Instructors: Smith, Pierce

This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to sit for the National Council Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Graduates are prepared to render competent nursing care in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ offices, home health agencies, and health centers.

Immediately upon deciding this major, please contact the Student Services department in the College of Technology at 208-282-2622.

The following criteria must be met prior to application for admission into the Associate Degree Registered Nurse program:

a.    All students must first be admitted to the University. For information on University admission, contact the College of Technology Student Services office at 208-282-2622.

b.    Completion of the following prerequisite courses, or equivalents, with a grade of “C” (75%) or better and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 for all prerequisite courses:  ENGL 101, ENGL 102; PSYC 101; CHEM 101 or 111; NTD 239 or  NTD 340; BIOL 101/101L, BIOL 221/221L, BIOL 301/ 301L; BIOL 302/BIOL 302L.

c.    Active unrestricted licensure to practice as an LPN in the State of Idaho

d.    Current CPR certification (Healthcare provider)

e.    Current immunization status, upon acceptance into the program

f.    Background check and drug screening per department policy, upon acceptance into the program

g.    MATH 108 or equivalent, 3 cr (prerequisite for MATH 253 and CHEM)

Upon completion of the above criteria, submit an application to Student Services, College of Technology (208-282-2622). Once application is submitted and complete, the student will attend a mandatory pre-admission orientation and take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) from Assessment Technologies Institute. This score is combined with GPA earned from pre-requisite courses to rank-order applicants for each admission class.

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
6 Semester Program

General Education and Pre-requisite Courses

Progression:
Students must earn a C (75%) or better  in all required pre-requisite courses to be allowed to progress to the next term in the nursing program. The student is required to earn a grade of "C" or better in all Health, Nursing, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics classes to be eligible for the Associate Degree. The student is required to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better to remain in the program.

Suggested course sequence:

Prior to program acceptance:

Summer
In order to meet course pre-requisites, during the summer semester prior to the first fall semester, take BIOL 101/101L and MATH 108 (or equivalent). Options exist for transfer credit or testing. Please consult with student services at 208-282-2622.

Semester 1 (Fall)
   ENGL 101        English Composition                 3 cr
   PSYC 101        Introduction to General Psychology  3 cr
   CHEM 101        Introduction to General Chemistry   3 cr
            OR
   CHEM 111        General Chemistry I                 5 cr
   BIOL 301/301L   Anatomy and Physiology and Lab      4 cr
                      Tota1 for Fall Semester: 13 or 15 cr

Semester 2 (Spring)
   BIOL 302/302L   Anatomy and Physiology and Lab      4 cr
   ENGL 102        Critical Reading and Writing        3 cr
   BIOL 221/221L   Introductory Microbiology and Lab   4 cr
   NTD 239         Nutrition                           3 cr
           OR
   NTD 340         Nutrition For health Professionals  3 cr
   Goal 9, 10A, or 10B*                      (minimum) 3 cr
   *(if 10B is completed, 8 cr will be required
                         Total for Spring Semester: 17 cr

After acceptance into program:

Semester 3 (Fall)
   ADRN 210        Nursing Transition                  2 cr
   ADRN 211        Psychiatric Nursing                 3 cr
   ADRN 220        Health Assessment                   2 cr
   ADRN 220L       Health Assessment Lab               1 cr
   ECON 100        Economic Issues                     3 cr
            OR
   ECON 201        Principles of Macroeconomics        3 cr
            OR
   ECON 202        Principles of Microeconomics        3 cr
   COMM 101        Principles of Speech                3 cr
                                                       Total for Fall Semester: 14 cr

                         
Semester 4 (Spring)
   MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics          3 cr
   ADRN 230        Medical and Surgical Nursing III    2 cr
   ADRN 231        Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV  3 cr
   ADRN 232        Nursing Care of Women and Infants   2 cr
   Two of goals 6, 7, 8                                6 cr
                         Total for Spring Semester: 16 cr

Summer
   ADRN 233        Medical and Surgical Nursing IV     3 cr
   ADRN 245        Clinical Foundations of Nursing V   4 cr
                         Total for Summer Semester:  7 cr

Courses

ADRN 210 Nursing Transition 2 credits. Nursing leadership, healthcare financing, budget and cost containment, charge nurse as team leader, and skills needed in the transition of roles from LPN to RN. The three roles of the professional nurse and evidence-based decision-making are stressed. PREREQ: ENGL 101, ENGL 102; PSYC 101; CHEM 101 or CHEM 111; NTD 239 or NTD 340; BIOL 101/101L, BIOL 221/221L, BIOL 301/301L; BIOL 302/302L. COREQ: ADRN 211, ADRN 220, ADRN 220L. F

ADRN 211 Psychiatric Nursing 3 credits. Nursing assessment and care of the patient and family experiencing psycho-social and mental health disorders within acute, chronic, and community settings. PREREQ: ENGL 101, ENGL 102; PSYC 101; CHEM 101 or CHEM 111; NTD 239 or NTD 340; BIOL 101/101L; BIOL 221/221L, BIOL 301/301L; BIOL 302/302L. COREQ: ADRN 210, ADRN 220, and ADRN 220L. F

ADRN 220 Health Assessment 2 credits. Physical assessment of all ages, interpretation of data, extended development of critical thinking skills; developing patient care based on clinical findings. PREREQ:  ENGL 101, ENGL 102; PSYC 101; CHEM 101 or 111; NTD 239 or NTD 340; BIOL 101/101L; BIOL 221/221L, BIOL 301/301L; BIOL 302/302L. COREQ: ADRN 211, ADRN 210, ADRN 220L. F

ADRN 220L Health Assessment Lab 1 credit. Practical experience in physical assessment of all ages; interpretation of clinical data in simulated situations; planning and prioritizing care based on clinical findings. PREREQ: ENGL 101, ENGL 102; PSYC 101; CHEM 101 or CHEM 111; NTD 239 or NTD 340; BIOL 101/101L; BIOL 221/221L, BIOL 301/301L; BIOL 302/302L. COREQ: ADRN 210, ADRN 211, ADRN 220. F

ADRN 230 Medical/Surgical Nursing III 2 credits. Professional nursing care of individuals and groups with chronic illness requiring nursing assessment and intervention within institutional and community care facilities. PREREQ: ADRN 211, ADRN 210, ADRN 220/220L; COREQ: ADRN 231, ADRN 232. S

ADRN 231 Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV 3 credits. Through hands-on clinical experience in a variety of acute and community-based settings, the nursing student develops knowledge and skills required for professional nursing practice. PREREQ. PNUR 130, PNUR 131, PNUR 133; BIOL 202, BIOL 202L, BIOL 301, BIOL 301L, BIOL 302 and BIOL 302L. S

ADRN 232 Family Nursing 2 credits. Study of abnormal conditions or complications of women's health, pregnancy, peri-partum, plus newborn, child, and family assessment; nursing care and prioritization of interventions for the child-bearing, child-rearing family are addressed. PREREQ: ADRN 210, ADRN 211, ADRN 220/220L. COREQ: ADRN 230, ADRN 231. S

ADRN 233 Medical and Surgical Nursing IV 3 credits. The three roles of the nurse are established within the framework of legal and ethical professional nursing practice. Nursing assessments and interventions in the high-acuity patient are addressed. PREREQ: ADRN 230, ADRN 231, ADRN 232. COREQ: ADRN 245. Su

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