Pre-Nursing Completion Paramedic to ADN: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Students interested in completing the Paramedic to ADN program at Madison College must start by applying for admission to the program. Qualified applicants will be admitted in a pre-program status and should review the Start of Semester Checklist to guide you through your next steps in preparing for your first day of classes at Madison College.

After being admitted in a pre-program status, students are then selected for entry into core program courses through the Petition Process.

Applicants are responsible for submitting official high school transcripts, college transcripts, or test scores that show completion of the below requirements. Learn how to submit prior coursework that may transfer in and satisfy petition requirements. Coursework must be completed or in-progress before you can begin the petition process. See our Transcript page for information on submitting transcripts. View our Testing Services page for information on completing a test for admissions. 

Admission and petition requirements are subject to change; please review the requirements prior to submitting your application or petition.

The information below reflects the basic requirements and courses offered at Madison College.

Current and newly admitted pre-program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

  • Progress toward your specific requirements
  • Alternative (in lieu of) test scores and courses to meet specific requirements

This program is currently on hold and will not be petitioning for the academic year 2024-2025 while the curriculum undergoes revision. 

 

Students may continue working on pre-requisite coursework in preparation for taking the four Paramedic to ADN bridge courses when next offered at Madison College. 

 

Advising appointments are available by emailing nursing@madisoncollege.edu to confirm options for completing the Paramedic to ADN bridge coursework.

 

  • 1.

    Petition Workshop Requirement

    As soon as students are placed into a pre-program status, they will be added to a program-specific Petition Workshop via BlackBoard. This workshop is mandatory and will provide additional insight into the program as well as institutional resources and advisor support. Students must log into BlackBoard to review what is required for completion of the workshop.

  • 2.

    Prerequisite Requirement

    You should complete the prerequisite requirement first as it can improve success in the program and may be required to register for the course requirements.

    If fulfilling the prerequisite requirement with courses completed in high school, college, or at Madison College, a grade of C or better is required.  A grade of C- will not be accepted.

    CHEMISTRY

    You must demonstrate chemistry competency in one of the following ways:

    1. One year of high school chemistry with lab components; high school chemistry classes must be college-preparatory.

    2. One semester of college-level chemistry with lab components. Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:

    • General Chemistry (10806134) or higher
    • Liberal Arts Chemistry (20806200)
  • 3.

    Course Requirements

    After completing the prerequisite requirements, you should complete the course requirements.

    For all courses, a grade of C or better is required; a grade of C- will not be accepted.

    • English 1 (20801201) or Written Communication (10801195) or higher
    • Anatomy and Physiology: Choose one combination of courses. Note: Each pair of courses must be taken as a sequence and cannot be combined with other Anatomy and Physiology courses. Mixing courses results in missed coverage of important content.
      • BOTH Anatomy & Physiology 1 (20806207) AND Anatomy & Physiology 2 (20806208)
      • BOTH General Anatomy & Physiology (10806177) AND Adv Anatomy & Physiology (10806179)
    • Microbiology (20806273 or 10806197) or General Microbiology (20806274)
    • Intro Psychology (10809198 or 20809231)
    • Developmental Psychology (20809233 or 10809188)
    • Elective (5 credits)
  • 4.

    Employment Requirement

    Students must be able to provide employment verification that includes at least six months of full-time experience as a licensed paramedic using the Employment Verification Form (PDF, 433KB).

    Students must complete this form and submit it to the Nursing Program at Nursing@madisoncollege.edu.

    Note: For best results, save the PDF and open in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • 5.

    Petition and After Petitioning

    Your Degree Progress Report will determine if you have met the petition requirements. Completion will be identified by transfer credit, test scores, final grades, or an in-progress enrollment status. Review the Petition Process for additional details on how and when to petition.

    During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.

    Approximately 15 business days after the close of the priority window, students are sent a letter or email with the decision and next steps. All decisions regarding selection are final and cannot be appealed. You may register for core program courses only if you are awarded a seat.

    If awarded a seat, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. If you do not complete the required items, it may result in losing your seat and starting the application process from the beginning.

    • Students must be able to meet all health and safety requirements on the Health Education policy page.
    • Enrollment in core program courses. Students who are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program courses for the awarded term. Students who choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses may be discontinued from pre-program status.
    • Mandatory Nursing Orientation