Associate In Applied Science in Nursing Degree
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Effective for Program Admission beginning June 2008
PROGRAM OF STUDY |
| General Education Prerequisites: |
| BIO156/BIO181 |
Biology or Exempt |
0-4 Credits |
| CHM130/130LL |
Fundamental Chemistry or one year HS chem. with lab |
0-4 Credits |
| MAT120 |
Intermed Algebra or higher |
3 Credits |
| PSY101 |
Intro Psychology |
3 Credits |
| BIO201 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 Credits |
| Prerequisite Credits = 10-18 |
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BLOCK 1 |
BLOCK 2 |
BLOCK 3 |
BLOCK 4 |
NUR151
Nursing Theory & Science I
10 credits |
NUR171
Nursing Theory & Science II
8 credits |
NUR251
Nursing Theory & Science III
8 credits |
NUR271
Nursing Theory & Science IV
7 credits |
NUR291
Nursing Clinical Capstone
2 credits |
| CO-REQUISITE COURSES |
BIO202
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4 credits |
BIO205
Microbiology
4 credits |
ENG101
First-Year Composition
3 credits |
ENG102
First-Year Composition
3 credits |
| BIO202 and BIO205 are pre-requisites to NUR251 |
Humanities
2.0 credits |
CRE101
Critical Reading
or Exempt
0-3 credits |
| TOTAL 14 credits |
TOTAL 12 credits |
TOTAL 13 credits |
TOTAL 12-15 credits |
Total Nursing Core Credits = 35
General Education Co-requisite Credits = 16-19
Total Credits for AAS in Nursing degree = 61-72 |
Notes
- The total amount of credits required for this degree is 61-74.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
Minimum GPA: 2.00
- * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
- ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Rio Salado College offers a nationally-accredited registered nursing program. While the nursing program is available at nine Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado is unique in its online format. Rio Salado provides an online version of nursing classroom courses with traditional clinical rotations in local area hospitals.
Students can enter the Rio Salado Nursing program either as a new student or as an advanced student if they have a Practical Nurse License or have transferred approved coursework from an accredited college.
Registered Nurse License is the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing according to Title 32, Chapter 15 of the Arizona revised statutes.
Advanced Placement
Admission Requirements: Nurse Entrance Test (NET) Applicants must score at 60% or higher in reading and 50% higher in Math. The NET Study Guide is available in selected college bookstores and libraries or at: www.eriworld.com
In addition to the NET, advanced placement applicants for Block 3 must take the HESI PN Exam. Applicants must achieve a score of 800 or higher to qualify for placement into Block 3. Applicants scoring less than 800 may be placed in Block 2 for remediation of practical nursing content. Fingerprint clearance is required for admission. Applicants must submit a copy of both sides of their Fingerprint Clearance Card. The card must be current for at least 24 months from date of application.
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