Nursing (NUR)

NUR 105 Basic Nurse Assistant Trng Program (7)(6,3)

The Basic Nurse Assistant course of Elgin Community College is designed to prepare qualified nurse assistants to provide patient care as members of a health care team in hospitals, extended care facilities, community agencies and home health care agencies. The nurse assistant course is a seven credit course. It meets the requirements and guidelines set by the state of Illinois Department of Public Health for the Basic Nurse Aide Training Program. Successful completion of the Basic Nurse Assistant Program at ECC involves completing the mandatory hours of theory and hours of clinical instruction and demonstrating manual skills competency. For certification one must pass the Illinois State Competency Written Examination. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available



SPECIAL NOTE:Students enrolled in this program are required to have the following: 1) criminal background check, 2) drug test, 3) completed medical form (includes lab tests to prove immunity to common illnesses, TB test, Tdap, flu, and COVID-19 vaccination, 4) health insurance, 5) BLS healthcare provider CPR certification, 6) textbook, uniform, and gait belt, and 7) social security number or ITIN number in order to take the Illinois certification exam, which is required to work as a nurse assistant. The cost associated with these requirements is approximately $450 plus the cost for health insurance. Please refer to the college catalog or elgin.edu/nursing for more information. For more information, please refer to Nursing Information The last day to register for NUR 105 is 11 days before the start of the term. All students in the program must attend BNA orientation on the first day of class to learn strategies to be successful in the program.. In addition, students must attend the first class day of the semester and the last class day of the semester for the BNA course. Failure to do so will result in automatic withdrawal and/or failure from the program.

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In-District Tuition/Fees: $1040 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program. Must be 16 years of age or older. Effective Summer 2025 Prerequisite: Reading minimum competency: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Math minimum competency: Grade of C or better in MTH 090 or satisfaction of other placement criteria.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer

NUR 142 Concepts of Nursing Practice I (9.5)(7,7.5)

This course introduces the student to professional concepts, roles of the nurse, and fundamental concepts of nursing practice. The focus is placed on wellness and health promotion across the lifespan. Critical thinking is introduced in the context of the nursing process as the basis for clinical reasoning in nursing. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and community settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available

Nursing Program (NUR) Program

SPECIAL NOTE: Students enrolled in this program are required to have the following: 1) criminal background check, 2) drug test, 3) physical exam, 4) lab tests to prove immunity to common illnesses, 5) TB test, 6) health insurance, 7) uniform, 8) social security card and 9) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR certification. The cost associated with these requirements are approximately $450, plus cost for health insurance. Students must attend the first day of class. For more information, please refer to Nursing Information.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2552.5 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 144.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 144 Concepts of Pharmacology (1.5)(1,1)

This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of pharmacology as they apply to nursing practice. A foundational knowledge base of nursing pharmacology is acquired in the areas of legal aspects, cultural factors, complementary and alternative medicine principles, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, person education, drug administration, evaluation of drug therapy, and documentation. Application to persons across the lifespan is emphasized. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in nursing laboratory settings. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available

Nursing Program (NUR) Program

SPECIAL NOTE: Students enrolled in this program are required to have the following: 1) criminal background check, 2) drug test, 3) physical exam, 4) lab tests to prove immunity to common illnesses, 5) TB test, 6) health insurance, 7) uniform, 8) social security card and 9) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR certification. The cost associated with these requirements are approximately $450, plus cost for health insurance. Students must attend the first day of class. For more information, please refer to Nursing Information.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $502.5 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 142.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 152 Concepts of Nursing Practice II (9.5)(7,8)

This course continues to develop the role of the professional nurse and concepts of nursing practice with application to the care of acutely ill persons with medical and surgical needs across the lifespan. Critical thinking skills and strategies are further developed as the basis for clinical reasoning in nursing as they apply to the concepts. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and a variety of clinical settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2727.5 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in NUR 142, NUR 144, and BIO 265

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 242 Concepts of Nursing Practice III (9.5)(7,8)

This course further develops the roles of the professional nurse and concepts of nursing practice with application to persons with complicated medical, surgical, and rehabilitation needs across the lifespan. Clinical reasoning skills are emphasized as they apply to concepts with movement toward clinical judgment. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and a variety of clinical settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2727.5 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in NUR 142, NUR 144 and NUR 152

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 252 Concepts of Nursing Practice IV (9)(5,12)

This course builds on all previous nursing courses to further refine the roles of the professional nurse and concepts of nursing practice with application to persons with complex and chronic conditions, the reproducing family, and mental health illnesses across the lifespan. This course allows the student the opportunity to demonstrate further growth towards the professional behaviors of caring, role competence and clinical judgment. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and a variety of clinical settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2810 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in NUR 242

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring