Nursing
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares students for positions as beginning staff level nurses in acute and long term care facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. The graduate will be eligible to sit for the state licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse. Nursing students attend classes on the college campus. Selected clinical learning experiences are provided at a variety of health care agencies with direct guidance of the nursing faculty. The purpose of these experiences is to provide the student with the opportunity to apply classroom learning in direct patient care situations. The nursing curriculum is approved by the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Semester | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR100 | Fall | Nursing I | 9 |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 | |
| BIO255 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| 16 | |||
| NUR150 | Spring | Nursing II | 9 |
| PSY130 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| BIO280 | Microbiology | 4 | |
| 16 | |||
| NUR200 | Fall | Nursing III | 10 |
| MAT150 | Foundations of Math | 3 | |
| COM131 OR COM141 | Comp. and Lit. OR Technical Writing | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| NUR250 | Spring | Nursing IV | 10 |
| SOC130 | Sociology | 3 | |
| HUM - - | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 69 | ||
Prerequisites Required for the Program |
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| MAT030 | Algebra I | 3 | |
| CHE120 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 | |
| BIO150 | Biology I | 4 | |
| BIO250 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| ORI102 | College Success Strategies | 2 | |
Upon successful completion of the program the Associate Degree Nurse graduate should be prepared to:
- Apply expanding knowledge base to evaluate human responses which reflect health status of clients of any age with a focus on adults.
- Provide all clients with safe nursing care using the nursing process in a variety of health care settings.
- Manage care for a group of clients through collaboration with members of the health care team.
- Integrate professional standards and values into the practice of nursing. Exemplify effective communication skills when providing care and when advocating for client, nursing and self.
Please note: Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.