Nursing - AAS

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree prepares students for entry-level positions as registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) with continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Note: Students interested in the LPN-RN Advanced Placement or LPN step-out should contact an advisor or visit the Nursing Application Information Guide on www.yc.edu/nursing.

Special application is required for admission to the nursing program. It is recommended that students work closely with their advisor to ensure all application requirements are fully met. A Nursing Applicant Information Guide, available from the Advising Center and online at the Nursing website, describes program prerequisites and application process. Refer to the Nursing website: www.yc.edu/nursing for application deadlines.

Students transferring from other regionally accredited institutions will have their completed general education coursework evaluated on an individual basis.

It is essential that nursing students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At minimum, students will be required to lift clients, stand for several hours at a time, perform bending activities and perform fine motor skills with dexterity. The clinical nursing experience places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting clients' lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to submitting their application. The technical standards for the program are identified in the Nursing Applicant Information Guide.

All required courses for the AAS in Nursing degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Math and science coursework must be completed within the last ten years.

Graduates receiving an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing Degree are eligible to apply and take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for the Registered Nurse (R.N.). The R.N. has the opportunity to be employed in a variety of health care settings such as acute, long term care, hospice, and community based settings. Registered Nurses function within their legal scope of practice as set forth by the State Boards of Nursing and professional standards per the American Nurses Association (ANA). The AAS degree provides the articulation foundation for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree within the university or at Yavapai College. YC graduates will be automatically accepted in YC'S RN-BSN program after they obtain an unencumbered RN license (single state (AZ) or multi-state).

Students intending to transfer courses toward a Bachelor Degree in Nursing should consult the catalog of the school to which they plan to transfer. Materials are available in the Advising Center and through the Department of Nursing to assist students in selecting courses equivalent to those required in baccalaureate nursing programs in Arizona. Generally 64 credits from community colleges are transferable to Arizona public universities: specific articulation information is available through AZTransfer at www.aztransfer.com.

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Credit Hours Required: 68.5

Pre-Entry Requirements

Note: Pre-entry requirements must be complete or in progress in order to apply to the Nursing Program. To prepare to apply to the AAS Nursing Program, it is recommended that students begin in the Associate of Arts (Nursing Intent) degree program and work closely with an academic advisor to ensure timely and on-track progression for application submission.

The 28 credit hour pre-entry block includes Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology, and all of the General Education requirements.

• Prior to program application, the applicant must be certified as a CNA, LNA or have completed AHS 114, AHS 114C, and AHS 114L (or equivalent) within the last three years.

General Education (16 credits)

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  First-Year Composition Credits: 6


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  MAT 142 - College Mathematics or higher level math (Mathematics) Credits: 3


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  BIO 181 - General Biology I OR BIO 156 - Human Biology for Allied Health (Physical and Biological Science) Credits: 4


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  PHI 204 - Medical Ethics (Arts and Humanities) OR  PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (Social and Behavioral Science) Credits: 3

Anatomy & Physiology I & II (8 credits)

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  BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4


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  BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

Microbiology (4 credits)

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  BIO 205 - Microbiology Credits: 4

Program Requirements

Nursing Core (40.5 credits)

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  NSG 140 - Nursing Theory I Credits: 4


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  NSG 142 - Application of Nursing Theory I Credits: 2


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  NSG 143 - Development of Nursing Practice I Credits: 2


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  NSG 144 - Mental Health Nursing Theory I Credits: 1


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  NSG 145 - Pharmacology for Nursing I Credits: 1


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  NSG 151 - Nursing Theory II Credits: 3


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  NSG 152 - Application of Nursing Theory II Credits: 2


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  NSG 153 - Development of Nursing Practice II Credits: 2


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  NSG 154 - Maternal/Child Nursing Theory Credits: 2


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  NSG 155 - Pharmacology for Nursing II Credits: 2


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  NSG 241 - Nursing Theory III Credits: 5


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  NSG 242 - Application of Nursing Theory III Credits: 3


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  NSG 260 - Mental Health Nursing Theory II Credits: 2


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  NSG 270 - Nursing Theory IV Credits: 3


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  NSG 272 - Application of Nursing Theory IV Credits: 4.5


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  NSG 280 - Professional Nursing Concepts Credits: 2

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Nursing Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Patient Centered Care
Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values and needs.
2. Teamwork and Collaboration
Function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
3. Evidence Based Practice
Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.
4. Quality Improvement
Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
5. Safety
Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
6. Informatics
Use information and technology (IT) to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making.

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