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

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This course fulfills the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.

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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.

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Program Prerequisite

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Program Corequisite

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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:

   Course List

   Code	Title	Hours
   Prerequisite Courses *
   BIOLOGY 121	Biology I (completed within the past 10 years)	5
   CHEM 121	Basic 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 101	Composition	3
   MATH 118	General Education Math (or higher gen ed math course)	4
   Total Hours		16

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

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

2. ATI Pre-admission Exam (must be taken at a CCC campus during the application process),
3. Background check
4. 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.
5. Proof of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate is required at the time of application to the Nursing program.
6. 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