Nursing, A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Program Outcomes

Demonstrate reflection, self-analysis, self-care, leadership, and lifelong learning in nursing practice.

Utilize the best available research-based evidence, nursing theory, and informatics to guide decision making.

Collaborate with inter-professional teams to provide holistic nursing care.

Adapt communication strategies to effectively respond to a variety of health care situations.

Practice competent, holistic, and ethical nursing care to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. www.acenursing.org

Nursing Curriculum: 34 Credits

Fall or Spring semester start

NURS 2702 - Fundamentals of Nursing 5 Credits
NURS 2712 - Physical Examination and Health Assessment 2 Credits
NURS 2731 - Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology 1 Credits
NURS 2741 - Nutrition Concepts for Nursing 1 Credits
NURS 2801 - Nursing Lifespan Health 6 Credits
NURS 2812 - Mental Health Nursing 3 Credits
NURS 2852 - Nursing Pharmacology 3 Credits
NURS 2902 - Lifespan Health II 8 Credits
NURS 2912 - Nursing the Childbearing family 3 Credits
NURS 2922 - Integrative Studies and Transition to Practice 2 Credits

General Education Curriculum: 30 Credits

ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
BIOL 1120 - Exploring Biology 4 Credits
or
BIOL 1154 - Principles of Biology I 4 Credits
BIOL 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
BIOL 2202 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credits
BIOL 2205 - Microbiology 4 Credits
PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 4 Credits
or
PSYC 1210 - Lifespan Development 4 Credits

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COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMM 2230 - Small Group Communication 3 Credits
COMM 2240 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

PHIL 1130 - Biomedical Ethics 3 Credits
PHIL 1112 - Ethics 3 Credits
BIOL 1114 - Critical Issues In Human Biology 3 Credits

Nursing, A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

Program Outcomes

Nursing Curriculum: 34 Credits

General Education Curriculum: 30 Credits

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Total Credits: 64