The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing is intended for students seeking a career as a Registered Nurse. The program prepares students to practice professional nursing in a variety of settings. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded an AAS degree and are eligible to sit for the national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to a licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Entry Requirements
This is a restricted-entry program. Students are required to submit an application to the College and a separate application to the nursing program. A total of 50 credits of specific prerequisites must be completed. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better prior to beginning the nursing program. Thirty (30) of the 50 credits must be completed by the end of fall term preceding admission and must include at least one term of BI231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Selection of applicants is based on a point system described in the application/information packet.
Acceptance to the program allows for co-admission to the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) nursing program. Students are eligible to complete a bachelor's degree in nursing from OHSU either full-time in three quarters or part-time.
Information about the Nursing program may also be obtained online. For more information contact the administrative assistant, Sumner Hall, Rm 4 541-888-7443 or the director at 541-888-7298. Click here to view more information about the Nursing & Allied Health program.
Pre-Program Courses
Students must take the following prerequisites:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS90 | Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency) | 2 |
| WR90R | Academic Literacy (or placement in higher writing course) | 4 |
| MTH65 | Algebra II (or placement in higher math course) | 4 |
Thirty (30) credits must be completed by the end of fall term preceding admission and must include one term of Anatomy and Physiology.
| Prerequisites | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credits | |
| CHEM110 or CHEM110H |
Foundations of General, Organic, and Biochemistry 1 or Foundations of General Organic, and Biochemistry w/Honors |
4 |
| FN225 | Nutrition | 4 |
| CIS120 | Concepts of Computing (or demonstrated proficiency) | 4 |
| Any 200 level Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fall | ||
| BI231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| BI234 | Microbiology | 4 |
| MTH95 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| WR121 or WR121H |
English Composition or English Composition w/Honors |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| BI232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PHL102 | Ethics | 3 |
| WR122 or WR122H |
English Composition or English Composition w/Honors |
3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| BI233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology III | 4 |
| PSY237 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| SP218 or SP219 |
Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Discussion |
3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 50 | |
| 1 | Students applying for the nursing program must have completed either a general chemistry sequence or CHEM110 Foundations of General, Organic, and Biochemistry or CHEM110H Foundations of General Organic, and Biochemistry w/Honors within the last seven years. |
| 2 | Students must be enrolled in or have completed BI231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I prior to submitting an application. |
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the AAS Nursing degree is awarded.
Student must complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ANTH221 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology I 1 | 3 |
| BI149 | Introduction to Human Genetics | 3 |
| NRS110 | Foundations of Nursing Health Promotion | 9 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| NRS111 | Found of Nrsg in Chronic Illness I | 6 |
| NRS230 | Clinical Pharmacology I | 3 |
| NRS232 | Pathophysiological Processes I | 3 |
| WR123 or WR227 |
English Composition 2 or Report Writing |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NRS112 | Found of Nrsg in Acute I Care I | 6 |
| NRS231 | Clinical Pharmacology II | 3 |
| NRS233 | Pathophysiological Processes II | 3 |
| PHL103 | Intro to Logic and Critical Thnkg 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NRS222 | Found of Nrsg in Acute Care II and End of Life | 9 |
| Humanities/Soc. Sciences or Natural Sciences 3 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| NRS221 | Found of Nrsg in Chronic Illness II and End of Life | 9 |
| Humanities/Soc. Sciences or Natural Sciences 3 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HE250 | Personal Health 4 | 3 |
| NRS224 | Scope of Practice/Integrated Pract Practicum | 9 |
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
| 1 | ANTH222 Cultural Anthropology II or ANTH223 Cultural Anthropology III may be substituted for ANTH221 Intro to Cultural Anthropology I. |
| 2 | WR123 English Composition and PHL103 Intro to Logic and Critical Thnkg may be taken in winter or spring term. |
| 3 | Humanities/Social or Natural Science courses: A minimum of 11 credits of Humanities/Social Science or Natural Science courses must be selected from outside of the student's area of concentration. College-level courses may be selected from the following: ANTH, ART, ASL (200 level), BI, CHEM, CJ100 Intro to Criminal Justice, CJ101 Intro to Criminology, CJ201 Juvenile Justice and Deliquency, CJ220 Introduction to Substantive Law, CJ243 Drugs and Behavior, CS133WS Web Scripting, CS160 Computer Science Orientation, CS161 Introduction to Computer Science I, CS162 Introduction to Computer Science II, CS261 Data Structures, ECON202 Macroeconomics, ED169 Overview of Student Special Needs, ED258 Multicultural Education, ENG, G (200 level), GEOG105 Cultural Geography, GS, HD208 Career/Life Plan, HDFS222 Family Relations, HDFS225 Prenatal Infant and Toddler Dev, HDFS229 Development in Middle Childhood, HDFS247 Preschool Child Development, HST, HUM, J, MUS, MUP105 Jazz Band, PH, PHL, PS (200 level), PSY (200 level), SOC (200 level), SP, SPAN (200 level), WR (200 level), and WS. |
| 4 | PE231 Wellness for Life or three (3) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses may be substituted for HE250 Personal Health. |
| 5 | Developmental and remedial courses will not fulfill elective requirement. |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Act personally and professionally based on a set of shared core nursing values.
- Develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, and self-care.
- Engage in ongoing intentional learning.
- Demonstrate leadership in nursing and health care.
- Collaborate as part of a health care team.
- Practice within, utilize, and contribute to the broader health care system.
- Practice relationship-centered care.
- Communicate effectively.
- Make sound clinical judgments.
- Locate, evaluate and use the best available evidence in making practice decisions.