Nursing - Programs

Nursing

Application Code:
0622
Degree Received:
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Department:
Nursing

Description:

The nursing major prepares individuals to become registered professional nurses. Courses are sequential and progress from simple to more complex situations with specialized content in obstetrics, psychiatric and pediatric nursing integrated throughout. Learning is enhanced through the use of well-equipped skill practice and computer laboratories. Students benefit from intense hands-on practice with up-to-date equipment and supplies and gain technical expertise in approximately 100 skills prior to completion of the program.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

It is essential that students are able to fully participate in clinical, caring for clients as assigned. Established entrance requirements for nursing students include being able to:

Graduation Requirements:

  • 36 credits of nursing (Nursing I, II, III, IV)
  • 12 credits of natural science (Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology)
  • 9 credits of social science (General Psychology, General Sociology, Human Development)
  • 6 credits of English/humanities (Freshman Composition and Literature)
  • 1 credit of physical education