The courses NURS 211, 212, 221, 222, 225, 231, 232, 235, 241, 242, 245, 620, 815, 816, 817, 818, and 819 are open only to those students accepted in the Associate Degree Nursing Program (see Index: Nursing, A. S. Degree for admission requirements). A grade of C or higher is necessary for progression in the sequence. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX).
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Transition to the graduate role. Students initiate the nursing process with emphasis on the determination of priorities, on decision-making responsibilities, and on personal accountability. Supervised learning experiences corresponding with classroom instruction in off-campus health care facilities. (Spring only.)