Registered Nursing - Associate in Science
Plan Code: 2621
This program provides high-quality nursing education to a diverse student population. The program facilitates the development of entry-level nurses who are prepared to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. The faculty support a student-centered learning environment of collaboration, communication, safety, compassion, and excellence in nursing care.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Demonstrate nursing practice that is patient centered and culturally appropriate for individuals, families, and communities.
- Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice within healthcare organizations and systems.
- Utilize evidence-based practice in providing nursing care to patients across the lifespan.
- Internalize professional and leadership qualities that influence individuals and groups in the delivery of nursing care.
- Demonstrate collaboration with the interprofessional team, patient, family, and community in the delivery of nursing care.
- Use technologies for the management of information in the delivery of nursing care.
Program Prerequisites
Complete the following prerequisite courses prior to applying for the program:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHYSI 1 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 2 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| ENGL 1 | Reading and Composition | 4 |
| or ENGL 1H | Honors Reading and Composition | |
| or ENGL 1S | Reading and Composition with Support | |
| or ESL 1S | College Writing for Non-Native Speakers | |
| Subtotal Units | 18-19 | |
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework including the following courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 1/1H | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 1/1H | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| COMM 10 | Elements of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 20 | Elements of Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 30 | Elements of Group Communication | |
| SUBTOTAL UNITS | 9 | |
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester REQUIRED COURSES: | ||
| ADN 10 | Nursing Track - Pharmacology 1 | 1.5 |
| ADN 14A | Foundational Concepts of Nursing | 3.5 |
| ADN 14B | Nursing - Health Care Participant | 4 |
| Second Semester REQUIRED COURSES: | ||
| ADN 15A | Health and Illness Nursing Concepts 1 | 4 |
| ADN 24A | Maternal Newborn Nursing Concepts | 2.5 |
| ADN 24B | Pediatric Nursing Concepts | 2.5 |
| Third Semester REQUIRED COURSES: | ||
| ADN 15B | Health and Illness Nursing Concepts 2 | 4.5 |
| ADN 20 | Nursing Track - Pharmacology 2 | 1.5 |
| ADN 24C | Mental Health Nursing Concepts | 3 |
| Fourth Semester REQUIRED COURSES: | ||
| ADN 25A | Health and Illness Nursing Concepts 3 | 4 |
| ADN 25B | Health and Illness Nursing Concepts 4 | 5 |
| Required Subtotal | 36 | |
| Total Program Units (including prerequisites) | 63-64 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.
RECOMMENDED but not required courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADN 225 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| ADN 810 | Preparation for Nursing | 0.5 |
| AH 60 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AH 225 | Basic Arrhythmia Recognition | 0.5 |
| VN 222 | Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal | 1.5 |