Austin Community College

FY 2009 Degree Plan

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 Nursing 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 one 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 admissions office (EVC rm. 8356) or online at www.austincc.edu/health/rnsg/. All applicants must provide documentation of immunizations at time of application. 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 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.

Program changes may not be reflected in the current ACC Catalog publication. Please access the most up to date information on the Program's Web Page through a link at www.austincc.edu/health or by contacting the Health Sciences Admissions Office, Eastview Campus, Room 8356.

Prerequisites

+	BIOL	2304		Human Anatomy Lecture	3
+	BIOL	2101		Human Anatomy Lab	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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Semester I

+	RNSG	1413		Foundations for Nursing Practice	4
+	RNSG	1160		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training: Foundations of Nursing	1
+	RNSG	1341		Common Concepts in Adult Health	3
+	RNSG	1161		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training I	1
	PSYC	2301		Introduction to Psychology	3
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Semester II

+	RNSG	1443		Complex Concepts of Adult Health	4
+	RNSG	1260		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training II	2
+	RNSG	2213		Mental Health Nursing	2
+	RNSG	2160		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training: Mental Health	1
+	PSYC	2314		Human Growth and Development	3
	SPCH	1311		Introduction to Speech Communication	3
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Semester III

+	RNSG	1412		Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family	4
+	RNSG	1262		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training: Childbearing/Childrearing Family Clinical	2
+	RNSG	1247		Concepts of Clinical Decision Making	2
+	RNSG	2161		Clinical - Nursing - Registered Nurse Training III	1
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
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Semester IV

+	RNSG	2432		Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health I	4
+	RNSG	2362		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training IV	3
+	RNSG	2221		Management of Client Care	2
+	RNSG	2130		Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Preparation	1
+				Humanities/Fine Arts3	3
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				TOTALS	------- 71

¹ These courses must be current within the last 5 years.
² May choose any college level math course.
³ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program Mobility Track is a separate plan of study that includes classroom, online, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences for graduates who are licensed or certified in good standing in the state of Texas from the following programs: Licensed Vocational Nursing, Paramedic, Dental Hygiene, Radiology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Sonography, and Surgical Technology. Applicants must meet all entry requirements. 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 admissions office (EVC rm. 8356) or online at www.austincc.edu/health/rnsg/. 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 Nursing 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.

Program changes may not be reflected in the current ACC Catalog publication. Please access the most up to date information on the Program's Web Page through a link at www.austincc.edu/health/ or by contacting the Health Sciences Admissions Office, Eastview Campus, Room 8356.

Prerequisites

				Oral Communication3	3
				Humanities/Fine Arts3	3
	RNSG	1105		Nursing Skills I	1
+	BIOL	2304		Human Anatomy Lecture	3
+	BIOL	2101		Human Anatomy Lab	1
+	BIOL	2420		Introduction to Microbiology1	4
+				Mathematics2	3
+	BIOL	2305		Human Physiology Lecture1	3
+	BIOL	2102		Human Physiology Lab1	1
+	HPRS	2300		Pharmacology for Health Professions	3
	PSYC	2301		Introduction to Psychology	3
+	PSYC	2314		Human Growth and Development	3
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Semester I

+	RNSG	1517		Concepts of Nursing Practice I for Articulating Students	5
+	RNSG	1263		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training: Nursing Practice I	2
+	RNSG	1140		Nursing Skills for Articulating Students	1
+	RNSG	1170		Nursing Process for Articulating Students	1
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Semester II

+	RNSG	1542		Concepts of Nursing Practice II for Articulating Students	5
+	RNSG	1463		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training: Articulating Students II	4
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
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Semester III

+	RNSG	2402		Concepts of Nursing Practice III for Articulating Students	4
+	RNSG	2263		Clinical--Nursing--Registered Nurse Training: Articulating Students III	2
+	RNSG	2130		Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Preparation	1
				Unrestricted Elective	3
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				TOTALS	------- 62

¹ These courses must be current within the last 5 years.
² Select from the following: MATH 1314, MATH 1332, MATH 1342 or higher level math course.
³ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.