Associate Degree Nursing

Program Details

• BEFORE YOU APPLY TO ADN

  All correspondence from the nursing office is done through your HutchCC Dragon email account.

  • Apply to HutchCC

    Prospective Nursing Program students must complete a Hutchinson Community College Application for admission.  The application is the first step in the nursing program application process.   Click Here to apply to HutchCC.

    Current HutchCC students,  Click Here ONLY IF you need to update your status from the guest student or update your major to one of the following:

    • Traditional and LPN to RN Traditional Options: Select Pre-Nursing – (ADN) for your major.
    • Paramedic or LPN to RN Online Option: Select Pre-Nursing – (Bridge) for your major.

  • Submit Official Transcripts

    Arrange for official transcripts to be sent from all colleges/universities attended, as well as high school transcripts. See our Records page for instructions on submitting official transcripts from other schools.

    It is not necessary to request HutchCC transcripts or transcripts already on file at HutchCC. If you are a transfer student, please visit your advisor to confirm the transferability of your coursework or review the transfer page.

    You may also view your transcripts on your Dragon Zone under the Academics tab then the Transcripts Link. To check the status of transcripts sent to HutchCC, please check under My Profile in DragonZone then the Education tab at the top of the page.

  • Complete a Nursing Information Session in Bridge

    We are still working on the Infosession Bridge and it is not available at this time. 

     

  • Know the Technical Standards for the ADN Program

    Students must Possess:

    • Visual ability: Acuity must be sufficient to assess clients and their environment and to implement the nursing care plans that are developed from such assessments.
    • Hearing ability: Must be sufficient to assess clients and their environments and to implement the nursing care plans that are developed for such assessments.
    • Factory ability: Must be sufficient to assess clients and their environments and to implement the nursing care plans that are developed for such assessments.
    • Tactile ability: Must be sufficient to assess clients and their environments and to implement the nursing care plans that are developed for such assessments.
    • Fine motor skills: Must be sufficient to perform psychomotor skills necessary for client care.
    • Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write in English at a level that effectively communicates with clients, families, significant others, and groups respecting social cultural, and spiritual diversity.

  • Health & Safety Requirements for the ADN Program

    Note: Only students who are accepted into the program need to complete a background check, urine drug screen, and submit the required health records. Detailed information can be found in the Nursing Student Handbook.

    A comprehensive health evaluation is required for all incoming associate degree nursing students. Completed health forms must be submitted to the nursing office by the date and time indicated by the Nursing Program. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up-to-date immunizations and meet the health record requirements. Annual TB skin tests are required, and additional immunizations will be required by clinical agencies, such as flu shots.

    Clinical agencies affiliated with the HutchCC Nursing Program and state licensing applications require a criminal background check and drug screen. Additional requirements and/or disclosures may become necessary while enrolled in the program. Any fees associated with these requirements will be the student’s responsibility.

    After notification of acceptance is received, students should make arrangements with their healthcare provider for the required examination and immunizations. Skin tests, immunizations, and serology are available at the Reno County Health Department.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Associate Degree Nursing office at adn@hutchcc.edu.

  • Review Admission Procedure & Curriculum for Selected Option

    Admission procedures 

    Traditional ADN Option

    LPN to ADN Traditional Bridge Option

    Paramedic or LPN to ADN Online Bridge Option

    Student Cost

    International Students. Special considerations apply to applicants who are educated in countries other than the United States.  This program requires international and immigrant applicants to demonstrate language proficiency. View the HutchCC International Student page.

    English as Second Language. Per the K.A.R 60-3-106. Licensure Qualifications:  All applicants must show proficiency in oral and written English if their primary language was not English or if their nursing education was not in English. The Board has approved both the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam and the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam.  Both are internet-based exams but can also be explored as in-person exams at approved testing centers.

    Transferring coursework?  You can verify if your prerequisites will transfer by checking them on the transcript equivalency chart. View the Transcript Equivalency page.

