Nursing (AAS)

Program Admission Requirements

All program admission requirements must be completed prior to applying to the Nursing program. 

• Courses not degree applicable

• BIO 181 - Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell Credits: 4
• PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

• Applicable to degree

• ENG 101 - College Composition I Credits: 3 Composition First Year Composition
• ENG 102 - College Composition II Credits: 3
• MAT 140 - College Math with Algebra Review Credits: 5
• BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
• CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 4

• Other requirements

  • AZ CNA or LNA License
  • Nursing Entrance Examination
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Application and acceptance in the nursing program

Program Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. prioritize care for multiple patients,
2. demonstrate technical skills required of a registered nurse,
3. incorporate current evidence into clinical practice,
4. demonstrate patient, self, and environmental safety,
5. demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal behaviors of a registered nurse,
6. utilize the nursing process effectively to provide client-centered care,  
7. integrate healthcare technology into clinical practice, and
8. function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams.

General Education Requirements: 35 credits

Degree Core Requirements: 42 credits

• NTR 135 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3
• NUR 114 - Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology Credits: 3
• NUR 116 - Nursing Concepts I Credits: 7
• NUR 124 - Nursing Concepts II Credits: 9
• NUR 215 - Nursing Concepts III Credits: 9
• NUR 220 - Nursing Concepts IV Credits: 9
• NUR 222 - Management and Leadership in Nursing Credits: 2

Total Degree Credit Hours: 77