The Associate Degree Nursing Program Traditional Track is a two-year course of study that includes classroom, online, 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 courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C." 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.
A Criminal Background Check will be required of students as mandated by law or as a condition of program approval/accreditation.
Prerequisites
| + | BIOL | 2304 | Human Anatomy Lecture1 | 3 | |
| + | BIOL | 2101 | Human Anatomy Lab1 | 1 | |
| + | BIOL | 2420 | Introduction to Microbiology1 | 4 | |
| + | MATH | 1332 | College Mathematics2 | 3 | |
| + | BIOL | 2305 | Human Physiology Lecture1 | 3 | |
| + | BIOL | 2102 | Human Physiology Lab1 | 1 | |
| + | HPRS | 2300 | Pharmacology for Health Professions | 3 | |
| + | RNSG | 1105 | Nursing Skills I | 1 | |
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| + | RNSG | 1413 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 | |
| + | RNSG | 1260 | Clinical I - Nursing | 2 | |
| + | RNSG | 1341 | Common Concepts in Adult Health | 3 | |
| PSYC | 2301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | ||
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| + | RNSG | 1443 | Complex Concepts of Adult Health | 4 | |
| + | RNSG | 1362 | Clinical II - Nursing | 3 | |
| + | RNSG | 1210 | Introduction to Community-Based Nursing | 2 | |
| + | PSYC | 2314 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | |
| SPCH | 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication3 | 3 | ||
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| + | RNSG | 1412 | Nursing Care of the Childbearing/Childrearing Family | 4 | |
| + | RNSG | 1262 | Childbearing/Childrearing Family Clinical | 2 | |
| + | RNSG | 2213 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 | |
| + | RNSG | 2160 | Mental Health Clinical | 1 | |
| ENGL | 1301 | English Composition I | 3 | ||
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| + | RNSG | 2331 | Advanced Concepts of Adult Health | 3 | |
| + | RNSG | 2361 | Clinical III - Nursing | 3 | |
| + | RNSG | 2221 | Management of Client Care | 2 | |
| + | Humanities/Fine Arts4 | 3 | |||
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The Associate Degree Nursing Program Mobility Track is a separate plan of study that includes classroom, online, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences for Licensed Vocational Nurses and Paramedics with current experience. Applicants must meet all entry requirements and must be licensed vocational nurses or paramedics in good standing in the state of Texas. All courses within the degree plan must be completed with a minimum grade of "C." 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.
A Criminal Background Check will be required of students as mandated by law or as a condition of program approval/accreditation.
Prerequisites
| + | BIOL | 2304 | Human Anatomy Lecture1 | 3 | |
| + | BIOL | 2101 | Human Anatomy Lab1 | 1 | |
| + | BIOL | 2420 | Introduction to Microbiology1 | 4 | |
| + | Mathematics3 | 3 | |||
| PSYC | 2301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | ||
| + | BIOL | 2305 | Human Physiology Lecture1 | 3 | |
| + | BIOL | 2102 | Human Physiology Lab1 | 1 | |
| + | HPRS | 2300 | Pharmacology for Health Professions | 3 | |
| + | PSYC | 2314 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | ||||
| Oral Communication4 | 3 | ||||
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| + | RNSG | 1140 | Nursing Skills for Articulating Students | 1 | |
| + | RNSG | 1170 | Nursing Process for Articulating Students | 1 | |
| + | RNSG | 1517 | Concepts of Nursing Practice I for Articulating Students | 5 | |
| + | RNSG | 1263 | Nursing Practice I Clinical | 2 | |
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| + | RNSG | 1542 | Concepts of Nursing Practice II for Articulating Students | 5 | |
| + | RNSG | 1463 | Nursing Practice II Clinical for Articulating Students | 4 | |
| ENGL | 1301 | English Composition I | 3 | ||
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| + | RNSG | 2402 | Concepts of Nursing Practice III for Articulating Students | 4 | |
| + | RNSG | 2263 | Nursing Practice III Clinical for Articulating Students | 2 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | ||||
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TOTALS | ------- 60 |