2022-2023 College Catalog

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2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

Nursing (AAS)

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Nursing Information

The nursing program is designed to prepare graduates for entry level nursing positions.

Program Requirements

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

Program Admission Requirements

Courses not applicable to the degree:
BIO 181 - Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell Credits: 4
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
Courses applicable to degree:
ENG 101 - College Composition I Credits: 3 OR ENG 101A College Composition I with Review Credits: 5
ENG 102 - College Composition II Credits: 3
MAT 140 - College Math with Algebra Review Credits: 5 OR higher level AGEC math course
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 LNA License
- Assessment Technologies Institute Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS)
- Arizona Department of Public Safety Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Application and acceptance in the nursing program

Program Outcomes

Students will be able to:

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

General Education Requirements: 35 credits

All general education coursework must be selected from the appropriate AGEC category.

College Composition (6-8)

ENG 101 - College Composition I Credits: 3 OR
ENG 101A - College Composition I with Review Credits: 5
AND
ENG 102 - College Composition II Credits: 3

Mathematics (3-5)

MAT 140 - College Math with Algebra Review Credits: 5 OR higher level course

Arts and Humanities (3)

Arts and Humanities Course Credits: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)

PSY 240 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3

Physical and Biological Sciences (4)

BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
BIO 205 - Microbiology Credits: 4
BIO 218 - Human Pathophysiology Credits: 4
CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 4

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

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