Prerequisites

The following courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the program:

• BIO 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Sem. Hrs: 3
• BIO 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
• ENG 1003 - Composition I Sem. Hrs: 3
• MATH 1023 - College Algebra Sem. Hrs: 3 (or MATH course that requires MATH 1023  as a prerequisite)

Required Progression of Courses

The following courses must be completed prior to taking NRS 1235  and NRSP 1243 :

• BIO 2223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Sem. Hrs: 3
• BIO 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
• PSY 2013 - Introduction to Psychology Sem. Hrs: 3
• NRS 2392 - Health Assessment Sem. Hrs: 2
• NRSP 2391 - Health Assessment Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1

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• The following courses must be completed prior to taking NRS 2332 , NRS 2333 , NRSP 2244 :

• BIO 2103 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Sem. Hrs: 3
• BIO 2101 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1

University Requirements:

See University General Requirements for Associate degrees 

General Education Requirements:

See General Education Curriculum for Associate of Applied Science Degrees  Sem. Hrs: 19

Major Requirements:

• NRS 1214 - Introduction to Nursing Sem. Hrs: 4
• NRS 1235 - Nursing I Sem. Hrs: 5
• NRS 1252 - Role Development I Sem. Hrs: 2
• NRS 2212 - Nursing II Mental Health Sem. Hrs: 2
• NRS 2213 - Nursing II Medical Surgical Sem. Hrs: 3
• NRS 2232 - Nursing III Maternal Child Sem. Hrs: 2
• NRS 2233 - Nursing III Medical Surgical Sem. Hrs: 3
• NRS 2251 - Role Development II Sem. Hrs: 1
• NRS 2392 - Health Assessment Sem. Hrs: 2
• NRSP 1222 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum Sem. Hrs: 2
• NRSP 1243 - Clinical Practicum I Sem. Hrs: 3
• NRSP 2223 - Clinical Practicum II Sem. Hrs: 3
• NRSP 2244 - Clinical Practicum III Sem. Hrs: 4
• NRSP 2272 - Role Development Practicum Sem. Hrs: 2
• NRSP 2391 - Health Assessment Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1

Required Support Courses:

• BIO 2103 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Sem. Hrs: 3
• BIO 2101 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
• BIO 2223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Sem. Hrs: 3
• BIO 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1

Total Required Hours: 66

LPN-to-AASN Option

Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” in all degree-required courses for an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree to continue progression.

A-State participates in the statewide articulation program for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) seeking the AASN degree. Applicants who completed their LPN/LPTN programs greater than 12 months prior to applying to the AASN program must provide proof of work experience.