the Associate Degree student to become active participants in the learning process and assist with self-awareness and self-direction.

Provide a shared learning environment among faculty and students by exchanging knowledge and experience to promote change within the participants.

Prepare the Associate Degree student with the knowledge, skill, and ability to administer safe, ethical, and competent nursing care as a beginning practitioner in various settings.

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ADN Program Length, and Schedule

Program length, Months
23*
Semester Credit Hours
80
Clinical & Lab Hours
900

*90 Approved Instructional Weeks

 

The program information, length, and schedule may change. Make sure to read the accompanying Catalog and Addendum for changes and updates. Check in with an admission advisor for details.

 

The ADN program is a degree program that provides two separate admission pathways. Both paths consist of full-time attendance. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:12 during the lab, 1:1 during clinical, 1:28 during residential lectures, and 1:25 during online lectures. 

 

Generic ADN (6 semesters for a total of 80 Semester Credit Hours):
Students will take 33 Semester-Credit Hours of General Education courses via online delivery in the program’s first two semesters. The third semester is 15 weeks and consists of 14 Semester Credit Hours (9—lectures, 5—clinical and skills lab). Courses include Fundamentals of Nursing, including theory, skills and clinical, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology. Theory and lab will be held Monday through Friday. The clinical schedule may vary depending on clinical site availability.

 

The fourth semester consists of 10 Semester Credit Hours (6—lectures, 4—clinical). Courses include Introduction to Med/Surg I Theory and Clinical and Intermediate Med/Surg Theory and Clinical. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, and the clinical schedule may vary depending on clinical site availability.

 

The fifth semester consists of 14 Semester Credit Hours (9—lectures, 5—clinical). Courses include Maternal/Newborn Theory and Clinical, Care of Children Theory and Clinical, and Advanced Med/Surg I Theory and Clinical. Theory and lab will be held Monday through Friday. The clinical schedule may vary depending on clinical site availability.

 

The sixth semester consists of 9 Semester Credit Hours (5—lectures, 4—clinical). Courses include Mental Health Nursing Theory and Clinical, and Complex Med-Surg Theory, and Clinical/Leadership. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, and the clinical schedule may vary depending on clinical site availability.

 

Students of this pathway receive 885 hours of education and 900 hours of clinical and lab instruction, allowing them to apply the lecture topics to practical use.

A.S. in Nursing (LVN to RN) Pathway

Program Length, Months
8*
Semester Credit Hours
25

*33 Approved instruction Weeks

You can find information about the LVN to RN Advanced Placement pathway here

Requirements

  • Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.

    • Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
    • Applicants must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:  immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification. (See Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in the School Catalog and “Admissions.”)
    • Applicants must submit a completed application. It is recommended that interested applicants fill out the application with the admission advisor.
    • Applicants must take an Admission Assessment: The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII). It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS VII Test Passing score = 64 percent or better.
    • Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Assistant Program Director in person or via a virtual conferencing platform, if necessary.
    • Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in non-biology prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
    • Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in math and science prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
    • Applicants must submit a two to three (2–3) pages written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.
    • Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation to the nursing program. These may come from employers, immediate work supervisors, health-related facilities where the applicant has volunteered, or faculty from previous college/university coursework. These letters of recommendation must be submitted using formal organizational stationery.
    • The applicant will submit proof of health-related &/or community work, e.g., volunteering at health fairs, hospitals, or clinics, working with the homeless, mentoring or tutoring other students, Big Brother or Big Sister. These experiences must be substantiated with a document or letter of verification on formal organizational stationery.
    • Applicants will be rank-ordered based on the following score, which includes:
      • Admission Assessment Test (TEAS)
      • Personal Interview
      • Written Essay
      • Three Letters of Recommendation
      • Community Work
      • Health-Related Experience

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  • Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.

    Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare. Almost all of our students (check with an admission advisor if applicable) must be able to:

    • Handle stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
    • Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies using the English language.
    • Communicate effectively with patients and staff in clear English in verbal and written forms.
    • Read and interpret (or learn how to) patient charts and requisitions.
    • Tolerate strong, unpleasant odors.
    • Provide physical and emotional support to the patients during procedures.
    • Report clearly and legibly through progress notes in patient charts.
    • Meet class standards for successful course completion.
    • Collect, interpret, and integrate data about patients.
    • Recognize and respond appropriately to individuals of all ages, genders, and races from all socio-economic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
    • Cope with the stress of heavy workloads, demanding patients, and life-threatening clinical situations.
    • Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations.
    • Demonstrate the physical and emotional capacity to work a 40-hour week on the clinical rotation.
    • Behave in an ethical, sound, competent, compassionate, and professional manner in the classroom and the clinic.
    • Requires intermittent sitting, standing, and walking up to eight (8) hours per day.
    • Requires bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
    • Requires frequently lifting and carrying 25 pounds (11.34 kg) to 50 pounds (22.68 kg).
    • Requires pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds (45.36 kg).
    • Utilize the sense of hearing to communicate effectively with the patients and healthcare team.
    • Utilize the sense of vision in all hospital lighting levels, which vary from low illumination to bright light levels.
    • Sit in class for up to 6 to 8 hours per day.
    • Palpate anatomical structures and handle injured body parts without causing injury to the patient.
    • During exercise, give manual resistance to a patient’s arm, leg, or trunk.
    • Move with adequate agility and speed to ensure patient safety.
    • Walk and balance well enough to help patients walk and transfer with or without equipment while preventing injury to patients and themselves.
    • Safely grasp and manipulate small objects and set dials on electrical equipment.
    • Use visual, auditory, and tactile senses to observe patients and collect and interpret data.
    • Respond to warning sounds, machine alarms, and calls for help.

