AP04_23-24 - Nursing AAS, RN Traditional Emphasis
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Description
Central Arizona College's Registered Nursing Program prepares students for the medical workforce or to complete further education to specialize in clinical practice, teaching or administration. The CAC Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, 1740 W. Adams St. Suite 2000 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602-771-7803), www.azbn.gov., and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404-975-5000), www.acenursing.org. Current Nursing students may sit for the Practical Nurse Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN) after completing the general education requirements listed in the Master Academic Plan (MAP) for Block I and II, NUR121, NUR122 and NUR 150 immediately following Semester 2. Students can also sit for the NCLEX-PN following successful completion of the third semester in the program. |
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
1. (Evaluation Level) Support healthy physiological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual functioning for
patients, families, communities and themselves. (CSLO 1)
2. (Application Level) Employ sound critical thinking/clinical judgment skills in practice, using evidenced based nursing competencies to promote safe, quality nursing care. (CSLO 2, 4)
3. (Synthesis Level) Continue in developing a professional identity by integrating the nursing role using integrity, ethical and legal practices, and advocating for patients, families and communities. (CSLO 1, 3)
4. (Analysis Level) Practice and maintain a spirit of inquiry by examining evidence that underlies nursing
practice and offer insights to improve quality of care to patients, families and communities (CSLO 3).
5. (Evaluation Level) Provide patient centered care using effective communication and collaboration with
patients, families and other members of the healthcare team). (CSLO 1, 3)
6. (Application Level) Apply informatics to all areas of nursing. (CSLO 2, 4)
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites:
Prerequisites (8)
BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
(Must be taken within five years of application to the Nursing Program)
Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or LPN and acceptance into Nursing Program.
Competence in math, English and reading
Complete with a grade of C or higher.
Choose an AGEC Arts & Humanities course or select a course numbered 100 or above from the following: ART, HMC, LIT, MHL, PHI, and THE. Complete with a grade of C or higher.
Complete with a grade of C or higher.
Complete with a grade of C or higher.
MAT141 or higher (excluding MAT201 & MAT202) with a grade of C or higher.
Complete with a grade of C or higher. Concurrent Enrollment Programs (CEP) are available for those who wish to consider obtaining their Baccalaureate Degree by taking classes along with AAS courses. Please schedule an information session for more information by visiting the URL:
https://centralaz.edu/divisions-programs/nursing-health-emergency-careers/nursing-aas/
Admission Requirements
In addition to CAC admission requirements, applicants must meet the current requirements established by the Nursing Division Faculty. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
1. Competence in math, English, and reading
2. Completion of BIO201 and BIO202 (For students who need prerequisite for BIO201/BIO205; recommendation for nursing is BIO181.)
3. LNA or LPN License from the Arizona State Board of Nursing must be included in the application to the CAC Nursing program.
(Request LNA License early to allow shipping and processing time);
4. Attendance at a Nursing Information session within the past year;
5. Eligibility to register for MAT141 or higher MAT course;
6. Eligibility to register for ENG101;
7. Successful completion of the HESI Entrance Test at CAC (within 3 attempts 30 days apart);
8. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher;
9. Completed CAC Nursing program application.
Students must be able to meet the Essential Functions of the Nursing Program as listed in the Nursing Application and Information Packet.
Admission to the Nursing Program is selective and based on a point system (specific established criteria).
Acceptance to CAC does not guarantee acceptance into the Nursing Program. Further information may be obtained at URL: http://www.centralaz.edu/Home/Academics/Divisions_and_Programs/Nursing_Division.htm
Students must earn:
*a grade of C or better in all required courses;
*a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;
*a minimum of 3 earned CAC credits numbered 100 or above;
*a minimum of 60 credits for this AAS degree.