2013-2014 Course Catalog

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REGISTERED NURSE-ASSOCIATE DEGREE Allied Health Certificate of Completion: 130 credits

Associate of Applied Science Degree: n/a

Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree: 130 credits

Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hours may very during clinical assignment including possible evening / weekend placement Enrollment Point: Fall and Spring Quarter

REGISTERED NURSE- ASSOCIATE DEGREE | ALLIED HEALTH

NOTICE: Attendance at a nursing orientation is strongly recommended. Please contact Student Services at 425-235-5840 for details. This program prepares students for professional licensure and employment as a Registered Nurse, Associate Degree. This nursing education program is the process of seeking candidacy for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The program course of study includes courses with a concept based curriculum with focus areas including three domains: individual, nursing, and healthcare. Each domain is divided into concepts with exemplars. Individual defines human development, systems, cultural competence, communication, nursing process assessment and evidence based practice. Nursing addresses clinical decision making, professional behavior and competencies for graduates of ADN programs. Healthcare addresses quality improvement, informatics and practice in a variety of healthcare settings. Students who successfully complete all seven quarters of the program will receive an Associate in Applied Sciences-Transfer (AAS-T). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Nurse Certificate and Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program also prepares students to transfer for an RN-BSN completion after attaining the RN license. Students who successfully complete the first four quarters of the nursing program may receive a Certificate of Proficiency and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) (PN exit option).

FALL START - QUARTER 1

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COURSE #

COURSE TITLE

AMATH 170N

Applied Mathematics for the Health Sciences

NURS 108

Foundations of Nursing Practice

8

NURS 109

Foundations of Nursing Practice Laboratory

4

NURS 195

Foundations of Nursing Clinical

2

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CREDITS 1

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