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The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Nursing emphasizes patient-centered approaches to nursing care. The graduate nurse is able to provide highly skilled nursing care for patients and families in a variety of health care delivery settings. The program of learning includes the study of clinical application of nursing theory and principles. The graduate is eligible to apply to take the NCLEX examination to become a registered nurse.
| 1st Fall | Hours | Term Taken | Grade | ||
| ENGL | 1010 | Composition I 1 | 3 | ||
| PSYC | 1030 | Introduction to Psychology1 | 3 | ||
| BIOL | 2010 | Anatomy and Physiology I 1,2 | 4 | ||
| MATH | 1530 | Introductory Statistics (formerly Probability and Statistics) 1 | 3 | ||
| TERM TOTAL | 13 | ||||
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| Sept | Take HESI Exam | ||||
| Oct | Meet with Success Coach or Advisor to determine eligibility Complete A.A.S. Nursing application Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term |
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| Nov | Register for next term | ||||
| 1st Spring | MAY be taken this term or concurrently with NRSG courses. | Hours | |||
| BIOL | 2020 | Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 4 | ||
| BIOL | 2230 | Microbiology 2 | 4 | ||
| Guided Elective3 | 3 | ||||
| PHIL | 1040 | Introduction to Ethics (Recommended) OR Humanities Elective |
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| 2nd Fall | Hours | ||||
| NRSG | 1710 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 | ||
| NRSG | 1360 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 | ||
| BIOL | 2020 | Anatomy and Physiology II2 (if not taken previously) | (4) | ||
| Guided Elective3 (if not taken previously) | (3) | ||||
| TERM TOTAL | 10-17 | ||||
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| Oct | Meet with Faculty Advisor Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term |
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| Nov | Register for next term | ||||
| 2nd Spring | Hours | ||||
| NRSG | 1320 | Women's Health and the Childbearing Family | 3 | ||
| NRSG | 1620 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 | ||
| BIOL | 2230 | Microbiology2 (if not taken previously) | (4) | ||
| TERM TOTAL | 9 - 13 | ||||
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| Mar | Meet with Faculty Advisor | ||||
| April | Register for next term | ||||
| 3rd Fall | Hours | ||||
| NRSG | 2630 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 | ||
| NRSG | 1330 | Pediatric Nursing | 3 | ||
| Guided Elective3 (if not taken previously) | (3) | ||||
| TERM TOTAL | 9 - 12 | ||||
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| Sept | Complete Application for Graduation | ||||
| Oct | Meet with Faculty Advisor | ||||
| Nov | Register for next term | ||||
| 3rd Spring | Hours | ||||
| NRSG | 1340 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 | ||
| NRSG | 2240 | Professional Practice in Nursing | 2 | ||
| NRSG | 2640 | Medical-Surgical Nursing III | 6 | ||
| Humanities Elective (if not taken previously) | (3) | ||||
| TERM TOTAL | 11-14 | ||||
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| Mar | Take Exit Exam (ETS Proficiency Profile) Begin job search using RaiderRecruit |
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| Post | Take Licensing Exam | ||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 66 | ||||
1 Courses to be completed prior to the application deadline are: ENGL 1010, BIOL 2010, MATH 1530, PSYC 1030
2 Science courses cannot be more than five (5) years old at the time of admission to the program.
3 Guided Elective to be selected from: ENGL 1020, COMM 2025 or PSYC 2130.
Nursing Program Application Deadline: 4th Friday in January for admission into the following Fall class.
This program is designed for students who plan to enter the field upon graduation. Students intending to transfer to a baccalaureate program are advised that they should check with their academic advisor and the four-year institution regarding specific transfer of courses.