Nursing (RN) Generic Program, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Nursing (RN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing can be contacted at the below address and phone number or visit www.acenursing.org.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
acenursing.org
Phone: 404-975-5000
The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals to provide direct nursing care to patients in hospitals and other comparable health agencies and to transfer to the State University System. Upon successful completion, the graduate receives an Associate in Science in Nursing degree and is eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in accordance with the regulations set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.018.
Program Code: AS-NGT / APP-NGT
Prerequisites
| PSY 1012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 cr. |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cr. |
| BSC 1085 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 cr. |
| BSC 1085L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 cr. |
| MCB 2010 | Microbiology | 3 cr. |
| MCB 2010L | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Note(s): Prerequisites - These 14 hours of prerequisites must be completed before admission to the program and are included in the 30 hours of General Education requirements and Support Courses.
Students must complete all required College Preparatory Courses.
Admission
Freshman—Session I
| BSC 1086 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 cr. |
| BSC 1086L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 cr. |
| NUR 1021 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4.5 cr. |
| NUR 1021L | Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical | 6 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14.5 |
Freshman—Session II
| NUR 1211 | Adult Nursing I/Generic Program | 4.5 cr. |
| NUR 1211L | Adult Nursing I Clinical/Generic Program | 5.5 cr. |
| HUN 2201 | Science of Human Nutrition | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Sophomore—Session I
| NUR 2460 | Maternal/Child Nursing (Generic) | 5 cr. |
| NUR 2460L | Maternal/Child Nursing Clinical (Generic) | 5.5 cr. |
| POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Sophomore—Session II
| NUR 2261 | Adult Nursing II (Generic & Transition) | 5 cr. |
| NUR 2261L | Adult Nursing II Clinical | 5 cr. |
| NUR 2820 | Nursing Role & Scope | 1 cr. |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| PHI 1630 | Applied Ethics | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
General Education and Support Courses: 30 Semester Hours
Nursing Education: 42 Semester Hours
Total Hours: 72 Semester Hours
Special Program Requirements
CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.
A grade of "B" or higher in each nursing course (excluding NUR 2714 and NUR 2714L) must be earned to continue in the Associate Degree Nursing program. A grade of "pass" must be achieved in NUR 2714 and NUR 2714L.
Nursing courses may be repeated only on the recommendation of the nursing faculty, the Associate Dean of Nursing, the Dean of Nursing and Health Programs and approval of the Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer/College Provost, West Campus, and if space is available. (See Academic Averages and Repeated Courses.)
Satisfactory completion of the 72 semester hours of approved credit with a grade of "C" or higher in all general education courses and a grade of "B" or higher in all nursing courses is required for successful completion of this program.
A minimum of 15 hours of credit in nursing must be completed in residence at PHSC in 2000-level courses.