Registered Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree

(60 Semester Credit Hours)

•  Fall

  Course #	Course Name	Hours
  BIOL 2404 or BIOL 2014	Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy	4
  BST 1303 or CIS 1113	Introduction to Computers or Fundamental Computer Operation	3
  CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1113	Survey of Chemistry Laboratory and Survey of Chemistry	4
  ENGL 1013	Composition I Must pass with a "C" or better	3
  MATH 1113	College Algebra Must pass with a "C" or better	3
  PSY 2003	General Psychology	3
  Total Hours		20

  Students accepted into the program must complete a platform of 37 hours of coursework with a “C” or better and a minimum 2.75 GPA prior to admission to the technical phase of the RN program. 

  Students must apply to and be admitted into the technical phase of the program before taking any of the RN courses below.

•  Spring

  Course #	Course Name	Hours
  BIOL 2054 or BIOL 3054	Microbiology for Health Sciences or Microbiology	4
  BIOL 2414 or BIOL 3074	Human Anatomy and Physiology II or Human Physiology	4
  ENGL 1023	Composition II Must pass with a "C" or better	3
  PSY 3813	Lifespan Development	3
  SOC 1003	Introductory Sociology	3
  Total Hours		17

•  Fall

  Course #	Course Name	Hours
  RN 2112	Pharmacology I	2
  RN 2113	Introduction to Professional Nursing	3
  RN 2115	Basic Nursing Principles and Skills I (co-requisite: RN 2116)	5
  RN 2116	Theories and Concepts for Registered Nursing I (co-requisite: RN 2115)	6
  Total Hours	16

•  Spring

  Course #	Course Name	Hours
  RN 2211	Nutrition	1
  RN 2212	Pharmacology II	2
  RN 2215	Practicum for Registered Nursing II (prerequisite: RN 2115 co-requisite: RN 2216)	5
  RN 2216	Theories/Concepts for Registered Nursing (prerequisite: RN 2116 co-requisite: TN 2215)	6
  Total Hours		14

•  Paramedic Transition to Nursing

  Course #	Course Name	Hours
  RN 2006	Paramedic Transition to Nursing	6
  Total Hours		6

Paramedics who wish to pursue the transition to registered nursing program must successfully complete
RN 2006 Paramedic Transition to Nursing.  Paramedics choosing to transition to nursing will be required to apply to the Nursing program.  Students accepted into the program must complete a platform of 37 hours of coursework with a “C” or better and a minimum 2.75 GPA prior to admission to the technical phase of the RN program.  Paramedics must hold a National Paramedic Registry Certificate and at time of application must have 3 years of experience working directly with patients as a licensed Paramedic. Paramedics who choose to transition are not required to be Licensed Practical Nurses.