Nursing

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Requirements

Students in the nursing program are required to complete 64 semester hours with a minimum grade point average of C (2.0) or better. A minimum grade of C is required in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Microbiology to continue in the Nursing program. All required core Nursing courses with a NUR prefix require a C+ (2.5) or better for satisfactory academic performance in addition to satisfactory clinical performance. All required non-nursing courses in the nursing sequence require a C (2.0) or better for program completion.

Please note: unsatisfactory clinical performance in any clinical nursing course will negate the student's academic performance.

For this degree program, students must complete the following:

Program Core

NUR-111Health Concepts I

6

NUR-112Professional Nursing I

1

NUR-113Pharmacology I

1

NUR-121Health Concepts II

7

NUR-122Professional Nursing II

1

NUR-123Pharmacology II

1

NUR-231Health Concepts III

6

NUR-232Professional Nursing III

1

NUR-233Pharmacology III

2

NUR-241Health Concepts IV

4

NUR-242Concept Synthesis

2

NUR-243Capstone

3

General Education

BIO-171Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO-172Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIO-230Microbiology

4

COM-125/ENG-125Healthcare Communication

3

ENG-101Composition I

3

MAT-115Mathematics for Health Care Professionals

1

PSY-100Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY-200Life Span Development

3

HPE-Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives

1

Complete one of the following:

MAT-121Introductory Statistics I

3

-
Or

MAT-200Statistics

3

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. Students registering for a January or Summer Nursing Practicum or Summer Nursing Course must do so by established deadlines. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (19 Credit Hours)

BIO-171Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

ENG-101Composition I

3

NUR-111Health Concepts I

6

NUR-112Professional Nursing I

1

NUR-113Pharmacology I

1

PSY-100Introduction to Psychology

3

MAT-115Mathematics for Health Care Professionals

1

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

BIO-172Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

NUR-121Health Concepts II

7

NUR-122Professional Nursing II

1

NUR-123Pharmacology II

1

PSY-200Life Span Development

3

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

BIO-230Microbiology

4

COM-125/ENG-125Healthcare Communication

3

NUR-231Health Concepts III

6

NUR-232Professional Nursing III

1

NUR-233Pharmacology III

2

Fourth Semester (13 Credit Hours)

NUR-241Health Concepts IV

4

NUR-242Concept Synthesis

2

NUR-243Capstone

3

HPE-Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives

1

Complete one of the following:

MAT-121Introductory Statistics I

3

-
Or

MAT-200Statistics

3

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Provide safe, patient centered care for individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of settings.
  • Utilize clinical judgment based on current evidence to achieve optimal individual and family outcomes.
  • Collaborate with individuals, families, and the interprofessional team to meet desired outcomes.
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with legal, ethical and professional nursing standards.