Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree
The associate degree nursing curriculum is designed to prepare a graduate with a liberal and technical education which facilitates provision and coordination of nursing care through the correlation of theoretical knowledge and application of clinical knowledge. Application of knowledge takes place in various healthcare settings and through the utilization of the nursing process. The associate degree nurse is prepared to provide and coordinate evidenced-based care for a limited number of clients across the life span who may have predictable or unpredictable health care needs and to be a member of a profession.
In order to receive an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree, the student will complete a prescribed number of academic courses (“academics”) and required nursing (RNSG) courses, including didactic (theory), laboratory, and clinical courses. The required (RNSG) nursing courses are scheduled sequentially over a two-year period (4 long semesters and a minimum of one summer term). Please note that the prerequisite courses of Biology 2423 and Biology 2424 - Anatomy and Physiology (8 hours), Math 1302 or 1311, Psychology 1303 or 2301, and Psychology 2304 must be completed prior to being admitted to this two-year sequence; these courses are not included in the two-year sequence.
Students can complete the other required academic courses during the two-year sequence, however many students benefit from completing at least a portion of these academic courses prior to beginning the two-year sequence of nursing courses. Students must apply to the Department of Nursing for admission to the two-year sequence. Students can only be admitted to this sequence in the fall.
Associate degree students planning to apply for the RN-BSN program, or the RN-MSN track after graduation, should meet with an advisor as soon as possible to develop a long-range plan of study. Contact the departmental office for more information.
The student pursuing the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree must apply to the Department of Nursing for admission to the Nursing Program. This is a separate application process from application to the university. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the AASN program.
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