Advanced Placement
Become a registered nurse!
This option is offered twice a year. The program is a classroom-based setting to complete two semesters of the nursing program in order to take the NCLEX-RN Exam. You must be an LPN or have had two consecutive semesters of nursing school.
Competencies
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Provide safe care within the healthcare system.
- Incorporate prior knowledge, current research, and clinical experience in decision-making.
- Demonstrate leadership skills as part of an inter-professional team to promote desired outcomes.
- Use effective communication and advocacy to provide individualized care.
- Practice within the core values, principles, and standards of the nursing profession.
- Utilize the nursing process and a broad knowledge base to maximize health.
Prerequisites
Course Requirements
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
- MATH 1000 - Problem Solving Credits: 3 | CAC
- NRST 1510 - Nursing Assistant Credits: 3
- STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC
- ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
Semester Total: 16 Credits
First Semester
Course Requirements
- NURS 1100 - Professional Nursing Care in Health Promotion Credits: 9
- ZOO 2025 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
Milestones
- Students begin clinical learning.
Semester Total: 13 Credits
Second Semester
Course Requirements
- NURS 1200 - Professional Nursing Care of the Patient With Chronic Illness Credits: 9
- PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
- MICR 2240 - Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
Milestones
- Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN and become a Licensed Practical Nurse upon completion of NURS 1200.