Associate in Applied Science Degree - Practical Nursing
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate:
- Provides care under supervision to stable individuals with well-defined health needs.
- Participates in health promotion and provides care as a member of the health care team.
- Demonstrates mastery of entry level PN competencies: communication, therapeutic nursing interventions and critical thinking.
- Is prepared to write the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
Degree Requirements: AASPN Major Courses
The AASPN Curriculum requires specific general education course requirements. Students are advised to consult with their advisor to ensure proper course selection for this major.
General Education Requirements
| CHEM 115 | Introductory Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 115L | Introductory Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| | Select one course from the following: | |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SOC 115 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Interdisciplinary Course Requirements
Nursing Course Requirements
| NURS 121 | Basic Nursing Concepts I | 5 |
| NURS 198A | Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical I | 1 |
| NURS 131 | Basic Nursing Concepts II | 5 |
| NURS 198B | Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical II | 1 |
| NURS 240 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 2 |
| NURS 231 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| NURS 298A | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 241 | Intermediate Nursing Concepts I | 4 |
| NURS 298B | Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical I | 3 |
| NURS 215 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 2 |
| NURS 251 | Intermediate Nursing Concepts II | 4 |
| NURS 298C | Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Total Credit Hours: 67
NURS 240, NURS 215: Students not enrolled in the nursing programs may take these courses provided they have the permission of the faculty teaching the course.