Nursing – Registered, Associate of Science

Demonstrate safe, comprehensive nursing care by applying clinical judgment, critical thinking, and durable skills to include communication, adaptability, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Promote optimal health outcomes by applying evidence-based interventions to plan and implement culturally appropriate client care across the lifespan

Implement respectful nursing practice that reflects integrity, ethical practices, advocacy, and delegation to a varied client population.

Utilize a process of self-evaluation that fosters personal and professional growth and contributes to lifelong learning and the evolving identity of the professional nurse.

Utilize informatics and technology to support clinical decision-making, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure data accuracy in care delivery.

Develop resilience and self-care strategies to sustain professional practice and support personal well-being in high-stress environments.

Major Code: 1501S

Pre-Admission Program Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

ALLH 220Fundamentals of Nutrition

3 Credits

BIOL 227Human Anatomy & Physiology 1*

4 Credits

BIOL 227LHuman Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lab*

0 Credits

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

 

MATH 143Precalculus I: Algebra

3 Credits

OR

MATH 153Statistical Reasoning

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

First Semester

BIOL 228Human Anatomy & Physiology 2*

4 Credits

BIOL 228LHuman Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab*

0 Credits

NURR 106Health Assessment and Communication

3 Credits

NURR 102Foundations of Nursing Practice

4 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:14

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Second Semester

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

SOCY 101Introduction to Sociology

3 Credits

NURR 115Adult Health I: Medical-Surgical Nursing

5 Credits

NURR 116Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

3 Credits

NURR 117Community Health Nursing*

1 Credit

Total Credit Hours:15

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Third Semester

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

HUMA GE1Any General Education Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing

3 Credits

NURR 219Mental Health & Behavioral Nursing

3 Credits

NURR 220Pediatric Nursing

2 Credits

NURR 218Maternal and Newborn Nursing

2 credits

Total Credit Hours:13

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Fourth Semester

WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

NURR 221Leadership, Informatics, & Capstone

5 Credits

NURR 222Adult Health II: Complex & Critical Care

5 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Humanities must be from two different disciplines

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 73