Associate Degree Nursing, AAS
Anatomy & Physiology I is intended for students entering a field of study in health sciences or kinesiology. This course is the first semester of a two semester sequence and includes a study of basic cell biology histology the integument skeletal muscular and nervous systems. Animal dissection is a required component of laboratory activity in both face-to-face and online format. Successful completion of BIOL 2401 with a C or better allows the student to continue on to BIOL 2402.
TSI complete in reading and writing.
Additional course fee(s) required.
BIOL 2402 is a continuation of BIOL 2401. The course includes a study of the structure and function of human organ systems including circulatory digestive respiratory urinary and reproductive. Animal dissection is a required component of laboratory activity in both face-to-face and online formats .
BIOL 2401 with a final grade of C or better.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Study of the morphology physiology and taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic and nonpathogenic microorganisms. Pure cultures of microorganisms grown on selected media are used in learning laboratory techniques. Includes a brief preview of food microbes public health and immunology. (Fall Spring Summer)
Additional course fee(s) required.
This is a first course in statistics with topics that span collection analysis presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics correlation and regression confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. (Fall Spring Summer)
TSI Complete
This course is designed for students who wish to learn more about the study of human growth development and behavior while considering the impact of physical intellectual social and emotional aspects of growth from conception to maturity. Students will gain a better understanding of the study of human growth from conception to death acquire a basic knowledge of human development and develop a familiarity with psychological terms. (Fall Spring Summer)
Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of diverse patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment comfort elimination fluid and electrolytes nutrition gas exchange safety functional ability immunity metabolism mobility and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment and medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)
Admission to the ADN Program
Additional course fee(s) required.
An introduction to concept-based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysiological concepts with nursing applications. Concepts include acid-base balance fluid and electrolytes immunity gas exchange perfusion metabolism coping and tissue integrity. (Fall)
Admission into ADN Program
Additional course fee(s) required.
In-depth coverage of foundational health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include comfort diversity elimination functional ability human development mobility nutrition sensory perception sleep thermoregulation grief and tissue integrity. Emphasizes development of clinical judgment skills in the beginning nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)
Admission to the ADN Program
Additional course fee(s) required.
Introduction to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: Member of Profession Provider of Patient-Centered Care Patient Safety Advocate and Member of the Health Care Team. Content includes clinical judgment communication ethical-legal evidenced-based practice health promotion informatics patient-centered care patient education professionalism safety and team/collaboration. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)
Admission to the ADN Program
Additional course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (Fall)
Admission to the ADN Program.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
Expanding professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Applying concepts of clinical judgment communication ethical-legal evidenced-based practice patient-centered care professionalism safety and team/collaboration through exemplars presented in the HCC course. Introduces concept of leadership and management. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)
RNSG 1125 RNSG 1128 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1430
Additional course fee(s) required.
In-depth coverage of health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include acid-base balance coping clotting cognition fluid and electrolytes gas exchange immunity metabolism nutrition comfort and perfusion. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)
RNSG 1128 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1430 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1125
Additonal course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass both RNSG 1533 1126 and 2362 concurrently in order to be able to progress to the Level III nursing courses. (Spring)
RNSG 1125 RNSG 1128 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1430
Additional course fee(s) required.
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life human conduct in society morals and standards of value.
In-depth coverage of health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars. Concepts include cellular regulation end of life immunity interpersonal relationships human development intracranial regulation mood/affect comfort sexuality mobility and reproduction. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)
RNSG 1125 RNSG 1126 RNSG 1128 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1430 RNSG 1533 RNSG 2362 or equivalent course work
Additional course fee(s) required.
Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Utilizes concepts of clinical judgment ethical-legal evidenced-based practice patient-centered care professionalism safety and team/collaboration. Introduces the concept of quality improvement and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)
RNSG 1125 RNSG 1126 RNSG 1128 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1430 RNSG 1533 RNSG 2362 or equivalent course work
Additional course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass both RNSG 2363 RNSG 1538 and RNSG 1137 concurrently in order for the student to progress to the Level IV courses. (Fall)
RNSG 1125 RNSG 1126 RNSG 1128 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1430 RNSG 1533 RNSG 2362 or equivalent coursework
Additional course fee(s) required.
In-depth coverage of advanced health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars. Concepts include cognition immunity clotting fluid and electrolyte balance gas exchange metabolism nutrition perfusion coping tissue integrity and interpersonal relationships. Continuing development of clinical judgment with integration of all program concepts. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)
RNSG 1125 RNSG 1126 RNSG 1128 RNSG 1137 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1430 RNSG 1533 RNSG 1538 RNSG 2362 RNSG 2363 or equivalent course work
Additional course fee(s) required.
Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment ethical-legal evidenced-based practice leadership and management patient-centered care professionalism safety and team/collaboration through exemplars presented in the HCC course. Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)
RNSG 1125 RNSG 1126 RNSG 1128 RNSG 1137 RNSG 1160 RNSG 1216 RNSG 1430 RNSG 1533 RNSG 1538 RNSG 2362 RNSG 2363 or equivalent course work
Additional course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass both RNSG 2138 RNSG 2539 and RNSG 2361 concurrently in order to be able to graduate from the nursing program.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This four semester (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring), 60 credit hour curriculum leads to an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) where graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and upon passing will receive a license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
“The RN takes responsibility and accepts accountability for practicing within the legal scope of practice and is prepared to work in all health care settings, and may engage in independent nursing practice without supervision by another health care provider. The RN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The RN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families with complex healthcare needs.” (Texas Board of Nursing, 2022).
Testing Requirements:
- TEAS test with an overall composite score of 56% or higher. Please contact the testing center at 903-434-8272 or 903-434-8273 to schedule your test.
- 2.75 or higher GPA Overall
Health Science Student Advisor: Renee Tomlin-Williams (ctomlin@ntcc.edu) 903-434-8350
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for registered nurses was $77,600 in May 2021 (range $59,450 to $120,250). Employment growth is also projected to be much faster than average in outpatient care centers, where patients do not stay overnight, such as those that provide same-day chemo- therapy, rehabilitation, and surgery. In addi- tion, because many older people prefer to be treated at home or in residential care facilities, registered nurses will be in demand in those settings. For more information visit the US Bureau of La- bor Statistic’s Occupational Handbook website at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/regis- tered-nurses.htm.
