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Registered Nursing (AAS
degree)
Department Website: http://RN.highline.edu
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 (*)
- 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.
- 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Non-NURS Elective | 2 | |
| DGS | ++ Diversity & Globalism Elective | 3-5 |
| 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 |
| Total Related Instruction Credits | 20 |
| Total Program Credits | 114-116 |
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