Certificate & Degree Programs Nursing - Associate in Applied Science (3812) Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing Program is available at eight of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of healthcare settings. Nursing Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national exam for the registered nurse license. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; (404.975.5000); email: info@acennursing.org. + Program Notes:MaricopaNursing is aligned with Nurse of the Future Competencies: Patient-Centered Care, Professionalism, Leadership, SystemsBased Practice, Informatics and Technology, Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Safety, Quality Improvement, and Evidence-Based Practice. These competencies focus on key stakeholders of healthcare clients, colleagues and communities. Demonstration of the competencies will signify preparation for successful transition into nursing practice and further professional development. + Admission Criteria: High School diploma or GED. Formal application and admission to the program is required; all program prerequisites must be completed prior to submission of application. A passing score on a nursing program admission test is required to complete an application. Applicants for Advanced Placement must receive a passing score on a practical nursing content exam for placement into Block 3. The final decision rests with the Nursing Program Chair at the College to which the student is accepted. + Program Prerequisites (10-20 Credits) The credit hour range is subject to change depending on the student’s education experience..
Students that are admitted into the MaricopaNursing Program for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016, AND completed MAT120/121/122 prior to Fall 2015 as an admission requirement, may complete the program without completing MAT140/141/142 as a graduation requirement, by waiver of the program director. Must earn “C” or higher in all courses within the program BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health, or BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I, or One year of high school biology BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry, and CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory, or One year of high school chemistry MAT140 College Mathematics, or MAT141 College Mathematics, or MAT142 College Mathematics ENG101 First-Year Composition, or ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL I. General Education Requirements (16-19 Credits) ENG102 or ENG108 Oral Communication – Waived CRE101 or equivalent by assessment Mathematics met by MAT140/141/142, or Satisfactory completion of higher level math course in Program prerequisites BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, and BIO205 Microbiology Humanities/Fine Arts* PSY101 Introduction to Psychology II. Required Courses (36 Credits) NUR152 Nursing Theory and Science I NUR172 Nursing Theory and Science II NUR252 Nursing Theory and Science III NUR283 Nursing Theory and Science IV
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All program and course requirements are subject to change. It is strongly recommended that students select courses in consultation with an academic or occupational advisor to ensure proper course selection. A current list of all EMCC programs is available at estrellamountain.edu/academics/programs. *Courses must meet AAS General Education Requirements (refer to the AAS Requirements under the General Education section)
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