The IHCC nursing program has two levels:
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program prepares you to function as a nurse who has the knowledge and skills to utilize the nursing process in the provision of care for individuals, families, or communities with basic health care needs. Upon successful completion of the program and graduation requirements, you will receive a diploma in Practical Nursing and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). IHCC also offers a part-time, evening practical nursing program.
Associate Degree Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing program builds on the knowledge and skills gained during Level I and focuses on critical thinking, leadership and advanced nursing skills that are required to manage an acute care clinical area and care for individuals, families or communities with complex health care needs. Upon successful completion of the program and graduation requirements, you will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing (ADN) and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Advanced standing students (those who have already completed Level I requirements) are eligible to start the program at the beginning of the fifth term. To qualify for advanced standing, you must meet these requirements:
- Composition I - 3 semester hours
- Introduction to Psychology - 3 semester hours
- Mental Health Nursing I - 1 semester hours
IHCC also offers a part-time, evening associate degree nursing program.
Students in the Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs will be required to have a Dependent Adult Abuse, Child Abuse and Criminal Background check prior to beginning the clinical/practicum portion of the program.
Accreditation
IHCC's nursing programs are approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, Riverpoint Business Park, 400 SW Eighth St. Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50309-4685, (515) 281-3255. The Associate Degree Nursing program has been validated for participation in the Iowa Articulation Plan by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
For more information about the nursing programs at IHCC, contact Vicki Robertson at 641.683.5162 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5162.
Nursing program prerequisite - PNN147 Nursing Essentials I or proof of satisfactory completion of a 75-hour Nurse Aide course and listed as current on the Nurse Aide Registry (Iowa Certificate from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals) or a college transcript indicating completion of a Nurse Aide program.
Learn about IHCC's Nursing Essentials I / Nurse Aide course.
| Catalog Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| Term I | ||
| BIO175 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO176 | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| CSC105 | Computer Essentials | 1 |
| HSC113 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HSC268 | Health Career Certifications | 0.5 |
| PNN265 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 13.5 | |
| Term II | ||
| HSC139 | Healthcare BLS | 0.5 |
| PNN148 | Nursing Essentials II | 2 |
| PNN231 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| PNN501 | Nursing of Adults I | 3 |
| PNN711 | Nursing Clinical I | 2 |
| Total | 10.5 | |
| Term III | ||
| PNN401 | Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| PNN431 | Maternal Child Nursing I | 2 |
| PNN714 | Nursing Clinical II | 2 |
| PSY121 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Term IV | ||
| ENG105 | Composition I | 3 |
| PNN311 | PN Issues and Trends | 1 |
| PNN331 | Nursing Seminar | 1 |
| PNN504 | Nursing of Adults II | 3 |
| PNN717 | Nursing Clinical III | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
Associate Degree Nursing - Level II
| Catalog Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| Term V | ||
| ADN142 | Advanced Nursing Concepts | 2 |
| ADN231 | Advanced Pharmacology | 2 |
| ADN578 | Assessment and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| ADN711 | Nursing Clinical IV | 2 |
| SPC112 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term VI | ||
| ADN421 | Maternal Child Nursing II | 3 |
| ADN714 | Nursing Clinical V | 2 |
| BIO178 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIO179 | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| MAT105 | Elements of Contemporary Math | 2 |
| Total | 11 | |
| Term VII | ||
| ADN479 | Mental Health Nursing II | 3 |
| ADN717 | Nursing Clinical VI | 2 |
| BIO187 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| Fine Arts elective | 1 | |
| Total | 10 | |
| Term VIII | ||
| ADN311 | RN Issues and Trends | 1 |
| ADN579 | Management of Patients with Complex Health Conditions | 3 |
| ADN720 | Nursing Clinical VII | 2 |
| ADN841 | Nursing Seminar II | 1 |
| SOC110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities elective | 1 | |
| Total | 11 |
