Nursing Major - Associate in Science Degree
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The Nursing Program provides an optimal learning environment that will enable the culturally diverse learner to begin the process of life-long learning as a registered nurse. By earning an associate of science degree in nursing, program graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN, and are prepared for entry-level practice into the profession of nursing. Note: The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students have a social security number in order to take the licensure exam NCLEX.
Students are required to submit a separate completed nursing application (available online every October http://www.evc.edu/nursing/nursing_application.htm) by the application deadline.
Pre-Nursing Course Prerequisites: |
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All completed with a grade “C” or better (must be completed prior to applying to the nursing program) |
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BIOL 071* |
Human Anatomy |
5.0 |
BIOL 072* |
Human Physiology (taken within 5 years of application) |
5.0 |
BIOL 074* |
General Microbiology |
5.0 |
*Will accept a minimum of 4.0 semester units, equivalent courses |
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ENGL 001A |
English Composition |
3.0 |
Note: Nursing will not accept international coursework for the prerequisite classes. |
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Course Supportive of the Major: (Required for graduation and licensure) |
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PSYCH 001 |
General Psychology (recommended prior to enrollment in the nursing program) |
3.0 |
Major Requirements: All completed with a grade “C” or better |
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NURS 001 |
Fundamentals in Nursing |
9.5 |
NURS 002A |
Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing |
5.0 |
NURS 002B |
Maternity Nursing |
4.0 |
NURS 003 |
Advanced Pediatrics and Medical-Surgical Nursing |
8.5 |
NURS 004 |
Adv. Medical-Surgical/Geriatric/ Mental Health/Leadership and Management Nursing |
10.0 |
General Education: |
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Area A: |
Written Communication-English1A (met by Pre-nursing prerequisite course) |
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Communication Studies |
3.0 |
Area B: |
Science with lab (met by Pre-nursing prerequisite course) |
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Area C: |
Fine Arts |
3.0 |
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Humanities |
3.0 |
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HIST 17A and 17B OR HIST-001 and POLSC 001 |
6.0 |
Area E: |
Life-long Learning and Self Development (met by Nursing curriculum) |
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Graduation Requirements: |
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Physical Activity: PE or DANCE |
1.0 |
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Pre-requisite Courses |
15.0 - 18.0 |
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Course Supportive of the Major |
3.0 |
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Nursing Major Courses |
37.0 |
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General Education Courses (additional) |
15.0 |
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Physical Activity |
1.0 |
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Total units |
71.0 – 74.0 |
Note: For licensure, the Board of Registered Nursing requires one of the following courses to meet the Societal/Cultural Pattern:
ETH 010, 011, 020, 030, 035, 040, 042, SOC 010, 011, SSCI 050, ANTH 063 OR Equivalent
Minimum Criteria for the Nursing Program
- High School Graduation or Equivalent
- All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to applying
- Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher
Impacted Program Selection Criteria: http://www.evc.edu/nursing/enrollment_procedure.htm
The nursing program also offers Advanced Placement: LVN to RN Bridge and a LVN 30-unit option. http://www.evc.edu/nursing/LVN_advanced_placement.htm