Nursing, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Malcolm X

Program Code: 0239

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
BIOLOGY 121Biology I5
CHEM 121Basic Chemistry I 24
or CHEM 201 General Chemistry I
or CHEM 203 General Chemistry II
or CHEM 205 Organic Chemistry I
or CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry II
or CHEM 212 Survey of Organic & Biochemistry
or CHEM 217 Intro Instrumental Analysis
MATH 118General Education Math (or higher Gen Ed Mathematics)4
Required Program Core
MCROBIO 233General Microbiology4
BIOLOGY 226Human Structure and Function I4
BIOLOGY 227Human Structure and Function II4
NURSING 101Fundamentals of Nursing7
NURSING 102Introduction to Medical-Surgical7
NURSING 208Maternal-Newborn Nursing3
NURSING 209Mental Health Nursing3
NURSING 210Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing6
NURSING 213Advanced Medical Surgical6
NURSING 214Gerontologic Nursing3
NURSING 215Pediatric Nursing3
NURSING 216Nursing Leadership3
Total Hours69
1

This course fulfills the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.

2

Effective Spring 2024, the list of approved Chemistry courses expands from CHEM 121 to include additional options.

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
BIOLOGY 121 Biology I 1 5
CHEM 121
Basic Chemistry I 1,3
or General Chemistry I
or General Chemistry II
or Organic Chemistry I
or Organic Chemistry II
or Survey of Organic & Biochemistry
or Intro Instrumental Analysis
4
MATH 118 General Education Math (or higher Gen Ed Mathematics) 1 4
 Hours16
Semester 2
BIOLOGY 226 Human Structure and Function I 2 4
MCROBIO 233 General Microbiology 2 4
 Hours8
Semester 3
NURSING 101 Fundamentals of Nursing 7
BIOLOGY 227 Human Structure and Function II 2 4
 Hours11
Semester 4
NURSING 102 Introduction to Medical-Surgical 7
 Hours7
Semester 5
NURSING 208 Maternal-Newborn Nursing 3
NURSING 209 Mental Health Nursing 3
NURSING 210 Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing 6
 Hours12
Semester 6
NURSING 213 Advanced Medical Surgical 6
NURSING 214 Gerontologic Nursing 3
NURSING 215 Pediatric Nursing 3
NURSING 216 Nursing Leadership 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours69
1

Program Prerequisite

2

Program Corequisite

3

Effective Spring 2024, the list of approved Chemistry courses expands from CHEM 121 to include additional options.

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 at CCCNursingAdmissions@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:

  1. All four prerequisite courses:
    Prerequisite Courses *
    BIOLOGY 121Biology I (completed within the past 10 years)5
    CHEM 121Basic Chemistry I (any chemistry course must be completed within the past 10 years) **4
    or CHEM 201 General Chemistry I
    or CHEM 203 General Chemistry II
    or CHEM 205 Organic Chemistry I
    or CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry II
    or CHEM 212 Survey of Organic & Biochemistry
    or CHEM 217 Intro Instrumental Analysis
    ENGLISH 101Composition3
    MATH 118General Education Math (or higher gen ed math course)4
    Total Hours16
    *

    All prerequisite courses (4) must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher prior to the posted online application deadline.

    **

    Effective Spring 2024, the list of approved Chemistry courses expands from CHEM 121 to include additional options.

  1. ATI Pre-admission Exam (must be taken at a CCC campus during the application process),
  2. Background check
  3. 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.
  4. Proof of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate is required at the time of application to the Nursing program.
  5. 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.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$62,841
Median 50th Percentile$79,114
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$103,945

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$30
Median 50th Percentile$38
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$50

Annual Job Openings

3373 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
A high school diploma or less0.76%
A certificate22.50%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree19.39%
A Bachelor's degree55.92%
A Master's or Professional degree1.43%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

57.35% continue their education beyond an associate degree