ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: NURSING EDUCATION
REGISTERED NURSE - GENERIC
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) curriculum prepares entry-level Registered Nurses (RN) as providers of care across the health/illness continuum and as members within the profession. The curriculum respects the individuality of the student and aims to provide a positive, innovative learning model that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills so that the graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduate nurses collaborate with members of the health care team, are effective communicators, are politically aware, and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
| PROGRAM PREREQUISITES | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 205 General Microbiology | 5 | |
| BIOL 230 Human Anatomy | 4 | |
| BIOL 235 Human Physiology | 4 | |
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 Reading and Composition | 3 | |
| PSYC 101 General Psychology | 3 | |
| COMS 103 Oral Communication or | ||
| COMS 135 Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| ANTH 103 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or | ||
| SOCO 101 Principles of Sociology or | ||
| SOCO 110 Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| NRSE 140 Foundations of Nursing | 4.5 | |
| NRSE 141 Pharmacology for Nursing | 1 | |
| NRSE 142 Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4.5 | |
| NRSE 144 Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4.5 | |
| NRSE 146 Maternal-Child Health Nursing | 4.5 | |
| NRSE 240 Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 4.5 | |
| NRSE 242 Mental Health & Gerontological Nursing | 4.5 | |
| NRSE 244 Medical Surgical Nursing IV | 4.5 | |
| NRSE 246 Leadership in Nursing | 4.5 | |
| Total Units = 62 | ||
Recommended electives: Nursing 092, 108, 121, 143, 145, 147, 206, 208, 241, 243, 245, 270.
Award Notes: The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires 6 units of Communication, verbal, written and group; satisfied by ENGL 101 and SPEE 103; and 16 units of Natural, Behavioral and Social sciences; satisfied by the BIOL 205, 230 and 235 prerequisites, PSYC 101 & ANTH 103 or SOCO 101 or 110.
*It is strongly recommended that part or all of the general education requirements (including humanities course) be completed prior to admission to the nursing education program or during summer sessions.
Program Prerequisites
| COURSE# | COURSE NAME | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 205 | General Microbiology |
5
|
| BIOL 230 | Human Anatomy |
4
|
| BIOL 235 | Human Physiology |
4
|
Courses Required for the Major
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Reading and Composition |
3
|
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology |
3
|
| COMS 103 | Oral Communication or |
|
| COMS 135 | Interpersonal Communication |
3
|
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or |
|
| SOCO 101 | Principles of Sociology or | |
| SOCO 110 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| NRSE 140 | Foundations of Nursing | 4.5 |
| NRSE 141 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 1 |
| NRSE 142 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4.5 |
| NRSE 144 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4.5 |
| NRSE 146 | Maternal-Child Health Nursing | 4.5 |
| NRSE 240 | Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 4.5 |
| NRSE 242 | Mental Health & Gerontological Nursing |
4.5 |
| NRSE 244 | Medical Surgical Nursing IV | 4.5 |
| NRSE 246 | Leadership in Nursing | 4.5 |
| Total Units = 59 | ||
Recommended electives: Nursing 092, 108, 121, 143, 145, 147, 206, 208, 241, 243, 245, 270.
Award Notes: The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires 6 units of Communication, verbal, written and group; satisfied by ENGL 101 and SPEE 103; and 16 units of Natural, Behavioral and Social sciences; satisfied by the BIOL 205, 230 and 235 prerequisites, PSYC 101 & ANTH 103 or SOCO 101 or 110.
*It is strongly recommended that part or all of the general education requirements (including Humanities course) be completed prior to admission to the nursing education program.