Nursing (A45110)
Associate Degree Program
Career Information
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the life span in a variety of settings. Courses will include content related to the nurse’s role as provider of nursing care, as manager of care, as member within the discipline of nursing, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physician’s offices, industry, and community agencies.
Special Admission Requirements
- Application
- High school transcript/Adult high school diploma/GED
- College transcripts, if applicable
- Placement tests
- Information Session
- TEAS V Admissions Test
- MAR (Minimum Admission Requirements) Review
- Attend orientation after acceptance
- Current certification in CPR after acceptance
- Health form after acceptance
- Current certification as a Nurse Aide I and currently listed with North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantial findings
Fall Semester I
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| NUR 111 | Introduction to Health Concepts | 4 | 12 | 8 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 10 | 15 | 15 |
Spring Semester I
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| NUR 112 | Health-Illness Concepts | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| NUR 211 | Health Care Concepts | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 15 | 17 |
Summer Semester I
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| CIS 113 | Computer Basics | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| NUR 113 | Family Health Concepts | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Semester Total: | 3-5 | 8 | 6-8 |
Fall Semester II
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| NUR 114 | Holistic Health Concepts | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| NUR 212 | Health System Concepts | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 15 | 17 |
Spring Semester II
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 213 | Complex Health Concepts | 4 | 18 | 10 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 10 | 18 | 16 |
| Total Hours: | 47-49 | 71 | 71-73 |