Nursing - AAS
Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Gateway Community and Technical College, Hazard Community and Technical College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Maysville Community and Technical College, Owensboro Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 5138017009
Progression in the Associate Degree Nursing program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each biological science, nursing and mathematics course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale). Completion of the nursing program will meet the KCTCS graduate requirement of digital literacy.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| BIO 137 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 139 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 225 | Medical Microbiology with Laboratory | 4 |
| PSY 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning Course at AA/AS Level | 3 | |
| Heritage/Humanities Course | 3 | |
| General Education Subtotal | 24 | |
| Students must complete one of the pathways listed below to complete the AAS requirements. | ||
Nursing Modular Pathway
Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Gateway Community and Technical College, Hazard Community and Technical College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Maysville Community and Technical College, Owensboro Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 513801704
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| General Education Subtotal | 24 | |
| Technical Courses | ||
| NAA 100 | Nursing Assistant Skills I | 0-3 |
| CPR 100 | CPR for Healthcare Professionals | 0-1 |
| Select one of the following options (Most students complete NSG 101): | 9 | |
| Nursing Practice I 3 | ||
| Transition: Medic to ADN I 1 | ||
| Select one of the following six options (Most students complete NSG 219): | 7 | |
| Medical Surgical Nursing I 3 | ||
| Transition: Medic to ADN II 1 | ||
| Transition: Military LPN to RN 2 | ||
| Paramedic Transition to Nursing Practice 4 | ||
| Transition to ADN 2 | ||
| Accelerated Transition: PN-A.D.N Bridge 2 | ||
| NSG 211 | Maternal Newborn Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 212 | Behavioral Health Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 213 | Pediatric Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 229 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 7 |
| NSG 239 | Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 6 |
| Completion of the Nursing program will meet the KCTCS graduation requirement of digital literacy. | ||
| Total Credits | 62-66 | |
- 1
Taken by Level 10 Medics who meet specific program requirements.
- 2
Taken by licensed practical nurses who meet specific program requirements.
- 3
Credit may be awarded to Licensed Practical Nurses, Paramedics, or Level 10 Medic who meet specific program requirements.
- 4
Taken by Paramedics who meet specific program requirements.
Nursing Standard Pathway
Offered at: Jefferson Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 513801705
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| General Education Subtotal | 24 | |
| Technical Courses | ||
| Select one of the following two options: | 0-3.5 | |
| Health Care Basic Skills I with Clinical | ||
| Nursing Assistant Skills I and CPR for Healthcare Professionals | ||
| NSG 106 | Nursing One 1 | 9 |
| Select one of the following two options: | 9 | |
| Nursing Two 1 | ||
| Nursing LPN Bridge Course 2 | ||
| NSG 236 | Nursing Three (Family Nursing) | 9 |
| NSG 246 | Nursing Four | 9 |
| HST 121 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| Completion of the Nursing program will meet the KCTCS graduation requirement of digital literacy. | ||
| Total Credits | 62-65.5 | |
- 1
Credit may be awarded to Licensed Practical Nurses who meet specific program requirements.
- 2
Taken by licensed practical nurses who meet specific program requirements.