Nursing - Associate in Nursing
Students must complete all degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 69 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Course required from Area I, II, III, IV, V and VI. 1 | 18-19 | |
| Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Survey of Mathematics (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
or MATH 1220G | College Algebra | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Human Growth and Behavior (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
Area V: Humanities 3 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3 | ||
| Technical Requirements 5 | ||
| Program Prerequisites 4 | 7 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab (or Current CNA certificate) | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Freshman Year Courses | ||
| NURS 153 | Medication and Dosage Calculation | 1 |
| NURS 154 | Physical Assessment | 2 |
| NURS 156 | Basic Nursing Theory and Practice | 6 |
| BIOL 2225C | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| NURS 157 | Maternal/Child Health Deviations | 8 |
| NURS 210 | Pharmacological Requisites of the Childbearing Family | 1 |
| Sophomore Year Courses | ||
| NURS 211 | Pharmacological Requisites of Simple Health Deviations | 1 |
| NURS 246 | Health Deviations I | 7 |
| NURS 258 | Psychosocial Requisites: A Deficit Approach | 3 |
| NURS 212 | Pharmacological Requisites of Complex Health Deviations | 1 |
| NURS 256 | Health Deviations II | 8 |
| NURS 260 | Management of Patients with Health Deviations | 2 |
| Total Hours | 69-70 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Course is a Technical Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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Will also satisfy Flexible 3 requirement for the NMHED General Education requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
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Note: CHEM 1120G Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors), BIOL 2210C Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture & Laboratory, and NA 101 Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab must be completed prior to entering the nursing program.
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Please refer to the Nursing Program Student Handbook under 3.7 Progression/Retention for grading scale requirements.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| The following classes must be completed prior to entering the nursing program | ||
| CHEM 1120G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 2210C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture & Laboratory | 4 |
| NA 101 | Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab | 6 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall | ||
| NURS 153 | Medication and Dosage Calculation | 1 |
| NURS 154 | Physical Assessment | 2 |
| NURS 156 | Basic Nursing Theory and Practice | 6 |
| General Education Elective Course | 3 | |
| BIOL 2225C | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| Introduction to Psychology (Recommended) | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 157 | Maternal/Child Health Deviations | 8 |
| NURS 210 | Pharmacological Requisites of the Childbearing Family | 1 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior (Recommended) | ||
| Area I: Communications Course | 4 | |
| Composition I (Recommended) | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 211 | Pharmacological Requisites of Simple Health Deviations | 1 |
| NURS 246 | Health Deviations I | 7 |
| NURS 258 | Psychosocial Requisites: A Deficit Approach | 3 |
| Area II: Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Survey of Mathematics (Recommended) or College Algebra |
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| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 212 | Pharmacological Requisites of Complex Health Deviations | 1 |
| NURS 256 | Health Deviations II | 8 |
| NURS 260 | Management of Patients with Health Deviations | 2 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 71 | |
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Successful completion of CHEM 1120G Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) satisfies General Education Area III: Science requirement (4 credits).
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Note: CHEM 1120G Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) , BIOL 2210C Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture & Laboratory, and NA 101 Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab must be completed prior to entering the nursing program.
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Note: MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is recommended for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics first.