Nursing (A.A.S.) Course Sequence

Sequence of Courses

Courses in the Nursing major are listed in sequential order. Some courses are required prior to taking other courses. In those cases where a non-nursing course (courses with a prefix other than NUR) is listed in a given sequence, it must be taken with or prior to the Nursing course listed in the same sequence.

Sequence 1 - Prior to Petitioning for Admission to the Nursing Program Clinical Component

BIO 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (minimum grade of "C" required) 4
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
NUR 106 Concepts of Nursing (minimum grade of "C" required) 3
(13 credit hours)

Sequence 2 - After Acceptance to the Nursing Program Clinical Component

BIO 132 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (minimum grade of "C" required) 4
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
NUR 110 Introduction to Nursing* (minimum grade of "C" required) 8
(15 credit hours)

Prior to Admission to the Nursing Program Clinical Component for Advanced Standing into Sequence 3 or 4

NUR 050 Nursing Role Transition (grade of "Pass" required) (this course does not yield credits toward the degree) 3

Sequence 3

BIO 140 Microbiology and Immunology (minimum grade of "C" required) 4
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
NUR 112 Nursing Care of Clients with Uncomplicated Health Care Needs*(minimum grade of "C" required) 8
(15 credit hours)

Sequence 4

Elective History or Humanities** 3
PSY 136 Personality 3
NUR 211 Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Health Care Needs
(minimum grade of "C" required)		 8
(14 credit hours)

Sequence 5

Elective History or Humanities** 3
NUR 212 Nursing Management of Client Care (minimum grade of "C" required) 8
NUR 213 Professional Issues in Nursing (minimum grade of "C" required) 2
(13 credit hours)

Total Semester Hours: 70 Credits

* strongly recommended that 6-week summer science courses NOT be taken concurrently with summer clinical nursing courses
** satisfactory completion of 1 History Elective and 1 Humanities Elective are both required for graduation
Note: In order to maximize the student’s learning there are times when course requirements may necessitate irregular scheduling, adjustments in section assignments, or changes in placement for clinical experience. Students will be informed of any changes as promptly as possible.

Progression in Nursing

Candidates for the A.A.S. Degree in Nursing may progress within the program and be recommended to the PA State Board of Nursing for licensure and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN examination if the following requirements have been met:

  1. Minimum grades of "C" in all nursing and related science courses
  2. Complete each sequence as identified under Sequence of Courses

A student who withdraws from the Nursing Program and is readmitted at a later date must successfully complete the requirements in effect when readmitted.

All students must complete the Nursing Program within four academic years of the date of first official enrollment in the program.

Note*: The PA State Board of Nursing may not issue a license or certificate to an applicant who has been:

  1. convicted* of an act prohibited by the Act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No. 64,) known as "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," or convicted of an act relating to a controlled substance in a court of law of the United States or any other state, territory or country; or
  2. convicted* of any felony and/or misdemeanor reflecting on questions about moral character as directed in Sec. 13, 14, 15, of the Professional Nursing Law.
  3. All questions related to items #1 and 2 are to be directed to the Commonwealth of Pa., State Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, Pa. 17105-2649
  4. A person convicted of any felonious act may be prohibited from licensure by the Board of Nursing at any time.

*Convicted includes a judgment, an admission of guilt, a plea of nolo contendere,
  probation without verdict, or uncompleted ARD.

Revised - February, 2007