The Associate Degree Nursing Program Traditional Track is a two-year course of study that includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible to apply to take the national licensure examination to become a registered nurse (R.N.). The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas determines eligibility for licensure. Applicants for licensure must provide necessary information regarding drug, alcohol, or conviction history for determination of licensure eligibility. Registered nurses prepared at the associate degree level possess a high degree of technical nursing skills and apply scientific principles to all nursing care. Graduates of an associate degree-nursing program may continue their education for two or more years at a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree. ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM. All nursing courses must be taken in the following sequence. Students may choose to complete any of the corequisite general education courses prior to enrolling in the nursing courses. Students must be accepted into the program prior to enrolling for any RNSG course. Admission criteria may be obtained from the Associate Degree Nursing Program office. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training must be completed prior to enrollment and maintained throughout the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006; (212) 363-5555 Ext.153. Students accepted into the program are required to have a physical examination, provide documentation of immunizations, and must verify annual tuberculosis status.
Prerequisites
| BIO | 1714 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology I OR | 4 | |
| BIOL | 2401 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Anatomy | ||
| BIO | 1704 | 1,3,4,5 | Introduction to Microbiology1 OR | 4 | |
| BIOL | 2420 | 1,3,4,5 | Microbiology1 | ||
| MATH | 1332 | 1,3,4,5 | Topics in Mathematics OR | 3 | |
| MATH | 1314 | 1,3,4,5 | College Algebra OR | ||
| MATH | 1342 | 1,3,4,5 | Elementary Statistics2 | ||
| PSYC | 2301 | 1,3,4,5 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| RNSG | 1105 | 1,3,4,5 | Nursing Skills I | 1 | |
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| RNSG | 1513 | 1,3,4,5 | Foundations for Nursing Practice | 5 | |
| RNSG | 1260 | 1,3,4,5 | Foundations Clinical | 2 | |
| BIO | 1724 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology II1 OR | 4 | |
| BIOL | 2402 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Physiology1 | ||
| HPRS | 2300 | 1,3,4,5 | Pharmacology for Health Professions | 3 | |
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| RNSG | 1431 | 1,3,4,5 | Principles of Clinical Decision-Making | 4 | |
| RNSG | 1160 | 1,3,4,5 | Clinical Decision Making I--Clinical | 1 | |
| RNSG | 1347 | 1,3,4,5 | Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making | 3 | |
| RNSG | 1261 | 1,3,4,5 | Clinical Decision Making II--Clinical | 2 | |
| PSYC | 2314 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | |
| SPCH | 1311 | 1,3,4,5 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 | |
| SPCH | 1318 | 1,3,4,5 | Interpersonal Communication OR | ||
| SPCH | 1315 | 1,3,4,5 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
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| RNSG | 1412 | 1,3,4,5 | Nursing Care of the Childbearing/Childrearing Family | 4 | |
| RNSG | 1262 | 1,3,4,5 | Childbearing/Childrearing Family Clinical | 2 | |
| RNSG | 2213 | 1,3,4,5 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 | |
| RNSG | 2160 | 1,3,4,5 | Mental Health Clinical | 1 | |
| ENGL | 1301 | 1,3,4,5 | English Composition I | 3 | |
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| RNSG | 2441 | 1,3,4,5 | Advanced Concepts of Clinical Decision Making | 4 | |
| RNSG | 2361 | 1,3,4,5 | Clinical Decision-Making III Clinical | 3 | |
| RNSG | 2221 | 1,3,4,5 | Management of Client Care | 2 | |
| RNSG | 2161 | 1,3,4,5 | Management Clinical | 1 | |
| HUMA | 1,3,4,5 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3 | 3 | ||
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TOTALS | ------- 70 |
The Associate Degree Nursing Program Mobility Track is a separate plan of study that includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences for Licensed Vocational Nurses and Paramedics with current acute care experience. Applicants must meet all entry requirements of the Traditional Track and must be licensed vocational nurses or paramedics in good standing in the state of Texas. Additional admission requirements may be obtained from the Associate Degree Nursing Program office. Upon successful completion of the Mobility Track, the graduate will be eligible to apply for licensure by examination to become a Registered Nurse. The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas determines eligibility for licensure. Applicants for licensure must provide necessary information regarding drug, alcohol, or conviction history for determination of licensure eligibility.
Prerequisites
| BIO | 1714 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology I OR | 4 | |
| BIOL | 2401 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Anatomy | ||
| BIO | 1704 | 1,3,4,5 | Introduction to Microbiology1 OR | 4 | |
| BIOL | 2420 | 1,3,4,5 | Microbiology1 | ||
| MATH | 1314 | 1,3,4,5 | College Algebra OR | 3 | |
| MATH | 1332 | 1,3,4,5 | Topics in Mathematics OR | ||
| MATH | 1342 | 1,3,4,5 | Elementary Statistics2 | ||
| BIO | 1724 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology II1 OR | 4 | |
| BIOL | 2402 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Physiology1 | ||
| HPRS | 2300 | 1,3,4,5 | Pharmacology for Health Professions | 4 | |
| PSYC | 2314 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | |
| SPCH | 1311 | 1,3,4,5 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 | |
| SPCH | 1315 | 1,3,4,5 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR | ||
| SPCH | 1318 | 1,3,4,5 | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| PSYC | 2301 | 1,3,4,5 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
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| RNSG | 1140 | 1,3,4,5 | Nursing Skills for Articulating Students | 1 | |
| RNSG | 1170 | 1,3,4,5 | Nursing Process for Articulating Students | 1 | |
| RNSG | 1517 | 1,3,4,5 | Concepts of Nursing Practice I for Articulating Students4 | 5 | |
| RNSG | 1263 | 1,3,4,5 | Nursing Practice I Clinical | 2 | |
| 1,3,4,5 | Constructive Credit | 4 | |||
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| RNSG | 1542 | 1,3,4,5 | Concepts of Nursing Practice II for Articulating Students4 | 5 | |
| RNSG | 1463 | 1,3,4,5 | Nursing Practice II Clinical for Articulating Students | 4 | |
| 1,3,4,5 | Constructive Credit | 4 | |||
| ENGL | 1301 | 1,3,4,5 | English Composition I | 3 | |
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| RNSG | 2402 | 1,3,4,5 | Concepts of Nursing Practice III for Articulating Students4 | 4 | |
| RNSG | 2263 | 1,3,4,5 | Nursing Practice III Clinical for Articulating Students | 2 | |
| 1,3,4,5 | Constructive Credit | 4 | |||
| HUMA | 1,3,4,5 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3 | 3 | ||
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TOTALS | ------- 70 |