Nursing
A.A.S. - Occupational Degree
Learn more about transfer options below.
The program is designed to prepare students for entry level nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. The curriculum is designed to offer an exit option at the practical nursing level. Graduates who have obtained a license to practice (RN) are eligible for transfer to advanced degrees in nursing.
Program Purpose
Graduates will demonstrate (1) knowledge and skills to provide safe care as an entry level nurse, (2) basic knowledge in nursing that will prepare them for the registered nurse licensure examination, and (3) competency in communication, critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and technological applications.
Program Map
Associate Degree in Nursing - 2 Years
AAS degree, graduates are eligible to seek licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
Designed to provide an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree with an exit option of Practical Nurse and eligibility for entrance into a Baccalaureate Degree program in nursing.
Learning experiences include classroom, lab, clinical, online communication and assignments, and computer interactive learning and simulation.
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Exit Option - 3 Semesters
Nursing Practical - CERT - Occupational Certificate
Exit option of the ADN program.
Following successful completion of the first 3 semesters of the associate degree in nursing, students desiring to earn a Practical Nurse certificate can complete the Transition to PN Competency Packet.
This certificate makes the student eligible for licensure as a Practical Nurse.
Associate Degree in Nursing
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
Please note that Pre-Requisites may be required for some classes listed below
First Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I/GE (please note that this course has a prerequisite of BIO-181) |
4 | Program Prerequisite |
| ENG 101 | Freshman Composition I/GE | 3 | Program Prerequisite (Also satisfies GE-Written Communication |
| ART/HUM | Choose one course from Arts & Humanities | 3 | GE-Arts & Humanities |
| POS 130 | State & Local Politics/GE (recommended) or another course from Institutions in the Americas |
3 | GE-Institutions in the Americas |
| 13 |
Students may eligible to apply for admission to Nursing Program after completing BIO 201 & ENG 101. For full application eligibility requirements, check the Nursing Application & Admission Information.
Second Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| NUR 121 | Nursing I | 8 | Major Requirement |
| NUR 117 | Pharmacology w/Calculations | 2 | Major Requirement |
| 14 |
Third Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 122 | Nursing 2 | 8 | Major Requirement |
| FAS 238 / PSY 238 | Human Development/GE | 3 | Major Requirement |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE | 3 | GE- Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| 14 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 221 | Nursing 3 | 8 | Major Requirement |
| BIO 205 | Microbiology/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 102 | Freshman Composition II/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| 15 |
Fifth Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 222 | Nursing 4 | 8 | Major Requirement |
| MAT 142 | College Math With App/GE | 3 | GE-Quantitative Reasoning |
| 11 |
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Exit Option
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
First Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I/GE | 4 | Program Prerequisite |
| ENG 101 | Freshman Composition I/GE | 3 | Program Prerequisite |
| FAS 238 | Human Development/GE | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 12 |
Second Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 121 | Nursing I | 8 | Major Requirement |
| NUR 117 | Pharmacology w/Calculations | 2 | Major Requirement |
| BIO 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 14 |
Third Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 122 | Nursing 2 | 8 | Major Requirement |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 11 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 221 | Nursing 3 | 8 | Major Requirement |
| 8 |
Additional Information
This degree may require additional forms to be submitted.
Check the Nursing program page for any additional documents.
Contact nursing@azwestern.edu with any questions.