Nursing - ADN | AAS
Western Iowa Tech offers several nursing programs for students interested in pursuing a nursing career. Once a student completes the Nursing Assistant - CNA certificate or work as a CNA, they enroll in the Nursing - PN Diploma. Practical Nursing is a 1-year program available in Sioux City, Denison, Cherokee, and hybrid (partially online and partially in Sioux City. Denison, and Cherokee and hybrid have a fall only start). The Practical Nursing diploma prepares students for the NCLEX-PN exam in order to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). When the student becomes an LPN they progress into the second year of additional training with the Nursing - ADN program. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Nursing program are prepared to write for the NCLEX-RN to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
This program generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health are specialists and planning education for health maintenance.
Admission Application Deadline
- Priority application deadline for Fall is April 1. Students will be notified by April 15.
- Second round application deadline for Fall is June 1. Students will be notified of acceptance by June 15.
- Final application deadline for Fall is August 10. Students will be notified by August 15.
- Priority application deadline for Spring is September 15. Students will be notified of acceptance by September 29.
- Second round application deadline for Spring is November 1. Students will be notified of acceptance by November 15.
- Final application deadline for Spring is January 2. Students will be notified by January 2.
If you are not selected in the first round application you will automatically move to the next round. Accepted students will be notified after each round via email and/or letter.
Acceptance into the nursing program will be determined by a point ranking system. Qualified students will be given points in the following areas:
The applicant:
- Is a graduate from a high school within the College’s service area OR is a current resident within a 75-mile radius of Sioux City OR a 50-mile radius of Cherokee or Denison.
- Is enrolled in WITCC’s International Program.
- ACT or TEAS scores, plus grades achieved on biology courses
(For Practical Nursing: BIO-168 and BIO-151; For Associate Degree Nursing: BIO-173 and BIO-186). Students may retake general education courses only one time for ranking consideration. - For ADN admission only: Is a previous WITCC LPN Graduate.
Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
73
Locations
Sioux City
Denison
Sioux City Hybrid Campus
Admissions Advisor
ADN Sioux City
Career Navigator
jennifer.conley@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3471
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment
ADN Hybrid
Admissions Representative
pamela.ives@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3402
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment
Career Information
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Required Classes
For a list of current required classes, visit our catalog at:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=2313&returnto=752
Entrance Requirements
- Criteria 1 for Acceptance
- Verification of high school, HSED or GED official transcripts
- Documentation of 24 ACT composite/SAT 1160 or higher
- Completion of the WITCC Practical Nursing Program in the previous semester or valid LPN license and six credit hours of anatomy and physiology
- OR Criteria 2 for Acceptance
- Verification of high school, HSED or GED official transcript
- Documentation of TEAS composite score minimum of 66%
- Completion of a WITCC Practical Nursing Program in the previous semester or valid LPN license and six credit hours of anatomy and physiology
- OR Criteria 3 for Acceptance
- Verification of high school, HSED or GED official transcripts
- Documentation of 22 ACT composite/SAT 1100 or higher
AND BIO 173 (Anatomy and Physiology II) and BIO 186 (Microbiology) courses with a minimum B - in each course within the last five years - Completion of the WITCC Practical Nursing Program in the previous semester or valid LPN license and six credit hours of anatomy and physiology
When you have completed one of the three criteria listed above, contact the advisor to be accepted into the nursing program for the next available opening.
Faculty and Staff
Nursing Instructor
jessica.thompson@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3170
Sioux City Campus, Room L314
Nursing Instructor
michelle.simpson@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3282
Sioux City Campus, Room L314
Administrative Program Coordinator Health Science
kerry.patchin@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3370
Sioux City Campus, Room L314
Nursing Instructor
ray.sencenbaugh@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3449
Sioux City Campus, Room L314
Nursing Instructor
kelly.hannah@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3148
Sioux City Campus, Room L314
Administrative Program Coordinator - Denison/Nursing Instructor
ashley.totten@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3397
Denison Campus
Associate Dean - Health Sciences
teri.peterson@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3357
Sioux City Campus, Room L314
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College located in Sioux City, Iowa is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing is Initial Accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Information
Student Achievement Outcome Data
Licensure: First-time test takers who pass the NCLEX-RN within the same 12-month period (January 2022 – December 2022)
| 2022 | 83.52% |
Program Completion: Percentage of students who enroll in ADN-621 Nursing III, and complete the Associate's Degree in Nursing program within two academic semesters (100% of the program length)
| 2022 (FA21/SP22 Start) | 64.61% |
Licensure
Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) Information
Western Iowa Tech ADN (RN) graduates are prepared to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN. Current NCLEX-RN rates for all nursing programs in the state of Iowa are published on the Iowa Board of Nursing website. https://nursing.iowa.gov/nursing-education/nursing-education-program-statistics
Educational licensure is met in the following states: Iowa
Educational licensure is not met for the following states: None
If not listed above, determination has not yet been made for the remaining states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
To view educational requirements for the state you wish to work, visit https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-guidance.htm
Certification
Upon completion of the Practical Nursing (PN) coursework, you will be eligible to take the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure exam.
This national and state/regional examinations for licensure are required to practice in any state. A social security number is required to take the exams and apply for licensure.
Estimated Cost of Attending
* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.