Registered Nursing, A.A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Required Co-requisite Courses

*Math component of Intermediate Algebra or an Accuplacer score of 250 (good for three years), ACT or SAT scores.

*Science co-requisite MUST be completed within the last 10 years.

Application to is also available to RRT’s or paramedics with one year experience and successful completion of three transition courses prior to the initial ADN course.

AL136 - Pharmacology 1 Credit(s)
BI280 - Principles of Microbiology w/Lab 5 Credit(s)
OR
AL281 - Pathophysiology 4 Credit(s)
EN176 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
PS176 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Third Semester (Fall)

NS205 - Nursing Care of Adults III 3 Credit(s)
NS206 - Nursing Care of Adults III Clinical 2 Credit(s)
NS210 - Mental Health Nursing II 2 Credit(s)
NS211 - Mental Health Nursing II Clinical 1 Credit(s)
NS215 - Leadership, Roles, and Issues II 1 Credit(s)

Subtotal Third Semester (minimum): 9

Fourth Semester (Spring)

NS220 - Maternal Child Nursing II 3 Credit(s)
NS221 - Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical 2 Credit(s)
NS235 - Nursing Care of Adults IV 3 Credit(s)
NS236 - Nursing Care of Adults IV Clinical 2 Credit(s)
NS245 - NCLEX-RN Exam Preparation/Capstone 1 Credit(s)

Recommended Course (NOT required)

AL281 - Pathophysiology 4 Credit(s)

Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum): 11

PN and ADN Total Credit Hours Required: 48

Total Credits: 20

Students may apply for the Registered Nurse Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) following successful completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing.