Associate of Applied Science

Nursing Associate Degree (NUA15.AAS) 513801

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Program
Department of Health Sciences,
Nursing

The Nursing Associate Degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), Marsal P. Stoll, EdD, RN, Executive Director, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500; Atlanta, GA 30326; P. 404-975-5000, F. 404-975-5020, www.acenursing.org.

The Nursing Associate Degree is a pre-licensure nursing program which enables the graduate to sit the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN®) and prepares graduates for professional practice in a variety of health care settings. The A.D.N. program provides classroom instruction and coordinated supervised clinical experiences in the nursing care of clients in local affiliated health care agencies. The CTC A.D.N. program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

Prerequisite First Semester

Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
14

Second Semester

Admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program

Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
11

Third Semester

Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
11

Fourth Semester

Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
13

Fifth Semester

Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
CORE
3
Sub-Total Credits
11

BIOL-2421 may be accepted in lieu of BIOL-2420.

Field of Study Curriculum

Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
17
Total Hours
60
Total Clock Hours