The Associate in Applied Science Degree is awarded to the students who complete the Career Mobility or Generic Program. The curriculum for the Career Mobility Program consists of three (3) semesters for graduates from the ACS PN Program, which includes several general education courses. The curriculum for the Generic Program consists of five (5) semesters of Nursing course work which includes several general education courses after completion of prerequisites. Upon successful completion of these programs, graduates may be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
In the Nursing Program, there may be policies and procedures that are different from or take precedence over general policies listed for other programs. Students must refer to the Nursing Student Handbook for specific policies governing the Nursing Program.
The Nursing student shall comply with legal, moral and behavioral standards and laws established by the Department of Nursing and the Alabama Board of Nursing as well as the College. Failure to comply with these standards and laws may result in dismissal from the program and/or denial to take the National Council Licensure Examination given by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
The Practical Nursing Program curriculum educates individuals to promote and maintain health, prevent illness and injury, and provide care utilizing standard procedures and the nursing process. The curriculum addresses medication and treatments under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist.
Practical Nursing students may select either the day or evening program in Fall or Spring semesters. The program can be completed in three semesters. Students must progress through the curriculum in the prescribed sequence and allotted time period.
In the Nursing Program, there may be policies and procedures that are different from or take precedence over general policies listed for other programs. Students must refer to the Nursing Student Handbook for specific policies governing the Nursing Program.
The Nursing student shall comply with legal, moral and behavioral standards and laws established by the Department of Nursing and the Alabama Board of Nursing, as well as the College. Failure to comply with these standards and laws may result in dismissal from the program and/or denial to take the National Council Licensure Examination given by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
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