This program prepares students to take the national Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing
(NCLEX-RN) for registered nursing with an option to take the practical nursing state
licensure examination if they desire. Graduates are qualified to work in
hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community based settings.
The Associate of Science Degree program requires four semesters of course
work in nursing (42 credits) and 30 credits of non-nursing prerequisite and co-requisite courses for a total of 72 credits.
A grade of "C" or better is considered passing for all nursing and support
courses. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better must be maintained
to remain in the nursing program. All courses required for the degree must be
taken for a letter grade.
Entry Requirements
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics is recognized as essential for a successful nurse.
- Entry levels for reading, writing, and mathematics for prerequisite courses are:
o Reading: Complete English 21 or placement into English 102
o Writing: Complete English 22 or ESL 15 or placement into English 100
o Mathematics: Complete Math 25 or 26 or placement into Math 27
The nursing and support courses for the Associate of Science Degree are:
|
Year 1 |
|
| |
|
AS |
| Anth 200 * |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
| Biol 141 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
| Biol 141L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
1 |
| Biol 142 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
| Biol 142L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
1 |
| Eng 100 |
Expository Writing |
3 |
| FamR 230 |
Human Development |
3 |
| Micr 130 |
Microbiology |
3 |
| Micr 130L |
Microbiology Lab |
1 |
| Phrm 203 |
General Pharmacology |
3 |
| Psy 100 |
Survey of Psychology (Introductory) |
3 |
| SpCo 151 |
Intro to Speech & Communication |
3 |
| |
TOTAL |
30 |
| |
|
|
| |
Year 2 |
|
| Fall Semester |
AS |
| Nurs 151 |
Mental Health Nursing |
2 |
| Nurs 153 + |
Nursing Concepts and Skills |
8 |
| Nurs 158 |
Issues and Trends I |
1 |
| |
TOTAL |
11 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
AS |
| Nurs 157 |
Adult Health Nursing |
10 |
| |
TOTAL |
10 |
| |
|
|
| |
Year 3 |
|
| Fall Semester |
AS |
| Nurs 254 |
Family Health Nursing Care I |
5 |
| Nurs 255 |
Family Health Nursing Care II |
5 |
| |
TOTAL |
10 |
| |
|
|
| Spring Semester |
AS |
| Nurs 257 |
Advanced Adult Health Nursing |
5 |
| Nurs 260 |
Nursing Management |
2 |
| Nurs 251 |
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing |
3 |
| Nurs 258 |
Issues and Trends II |
1 |
| |
TOTAL |
11 |
| |
|
|
| |
TOTAL |
72 |
| |
|
|
* Corequisite support course that may be taken either prior to admission or during the nursing program.
+ Bypass on LPN Transition Track |
The Associate in Science Degree program is approved by the Hawai'i Board of
Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission (NLNAC). The NLNAC may be contacted at nlnac@nln.org or by
writing to 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30326, 1-866-747-9965.
Transfer agreements exist with the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and University
of Hawai'i at Mãnoa baccalaureate nursing programs allowing interested and
qualified associate degree graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
at UHH or UHM.