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  • The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:

    • The successful completion of all program courses and hours.
    • All financial obligations, including tuition and textbook charges, have been met.
    • To graduate from the Associate of Science in Nursing Program, students must successfully meet the
      benchmark of 90 percent on the ATI Exit Exam.

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A.S. in Nursing Admission (ADN/ASN) Point System

I. Admission Exam40
   TEAS (90.00-100.00)40
   TEAS (80.0-89.99)30
   TEAS (70.0-79.99)20
   TEAS (64.0-69.99)10
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts uses the Test of Essential Academic Skills. The required minimum composite score is 64 percent for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The program will only accept a maximum of two (2) attempts in one year, with the first passing score of 64 percent. If students do not attain the minimum of 64 percent on the first attempt, they may retest within one (1) year.
II. Post-Secondary Education20
   Associate Degree5
   Baccalaureate Degree10
   Graduate/Master's Degree and Higher20
III. Academic Achievement: College Level Courses and High School AP Courses30
   A. GPA in Non-Biology Prerequisite Courses: Reading and Composition, Psychology, Public Speaking, Sociology, Critical Thinking, Nutrition
      GPA 2.50-2.592
      GPA 2.60-3.005
      GPA 3.01-3.5910
      GPA 3.60-4.0015
   B. GPA in Math and Sciences: Intermediate Algebra, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology
      GPA 2.50-2.592
      GPA 2.60-3.005
      GPA 3.01-3.5910
      GPA 3.60-4.0015
IV. Application Essay to Nursing Program - APA Format10
Essay will include
   Statement of purpose for enrolling into the nursing program2
   The essential functions and role of a nurse2
   Preparation to become successful in the nursing program2
   Accountability and integrity in the nursing profession2
   Grammar2
V. Healthcare Background5
   1-3 Years3
   More than 3 Years5
VI. Personal Interview20
   Professionalism4
   Appearance and Demeanor4
   Communication Skills4
   Answering Skills4
   Overall Impression4
VII. Evaluation from the Office of Admissions5
   Professionalism1
   Timeliness1
   Communication1
   Compliance with the requirements1
   Self-Motivation1
Total Possible Points for Criterion I through Criterion VII130

 

A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) Program Tuition and Fees

The tables below reflect the upcoming future starts only.

 

ADN PROGRAM FEE (Generic Pathway)*COST
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)$0.00
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)$100.00
Books* (Non-Refundable, if accessed)$675.00
Tuition Fee$97,060.00
TOTAL PROGRAM COST$97,835.00
TEAS Test Fee (additional prior to registration and not Financial Aid eligible) $120.00
*Several books must be obtained by students on their own and the cost of these books is not included in Books and Materials Fee.

*Program Fees are subject to change.

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Mock Interviews
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One-on-One and Interview Coaching
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ADN/ASN Nursing Program Outline

Course NumberCourse TitleABHES Clock HoursBRN Clock HoursSemester Credit Hours
GE 020AHuman Body in Health & Disease I w/ Lab75.090.04.0
GE 041General Microbiology with Lab75.090.04.0
GE 222English Reading and Composition45.045.03.0
GE 112Algebra I45.045.03.0
GE 202General Psychology45.045.03.0
GE 020BHuman Body in Health and Disease II with Lab75.090.04.0
GE 031Nutrition in Health and Disease45.045.03.0
GE 110Critical Thinking45.045.03.0
GE 201Introduction to Sociology45.045.03.0
GE 240Public Speaking, Basics of Effective Communication45.045.03.0
RN 100Fundamentals of Nursing Theory*45.045.03.0
RN 101Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical and Lab*157.5157.53.5
RN 102Health Assessment Theory*30.030.02.0
RN 103Health Assessment Skills Lab*67.567.51.5
RN 104Fundamentals of Pharmacology30.030.02.0
RN 106Pathophysiology30.030,02.0
RN 200Medical/Surgical I Theory-Introduction to Med/Surg*45.045.03.0
RN 201Medical/Surgical I Clinical-Introduction to Med/Surg*90.090.02.0
RN 202Medical/Surgical II Theory-Intermediate to Med/Surg*45.045.03.0
RN 203Medical/Surgical II Clinical-Intermediate to Med/Surg*90.090.02.0
RN 300Maternal Newborn Theory*45.045.03.0
RN 301Maternal Newborn Clinical*67.567.51.5
RN 302Care of Children Theory*45.045.03.0
RN 303Care of Children Clinical*67.567.51.5
RN 304Medical/Surgical III Theory-Advanced Med/Surg*45.045.03.0
RN 305Medical/Surgical III Clinical-Advanced Med/Surg*90.090.02.0
RN 400Mental Health Theory*30.030.02.0
RN 401Mental Health Clinical*90.090.02.0
RN 402Medical/Surgical IV Theory-Complex/Critical Care*45.045.03.0
RN 403Medical/Surgical IV Clinical-Complex/Critical Care Med/Surg & Leadership*90.0902.0
Total1,785.01,830.080.0

