Associate in Science Degree: Nursing Education
Registered Nurse Program (Generic)
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) curriculum prepares entry-level Registered Nurses (RN) as providers of care across the health/illness continuum and as members within the profession. The curriculum respects the individuality of the student and aims to provide a positive, innovative learning model that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills so that the graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduate nurses collaborate with members of the health care team, are effective communicators, are politically aware, and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Program Prerequisites
Prerequisites in this program will be enforced. All program prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. In addition, the combined grade-point average for prerequisites must be 2.5 or higher.
| Prerequisites |
| Course # |
Course Name |
Units |
| Biology 205 |
Microbiology |
4.0
|
Biology 230
|
Human Anatomy |
4.0 |
Biology 235
|
Human Physiology |
4.0 |
Sample Curriculum Plan
| Course# |
Course Name |
Units |
| Semester I |
| NE 140 |
Foundations of Nursing |
4.5
|
| NE 141 |
Pharmacology for Nursing |
1.0
|
| NE 142 |
Medical/Surgical Nursing I |
4.5
|
| NE 143 |
Pharmacology for Nursing II (elective) |
1.0
|
| Semester II |
| NE 144 |
Medical/Surgical Nursing II |
4.5
|
| NE 145 |
Pharmacology for Nursing III (elective) |
1.0
|
| NE 146 |
Maternal Child Health Nursing |
4.5
|
| NE 147 |
Pharmacology for Nursing IV (elective) |
1.0
|
| Semester III |
| NE 240 |
Medical/Surgical Nursing III |
4.5
|
| NE 241 |
Pharmacology for Nursing V |
1.0
|
| NE 242 |
Mental Health and Gerontological Nursing
|
4.5
|
| NE 243 |
Pharmacology for Nursing VI (elective) |
1.0
|
| Semester IV: |
| NE 244 |
Medical/Surgical Nursing IV |
4.5
|
| NE 245 |
Pharmacology for Nursing VII (elective) |
1.0
|
| NE 246 |
Leadership in Nursing |
4.5
|
It is strongly recommended that all of the general education requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) be completed prior to admission to the nursing education program. Please refer to the SDCC Catalog for specific course options and consult with a counselor (619-388-3540).