Associate Degree Nursing, A.A.S.

General Education/Program Requirements

All students must receive a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 in science courses and a grade point average of 2.5 in general education courses before enrolling in Associate Degree Nursing (NURS) core courses and to graduate.

• Human Anatomy w/Lab Credits: 4
• Microbiology w/Lab Credits: 4
• Human Physiology w/Lab Credits: 4
   
• Chemistry & the Citizen w/Lab Credits: 4
• OR
• General Chemistry Credits: 4
   
• Intro to Sociology Credits: 3
• Oral Communication Credits: 3
• Written Communication Credits: 3
• Nutrition for Healthcare Provider Credits: 2

ADN Program

These courses may be taken while enrolled in the ADN program:

• PSYC 2960 - Life-span Human Development Credits: 3
• HLTH 1070 - Pathophysiology through the Lifespan Credits: 4

Associate Degree Nursing Core Courses

Following is a list of required courses to complete an A.A.S. degree in the ADN program

• NURS 1400 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits: 1.5
• NURS 1410 - Fundamentals of Nursing Credits: 4
• NURS 1415 - Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Credits: 2
• NURS 1430 - Assessment Credits: 2
• NURS 1440 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credits: 3
• NURS 2100 - Medical Surgical Nursing Credits: 3.5
• NURS 2105 - Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Credits: 2.5
• NURS 2210 - Pediatric Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2215 - Pediatric Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2200 - Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2205 - Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2300 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Credits: 3.5
• NURS 2305 - Advanced Medical Surgical Clinical Credits: 2
• NURS 2220 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2225 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2230 - Gerontological Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 2235 - Gerontological Nursing Clinical Credits: 1
• NURS 2310 - Leadership in Nursing Credits: 1
• NURS 2315 - Leadership in Nursing Clinical Credits: 1

Special Program Requirements

1. All students must receive a grade-point average of 2.5 in the general education courses and a grade point average of 2.75 in the science courses. Science courses include Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Nutrition for Healthcare Provider. General education courses include oral communication, written communication, social science and related courses required by the programs.
2. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC.
   Please note: Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license. (Contact the State Board of Nursing with questions.)
3. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35 to the student account.
4. Flu immunization is required.
5. All NURS and HLTH courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
6. A laptop computer is recommended for students in this program. (see system requirements)

Total: 72 hours