    • Select the institution the course was taken at and verify if it will equate to a HutchCC course by locating the course ID number.
    • If your institution or course is not listed please contact your advisor for assistance.
    • If you are going to take future courses at another institution, it is recommended you verify if they will transfer before you enroll.
• APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Take the ATI TEAS Test

    ATI TEAS Setup and Test Day Instructions

    • The cost is $65 per exam plus a $5 proctoring fee.
    • ATI TEAS is taken remotely via Proctorio through ATI, however, it is also monitored by us and we start the exam.  Therefore it must be scheduled during one of our testing dates/times.
    • ATI TEAS exam may be taken up to three (3) times in a 24-month period.  The most recent scores will be used.
    • Required thirty (30) day waiting period between exams.
    • The date of the ATI TEAS must be within 2 years of the application deadline.
    • To request Accommodations to complete the ATI TEAS test.   Contact:
                   Hutchinson Community College
                   ADA Accommodations Coordinator
                  1300 North Plum, Hutchinson, KS
                  or call 1.620.665.3554 or 1.800.289.3501
    • Only official scores submitted from ATI TEAS will be accepted.
    • Request your scores to be sent to the Hutchinson CC Hutchinson ADN.  Note: charges may apply.
    • Exam results can take up to 72 hours to populate into your ATI account. The date on your score report will reflect the date the exam posts to your ATI account.
    • To take the exam, you will need computer access (with a strong internet connection), equipped with a working camera and microphone.
    • The ATI TEAS Exam is composed of 170 four-option, multiple-choice questions.
    • All 4 sections — Reading, Math, Science, and English & Language Usage — of the exam are required.
    • Minimum total score of 58.7% is required.
    • For free study resources, check out the ATI Facebook page: live TEAS prep events, previously recorded videos, the ATI Student Blog for practice questions, TEAS tips and more.

    Section	# of Questions	Time Limit	Specific Content Covered
    Reading	53	64 Minutes	• Key ideas & details • Craft and structure • Integration of knowledge & ideas
    Math	36	54 Minutes	• Numbers & algebra • Measurement & data
    Science	53	63 Minutes	• Human anatomy & physiology • Life and physical sciences • Scientific reasoning
    English & Language Usage	28	28 Minutes	• Conventions of standard English • Knowledge of language • Vocabulary acquisition

  • Complete the ADN Program Option Application

    Students must use their HutchCC student email to create their account in Dynamic Forms.

    Traditional ADN Option Application Link:  Available from December 15 until March 1.

    LPN to ADN Traditional Open Application Link: Available December 15 through March 1.

    Paramedic or LPN to ADN Option Application Link: Available May 15 through August 1.

    Letters of reference are not accepted, nor will they be considered in the selection process.

    1000 Hours Verification Form link; Click Here for the form.  If you graduated or were certified more than 3 (three) years ago, you must have worked at least 1000 hours in your field (LPN or Paramedic) within the past 3 (three) years.  You must upload the 1000 hours Verification form completed by your employer(s). 

    Incomplete applications will not be ranked.

  • Monitor your Application Status

    Students are able to verify the submission and processing of their application in their dynamic forms account. 

    Applicants will be notified through their HutchCC email if their application is eligible or ineligible for ranking.

    Note: If your application has been marked as processed in Dynamic Forms and you have not received an email regarding ranking eligibility, please contact the nursing office: adn@hutchcc.edu or 620.665.4930.

    Notification letters will be emailed to all applicants once the application deadline has passed and all applications are processed.  Typically, four to six weeks after the application deadline.

• SELECTION PROCESS AND ACCEPTANCE

  • Ranking and Selection

    After the application deadline, all applications will have two independent reviews prior to ranking.

    Traditional ADN Program Option Scoring Rubric

    LPN to ADN Traditional Bridge Option ADN Program Scoring Rubric

    Paramedic or LPN to ADN Online Bridge Option ADN Program Scoring Rubric  
    **PLEASE NOTE SCORING CHANGES - EFFECTIVE 4/1/2024 FOR ONLINE BRIDGE OPTION** Additional points have been added based on residency.

    All Applicants who meet all the criteria for admission into the ADN program will receive notification letters by email to their HutchCC Dragon email.
    • Traditional: The top 40 students will be offered admission, the next 20 students will be offered alternate status. Classes begin in August.
    • LPN to RN Traditional: up to 20 students will be offered admission based on space availability. Classes are in June.
    • Paramedic or LPN to RN Online: The top 40 students will be offered admission, the next 20 students will be offered alternate status. Classes begin in January.

