Nursing:
RN (AAS degree)
(To keep up with industry needs and provide appropriate training, program requirements are reviewed every year.
The requirements listed below are effective summer quarter 2010 through spring
quarter 2011.)
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Common Course Numbers are marked with an "&" ~ . (PDF)
Prerequisites
- Some or all of the following are required. Talk to a faculty adviser.
- This program has special admissions procedures. For information, visit
http://rn.highline.edu or stop by Admissions/Entry Services in Building 6, upper level.
- See courses marked with an asterisk (*)
Important Notes
- This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
- Students must achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in all prerequisite coursework
and a minimum 2.0 grade in each core course.
- AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
- Not all classes are offered every quarter.
- This program is currently offered on a full-time basis only.
- Program admission is selective, based on a system of factored points. For specific program admission information, visit
Admissions/Entry Services or the program
Website.
- Taking courses outside of nursing while in the program is extremely challenging due to heavy load and irregular schedule.
AAS Learning Outcomes
- Employ critical decision making to prioritize and appropriately attend to client specific needs using data collection and analysis, problem identification, care planning, care delivery and evaluation of care.
- Provide accurate verbal and written communications using appropriate technology, while adapting to consider the needs of culturally and educationally diverse clientele and interdisciplinary health care team members.
- Demonstrate proficiency in psychomotor skills, computation, therapeutic communication, client education and use of technology in provision of nursing care.
- Function as an effective member of the health care team, practicing collaborative leadership, delegation and client advocacy to provide goal-oriented care.
- Perform optimally in the dynamic health care system by incorporating evidence based on practice and continuing education in client care.
- Adhere to scope of professional practice and contribute to the profession through participation in professional organizations and sociopolitical awareness.
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Professional-Technical Core Courses (PT)
| Course |
Course Title |
AAS Cr. |
| NURS 101 | Core Concepts in Nursing I | 3 |
| NURS 102 | Core Concepts in Nursing II | 2 |
| NURS 103 | Core Concepts in Nursing III | 2 |
| NURS 111 | Nursing Practicum I | 3 |
| NURS 112 | Lab Practicum I | 2 |
| NURS 113 | Nursing Practicum II | 4 |
| NURS 114 | Lab Practicum II | 1 |
| NURS 115 | Nursing Practicum III | 4 |
| NURS 116 | Lab Practicum III | 1 |
| NURS 121 | Pharmacology in Nursing I | 2 |
| NURS 122 | Pharmacology in Nursing II | 1 |
| NURS 131 | Psychosocial Concepts in Nursing I | 2 |
| NURS 132 | Psychosocial Concepts II | 1 |
| NURS 141 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS 142 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 3 |
| NURS 201 | Issues and Trends I | 1 |
| NURS 202 | Issues and Trends II |
4 |
| NURS 211 | Nursing Practicum IV |
5 |
| NURS 212 | Nursing Practicum V | 5 |
| NURS 213 | Nursing Practicum VI | 3 |
| NURS 231 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| NURS 241 | Medical-Surgical Nursing III | 4 |
| NURS 242 | Maternal-Child Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 251 | Community-Based Nursing | 1 |
| NURS 270 | International Transcultural Nursing (optional) | 3 |
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Total Core Course Credits |
69 |
Supporting Courses (SC)
See Nursing Pre-Application information available on the Nursing program
Website, or through
Admissions/Entry Services in
building 6,
upper level. Discuss with your adviser. * must be completed as a prerequisite ++ requirement effective for 2011 applicants
| Course |
Course Title |
AAS Cr. |
| BIOL& 160 * | General Biology with Lab |
5 |
| BIOL& 241 * | Human Anatomy And Physiology I |
5 |
| BIOL& 242 * | Human Anatomy And Physiology II |
5 |
| BIOL& 260 * | Microbiology |
5 |
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Non-NURS Elective | 2 |
| DGS |
++ Diversity & Globalism Elective | 3-5 |
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Total Supporting Course Credits |
25-27 |
Related Instruction Courses (RI)
See Nursing Pre-Application information available on the Nursing program
Website, or through
Admissions/Entry Services in
building 6,
upper level. Discuss with your adviser. * must be completed as a prerequisite
++ requirement effective for 2011 applicants
| Course |
Course Title |
AAS Cr. |
| ENGL& 101 * | English Composition I |
5 |
| PSYC& 100 * | General Psychology |
5 |
| PSYC& 200 * | Life Span Psychology |
5 |
| MATH * |
++
100 Level or higher (statistics course recommended) |
5 |
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Total Related Instruction Credits |
20 |
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Total Program Credits |
114-116 |
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