Nursing (ADN)

The need for nurses has surged in recent years and there is a lot of room for advancement.

U.S. median pay in 2021-22 was $82,750 (or $39.78/ hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lewis and Clark’s two-year program prepares ADNs who are capable of effective use of the nursing process in providing care to one or a group of individuals in order to promote health and manage health problems. The ADN functions as a team member to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families and communities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

L&C’s program includes classroom, lab, simulation instruction, and clinical experience each semester in acute care settings, extended care facilities, and community health care agencies.

Graduates meet the requirements to apply for the NCLEX-RN board exam, which they need to pass to earn their Registered Nursing license. Then, they can go right to work if they choose.

Many may decide to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) following the program, and L&C makes it easy with numerous transfer agreements that ensure a smooth transition. Please let your advisor know if this is the path you intend to take.

• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Nursing ADN

Scholarships

• Alton Nurses Club Scholarship (Vee Smith Memorial)
• HSHS St. Francis Hospital Scholarship
• Illinois Health Improvement Association
• Jane K. Bruker, Scholarship for Nursing Students
• L&C Board of Trustees Career Scholarship - Nursing
• Mildred L. Thompson Scholarship for Nursing Students
• Theresa D. Finkes Nursing Scholarship
• Trula Mae O’Neil Family Scholarship
• Virginia Cramblet, R.N., Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Students

Grants

• Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) Grant

• Pre-Entrance TEAS Test Dates
• Nursing Program Prerequisites

The Associate Degree nursing program at Lewis and Clark Community College located in Godfrey, Illinois, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program was Continuing Accreditation.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
website: http://www.acenursing.org/
(404) 975-5000

The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Lewis and Clark Community College's Nursing program meets the state education requirements to apply for the NCLEX-RN board exam and to apply for a Registered Nursing license in the states of Illinois and Missouri. Students considering licensure in other states, U.S. Territories, or the District of Columbia should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the area where they plan to be licensed prior to enrollment at Lewis and Clark Community College to ensure the coursework meets those requirements. Links to the requirements for each state can be found at the National Council for States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) https://www.ncsbn.org/ or at Professional Licensure compliance and agencies for each state/territory.

Annual Pass Rates for the NCLEX-RN Exam