 

*Paired course. See the course description for more details.

Read the A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) Program Course Descriptions.

 

Credit Granting

Credit Granting Policy

Credits earned from courses or programs accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (U.S.DOE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA):

  1. Licensed Vocational Nursing Courses (22 Semester Credit Hours)
  2. Other courses the school determines are equivalent to courses in the program.

Students who fail RN 402 may submit proof of passing the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain credit for RN 402 and graduate from the ADN Program. All other graduation requirements (i.e., zero account balance) must also be met.

In compliance with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), credit for military education and experience is available at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Individuals who have held Military Health Care Occupations, specifically: Basic Medical Technician Corpsman (Navy HM or Air Force BMTCP), Army Health Care Specialist (68W Army Medic) or Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IMDT 4NOX1C) may achieve advanced placement into semester two of the associate degree nursing program upon review and approval from the Associate Degree Nursing Program Director. Submission of documentation of education and experience qualifying them for the specific Military Health Care Occupation, and upon successful completion of the challenge exam, dosage calculation exam and skills competency evaluation.

  • Applicants must meet all admission requirements of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and complete the designated prerequisites and the current Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a minimum score of 64%, and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Applicants must submit proof of honorable discharge from the military and proof of military service within the last five (5) years.
  • Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program is based upon space availability, military education, experience eligibility of the military education and experience, minimum passing score of 75% on the Challenge Exam and 100% on a dosage calculation exam.
  • Military Challenge students applying to the Associate Degree Nursing Program after failure at another school will not be eligible for acceptance at the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.

An admission course is required for all students electing to enroll in the LVN Advanced Placement Pathways for the ADN and BSN programs. The RN 180 Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab is the admission course. It is a five (5) unit, 120-hour course that evaluates the student’s readiness to be eligible for enrollment into the Advanced Placement pathway. The student must demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to complete this course.

All students must complete the RN 180 course before starting any Professional Courses. Students enrolled in the RN 180 are eligible to challenge the OB and Pediatrics courses. Students must contact the Assistant Director to request the challenge exams. The OB and Pediatrics theory courses are paired with a corresponding clinical course. Failure in one course equals failure in the paired course.

Students must pass the challenge exams before scheduling the competency exams. The minimum passing score for the challenge exam is 90%, and the minimum passing score for the competency exam is 90%. If the above requirements are unmet, the student will complete the required courses as scheduled.

A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) Program Clinical Training

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience essential in healthcare education.

Students must be rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) Program.

Job Outlook and Salary for Registered Nurses

View the O*Net Online 29-1141.00 Registered Nurses job profile for general information about the profession. Find information about salary data for California and major cities near the campus where the program is offered.

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Accreditation and Approval

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

 

The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370- 7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide the A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) program.

BRN Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244

BRN Phone: 916-322-3350
BRN Website: rn.ca.gov

Licensure for A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) in California

Consult the Catalog with the Addendum to find more information about Licensure, Certification, and Registry Disclaimer.

 

*Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has not determined if any programs fulfill the educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification required for employment outside California unless identified by the program below. It is recommended that students located in or planning to relocate to a state apart from where the program’s physical campus is located research any certification or employment requirements for their intended state.

Financial Aid

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to help every student obtain Financial Aid* to attend their chosen program. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

The financial aid programs are designed to assist students with inadequate financial resources to meet their education’s total cost. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor who can help students with any financial aid questions.

For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.

*for those who qualify

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Catalog and Addendum
2023-2024
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ADN/ASN Nursing Program FAQs

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  • All applicants must pass the TEAS entrance exam with a minimum passing score of 64 percent or better. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts allows two (2) attempts within 365 days.

  • Yes. Details about prerequisite courses can be found in the Admission Requirements.

  • All clinical sites are provided to nursing students.

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