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Degree Programs - AAS Nursing (ADN/RN)

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (HEGIS 5208.10)

 

The Nursing Program adheres to a career-ladder concept in nursing education that provides upward mobility for students, without repetition of previous education and experience.  Courses of study in Nursing consist of a two-semester, full-time Practical Nursing Program and a two-semester, full-time Associate Degree Nursing Program for PNs and GPN's.

 

Successful completion of the Practical Nursing course of study leads to a Certificate of Achievement, and eligibility to make application to take the examination for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Completion of the Practical Nursing course of study does not assure admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.  Students must apply for entry into this program and compete with all other applicants of that year.  Since the Practical Nursing Program and the Associate Degree Nursing Program are separate programs, all individuals, including graduates of the Practical Nursing program at NCCC, must make formal application for consideration for entry into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.  For more information on admission into Allied Health Programs at NCCC click here.

 

Successful completion of the Associate Degree Nursing course of study leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree and eligibility to make application to take the New York State Board Nursing examination for licensure as a registered professional nurse.

 

The certificate in Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs are approved and registered by the New York State Board of Nursing in accordance with the rules and regulations of the New York State Education Department.

 

AAS Nursing (74 credits)

*A grade of "C" (73%) or higher must be achieved in all NUR, BIO, PSY, MAT, and ENG courses to progress to the next semester of the program.

 Credits 

 I. Pre-requisite Courses (36 credits):

 

   A. BIO 100 Human Biology 

4

   B. BIO 201 Microbiology

4

   C. ENG 101 English Composition I

3

   D. NUR 101 Nursing I

 7 

   E. NUR 102 Introduction to Pharmacology

 1 

   F. NUR 104 Nursing II

 7 

   G. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

    3    

   H. PSY 202 Developmental Psychology

3

   I. MAT 108 (Technical Math) or Higher

 3 

   J. Physical Health Elective (PED or HED Course)

 1 

 II. August Session (2 credits):

 

   A. NUR 200 Transition to AD Nursing

2

III. Fall Semester (18 credits):

 

   A. BIO 215 Anatomy & Physiology I

 4 

   B. General Elective (select from any credit offering)

3

   C. NUR 201 Maternal/Child Nursing

 5 

   D. NUR 202 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

   5   

   E. NUR 203 Managing Patient Care

1

IV. Spring Semester (18 credits):

 

   A. BIO 216 Anatomy & Physiology II

 4

   B. NUR 204 Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing

  9 

   C. NUR 205 Professional Seminar

 1

   D. ART,DRA,ENG(except ENG100),FRE,HUM,MUS,PHI,SPA Elective

 3

   E. Physical Health Elective (PED or HED Course)

 1

 Total:

 74

 

Basic competency courses may be required of students who need to develop learning skills.  A maximum of 6 credits of basic skills courses may be applied toward a degree in the General Electives area.

 

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