The Virtual Associate Degree in Nursing – Bridge (VADN) program provides licensed practical nurses the opportunity to obtain their ADN in 12 months. This virtual/hybrid program combines the benefits of web-based and traditional face-to-face instruction. The web-based classes bring the education to the comfort of the student’s own home. And the hands-on classroom, lab, and clinical experiences offer face-to-face faculty engagement, experience with state-of-the-art simulation equipment and real-life clinical experiences, on one of five campuses: MACC-Moberly, Kirksville Area Technical Center, MACC-Mexico,
MACC-Columbia, and MACC-Hannibal.
After successfully completing the program, the VADN graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Sec. 335.066, provides additional criteria for eligibility to apply for licensure to practice nursing. Successful completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensing exam. Satisfactory performance on this examination will qualify the student for licensure as a registered nurse.
When students complete the Virtual Associate Degree in Nursing – Bridge (VADN) program at MACC they will be able to: VADN program outcomes. This is our program promise.
Additional Graduation Requirement
Missouri law, included in Senate Bill 807, requires every college student pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at a public institution to pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination with at least a 70 percent to graduate. The rule will apply to the incoming class of first-time college students in the fall of 2019 and all students thereafter.
This academic map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between MACC and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to meet the academic objectives of the college. MACC specifically reserves the right to modify, delete, or add to any academic map at any time within the student’s period of study at the college.
Program Contact Information:
Health Sciences Office
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Avenue
Moberly, Missouri 65270-1304
(660) 263-4110 ext. 11250
Clinical sites are subject to change. Current sites may include the following:
Adult Nursing I & II and Obstetrics/Pediatrics
Mental Health
Additional sites are used for one-day observations. Students may be required to attend educational workshops (usually one per nursing class). The fee for these workshops may vary from free to $80.00. Transportation to all clinical sites/workshops is the student’s responsibility.
Health Sciences Office
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
660-263-4100 ext. 11250
STUDENT AFFAIRS: General information on program admissions, costs, and other features of Moberly Area Community College.
FINANCIAL AID: Financial assistance is available in the form of grants, loans, work study, and scholarships or a combination of these. Additional information is available from the Financial Aid Office.
Financial Aid Office
101 College Ave.
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 263-4110 ext.11296 or
(800) 622-2070, ext.11296
https://www.macc.edu
Nondiscrimination Statement
Moberly Area Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital or parental status, religion, genetics, ancestry, or veteran status, in admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment.
Inquires concerning Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which guarantees access to education regardless of disability, should be directed to:
Stacy Donald
Director of Access and ADA Services
601 Business Loop 70 West, Suite 216
Columbia, MO 65270
573-234-1067, ext.12120
All other inquires concerning nondiscrimination, including equal opportunity and Title IX, should be directed to one of the following people:
Todd Martin
Vice President for Instruction
101 College Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
660-263-4110, ext.11264
Vacant
Career and Placement Services
101 College Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
660-263-4110, ext.11232
I want to apply to the program. How do I get an admission packet?
Admission application packets are available at the links above. They are also available by contacting the office at 1-660-263-4110, ext.11250.
What pre-entry courses are required for the program?
CLASS | CREDIT HOURS |
Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physiology | 4 |
General Psychology | 3 |
Human Lifespan | 3 |
Composition I | 3 |
Math 140 or higher math | 3 |
Sociology | 3 |
(Please note Physiology and Microbiology must be repeated if completed five years or more before the first nursing course date of the Virtual Associate Degree in Nursing – Bridge program.)
Do I have to have my high school transcript?
Yes. Your high school transcript is required as part of the admissions packet.
Do I have to have all of my college transcripts?
Yes. All college transcripts must be present in order to evaluate the cumulative GPA. A transcript is required for each individual school you have attended.
Can I submit my admissions packet even though it is not fully completed?
Admissions packets must be complete when submitted. A checklist is located in the packet to help ensure you have completed all of the items. Packets missing required admissions items will not be accepted.
Can I apply if I am a Graduate Practical Nurse?
Yes; however, admission is contingent on successfully completing the NCLEX-PN prior to beginning the Virtual Associate Degree in Nursing – Bridge program.
Can I apply if I currently do not have the required 23 hours of college credit?
Yes; however, admission into the program is contingent on successful completion (a “C” or better) of the required 23 credit hours by the beginning of the program.
When will I be notified of the admissions committee’s decision?
Letters of acceptance or regret will sent via the mail 60 days after the admissions deadline.
When does the program start?
Classes for the Virtual Associate Degree in Nursing – Bridge program will start in January of each year. Please refer to the Academic Map for recommended course sequence.
Will I be able to sit in the classroom during a class lecture?
Yes. Any MACC campus is open to students to utilize Wi-Fi and study space but keep in mind that program lectures are transmitted via the web.
How much does the program cost?
Cost including tuition and program specific cost can be located on the college website at www.macc.edu.
If I am accepted in the program where should I expect to travel for clinical experiences?
A list of possible clinical locations is listed above under “About the Virtual Associate Degree in Nursing – Bridge Admissions Option.”
Additional information can be found in the admission packet.
To meet the requirements for graduation from MACC, you must meet the requirements of the degree and:
Students seeking any Associate’s degree must also meet the following requirements:
Upon successful completion of MACC’s VADN program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam, graduates are eligible to apply to institutions such as, University of Missouri-Columbia, Central Methodist University, and Chamberlain College of Nursing. These institutions have articulation agreements in place with MACC to promote seamless transition into their baccalaureate nursing programs.