Registered Nursing, Associate of Applied Science | Arkansas Tech University Academic Catalog

This Nursing education program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suit 850
Atlanta, GA 3032 6
404-975-5000.

It also has continued full approval from the Arkansas State Board on Nursing.

(60 Semester Credit Hours)

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Hours
BIOL 2404 or BIOL 2014	Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy	4
BST 1303 or CIS 1113	Introduction to Computers or Fundamental Computer Operation	3
CHEM 1111 & CHEM 1113	Survey of Chemistry Laboratory and A Survey of Chemistry	4
ENGL 1013	Composition I (Must pass with a "C" or better)	3
MATH 1113	College Algebra (Must pass with a "C" or better)	3
PSY 2003	General Psychology	3
Students accepted into the program must complete a platform of 37 hours of coursework with a “C” or better and a minimum 2.75 GPA prior to admission to the technical phase of the RN program.
Students must apply to and be admitted into the technical phase of the program before taking any of the RN courses below.
	Hours	20
Spring
BIOL 2054 or BIOL 3054	Microbiology for Health Sciences or Microbiology	4
BIOL 2414 or BIOL 3074	Human Anatomy and Physiology II or Human Physiology	4
ENGL 1023	Composition II (Must pass with a "C" or better)	3
PSY 3813	Lifespan Development	3
SOC 1003	Introductory Sociology	3
	Hours	17
Second Year
Fall
RN 2112	Pharmacology I	2
RN 2113	Introduction to Professional Nursing	3
RN 2115	Practicum for Registered Nursing I ¹	5
RN 2116	Theories and Concepts for Registered Nursing I ²	6
	Hours	16
Spring
RN 2211	Nutrition	1
RN 2212	Pharmacology II	2
RN 2215	Practicum for Registered Nursing II ³	5
RN 2216	Theories and Concepts for Registered Nursing II ⁴	6
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	67

¹: Co-requisite: RN 2116 Theories and Concepts for Registered Nursing I
²: Co-requisite: RN 2115 Practicum for Registered Nursing I
³: Prerequisite: RN 2115 Practicum for Registered Nursing I, co-requisite: RN 2216 Theories and Concepts for Registered Nursing II
⁴: Prerequisite: RN 2116 Theories and Concepts for Registered Nursing I, co-requisite: RN 2215 Practicum for Registered Nursing II

Paramedic Transition to Nursing

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
RN 2006	PARAMEDIC TRANSITION - NURSING	6
Total Hours		6

Paramedics who wish to pursue the transition to registered nursing program must successfully complete RN 2006 PARAMEDIC TRANSITION - NURSING. Paramedics choosing to transition to nursing will be required to apply to the Nursing program. Students accepted into the program must complete a platform of 37 hours of coursework with a “C” or better and a minimum 2.75 GPA prior to admission to the technical phase of the RN program. Paramedics must hold a National Paramedic Registry Certificate and at time of application must have 3 years of experience working directly with patients as a licensed Paramedic. Paramedics who choose to transition are not required to be Licensed Practical Nurses.

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

Demonstrate the ability to deliver competent nursing care in a manner that minimizes risk to patient, self, and others independently.
Demonstrate effective communication, both oral and written.
Demonstrate the ability to provide theory based, individualized, culturally sensitive therapeutic nursing care to patient and families.
Demonstrate ability to think critically and manage diverse patient populations in a variety of health care settings.
Effectively utilize all stages of the nursing process (assessment, data analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) when caring for a wide variety of patients.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
Demonstrates professionalism through participation in activities addressing quality of care and leadership in nursing.
Utilize research strategies and informatics to continuously monitor and improve the quality and safety of clinical practice.