Planner for Nursing (A.S.)
Special Admission Requirements - Program Application Deadline: March 15 and September 15*
Title of Major: Nursing, A.S.
Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.
Code: AS.NUR.RN
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 67
Learn more about the Nursing Degree program
Purpose: For students who wish to complete formal education with an Associate of Science degree. Graduates of the nursing (RN) program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404-975-5000) and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.
Range of Occupations
- Registered Nurse (RN)
Additional Program Requirements
A grade of B or better is required in BIO 231 or BIO 233 and a grade of C or better in all NUR and all general education courses to progress in the program.
Students practice selected procedures on each other in the college laboratory. All nursing students must receive a mark of satisfactory in the clinical laboratory. Students who receive a mark of unsatisfactory in the clinical laboratory at any time during the nursing course sequence will not be permitted to continue in the clinical laboratory and will receive a final grade of F.
Special Conditions
Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.
*Applications for the spring 2019 class will be available June 1, 2018 and due Sept. 15 or when class is full. Applications for fall 2019 will be available December 2018 and due March 15, 2019, or when class is full.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/default.cfm): Beth Batturs-Martin
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. |
3 credit hours | ||
| PSY 111-Introduction to Psychology | 3 credit hours | ||
| Mathematics GER Must take MAT 137 or higher or previously taken MAT 121 or MAT 131 will satisfy this requirement. |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| BIO 231-Human Biology 1 OR BIO 233-Anatomy and Physiology 1 Must be taken within 7 years of the date the application is submitted. BIO 101 is a prerequisite for BIO 233 and BIO 234 |
4 credit hours | ||
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3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| NUR 120-Foundations for Nursing | 7 credit hours | ||
| NUR 121-Basic Physical Assessment | 1 credit hour | ||
| NUR 122-Nursing Perspectives 1 | 1 credit hour | ||
| BIO 232-Human Biology 2 OR BIO 234-Anatomy and Physiology 2 Must be taken within 7 years of the date the application is submitted.  |
4 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| NUR 130-Nursing of Adult Clients in Health and Illness 1 |
5 credit hours | ||
| NUR 131-Maternal, Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health |
4 credit hours | ||
| BIO 223-General Microbiology Must be taken within 7 years of the date the application is submitted. |
4 credit hours | ||
| PSY 211-Developmental Psychology | 3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| NUR 220-Nursing of Adult Clients in Health and Illness 2 |
5 credit hours | ||
| NUR 221-Nursing Care of Children and Families |
4 credit hours | ||
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers |
0-3 credit hours |
Term 5
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| NUR 230-Nursing Management of Clients with Complex Health Problems and Transition into Nursing | 9 credit hours | ||
| NUR 231-Nursing Perspectives 2 | 1 credit hour | ||
Arts & Humanities GER  |
3 credit hours |
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