    Alternate Status. Should any of the candidates decline their position, the next candidate on the alternate list will be contacted BY EMAIL sent to your HutchCC account. Waitlist. The program does not maintain a waitlist from year to year. All applicants who are not accepted will need to submit a new application meet all entrance requirements during the next application cycle if they wish to be considered again. If you are not offered a position, please make an appointment with your advisor to assess your options.

  • What to Expect When You are Accepted

    Mandatory Orientation for Admitted Nursing Students
    If offered admission or alternate status to the Nursing program you must attend the mandatory orientation. Please plan your schedule so you are available to attend this session. The inability to attend will prevent you from being in the program. Extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, medical emergencies) will be considered by the Program Director. Vacations are not considered an extenuating circumstance.

    Scheduled Orientation Dates

    Traditional and LPN to RN Traditional Option

    Attendance:

    Each semester during the nursing program requires approximately 40 hours per week time commitment.

    Class/lab days are normally between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Clinical hours vary depending on the clinical site and course schedules each semester. Expect an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift.

    If selected, you will be given a schedule prior to the start of each semester to make appropriate arrangements. This is a full-time, face-to-face program that does not accommodate work schedules. If students plan to work during the program, it is their responsibility to ensure it does not interfere with the required course, lab, and clinical schedules.

    Other Considerations

    Students may consider all or most of their co-requisite (general education) courses before applying to the nursing program, but it is not mandatory for admission. All general education coursework not completed prior to the start of the ADN program must be completed by the assigned semester in the curriculum map.

    Paramedic or LPN to RN Online Options

    Attendance

    Each semester during the nursing program requires approximately 40 hours per week time commitment.

    Mandatory Orientation and Skills Week is on the HutchCC campus the first full week of January and is normally between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

    Each semester requires specific clinical hours in the Hutchinson, KS area. Clinical hours are typically 10 hours per day. Students self-schedule based on the published schedule and may attend no more than 4 days in a row.

    Fall term clinical, students may be eligible to complete up to 70 hours with a preceptor in the area they live in.  The program does not allow for preceptor experiences to be completed in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

     

• RN TO BSN OPPORTUNITIES

  • KUCC Partnership Program with The University of Kansas

    Once all the general education/liberal arts classes are completed, which can be taken at HutchCC and transferred to KU (approximately 60 hours), you will be able to complete both the ADN from HutchCC and BSN from KU at the same time, saving both time and money! The level of education remains quality as two nursing education powerhouses in the state partner together. Students take face-to-face instruction at HutchCC while taking KU Nursing classes online.

    • The nursing partnership model is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
    • Students may enter the HutchCC and KU Nursing programs in the fall semester.
    • A student cannot progress in the KU Partnership if they do not progress in the HutchCC program.
    • The HutchCC/KU Partnership is for students seeking both an associate’s and bachelor’s degree in nursing.
    • Clinicals are included in the HutchCC curriculum.
    • KU classes will be taken during the fall, spring, and summer semesters (online classes).
    • Students are required to take a minimum of six credit hours within the KU nursing curriculum each semester in addition to the semester coursework for HutchCC.
    • Graduate with your ADN & BSN at the same time. 

  • Grand Canyon University Concurrent Enrollment Pathway

    Grand Canyon University offers an RN to BSN and RN to MSN Bridge Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Pathway that is offered 100 percent online.

    GCU Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Pathway Flyer

    GCU Online Program Flyer

    GCU RN-BSN Flyer

    About GCU Flyer

    GCU Health Care Administration Flyer

    GCU CEP HutchCC BSN Schedule Fall 2024

    For more information contact:
    Stefan Krsmanovic
    602-247-3769
    Stefan.Krsmanovic@gce.com
    Stefan.Krsmanovic@gcu.edu

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• DEGREE PATHWAY
  • Traditional ADN
  • Traditional LPN to ADN
  • Paramedic and/or LPN to ADN Hybrid (didactic online, clinical in person)