Nursing - ADN, AAS (AAS.NURS.ADN)

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Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN)

65 Credit Hours

This degree program requires a minimum of two years to complete. A graduate of the ADN program is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN). Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, graduates are titled Registered Nurses (RN).

The ADN program has two options for student completion: the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) and the Nursing - ADN - LPN to ADN, AAS (AAS.NURS.LPN) degree.

Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science (Choose One):
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ Other: BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
REQ Social Science: PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 16

Part B - Major Requirements

BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
NUR 102 - Basic Nursing Care Skills Credit: 4
* NUR 104 - Nursing Care Management I Credit: 4
NUR 105 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credit: 1
NUR 158 - Health Promotion for Families I Credit: 4
NUR 161 - Basic Concepts of Pharmacology Credit: 2
NUR 195 - Patient-Centered Nursing Care I Credit: 4
NUR 205 - Patient-Centered Nursing Care II Credit: 4
NUR 206 - Clinical Skills Application Credit: 2
NUR 208 - Health Promotion for Families II Credit: 4
** NUR 210 - Complex Health Problems Credit: 5
*** NUR 219 - Nursing Management and Leadership Credit: 4
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3

Total: 49

*Prior to enrolling in NUR 104 , students must successfully complete the Practical Nursing (PN) Level Dosage Proficiency Placement Exam or Health Calculations I (AHS 126 ).

**Prior to enrolling in NUR 210 , students must successfully complete the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Level Dosage Proficiency Placement Exam or Health Calculations II (AHS 129 ).

***Prior to enrolling in NUR 219 , students will be required to demonstrate proficiency on a standardized national examination or enroll in Nursing Seminar (NUR 216 ) as a corequisite to NUR 219 .

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Nursing programs. Review the requirements by visiting the Division of Nursing admission requirements page. Admission to the Nursing program is on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis.

Course Sequence

Review the Nursing - ADN, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.