Instructor: Smith

4½ Semesters

One Associate of Science Degree is available.

For Program Information Packets, use this link, where there are descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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, 102; PSYC 101; CHEM 101 or 111; NTD 239 or NTD 340; BIOL 101, 101L, BIOL 221, 221L; BIOL 301, 301L; BIOL 302, 302L.
3. Active unrestricted licensure to practice as an LPN in the State of Idaho.
4. Current CPR certification (Healthcare provider).
5. Current immunization status, upon acceptance into the program.
6. Background check and drug screening per department policy, upon acceptance into the program.
7. 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 the 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
5 Semester Program

General Education and Pre-requisite Courses
  ENGL 101        English Composition                3 cr
  ENGL 102        Critical Reading and Writing
                    (Goal 1)                         3 cr
  COMM 101        Principles of Speech (Goal 2)      3 cr 
  MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics
                    (Goal 3)                         3 cr 
  BIOL 101/101L   Biology I and Lab
                    (Goals 4 and 5)                  4 cr
  BIOL 221/221L   Introductory Microbiology and Lab  4 cr
  BIOL 301/301L   Anatomy and Physiology
                    (Goals 4 and 5)                  4 cr 
  BIOL 302/302L   Anatomy and Physiology           
                    (Goal 4 and 5)                   4 cr
  ECON 100        Economic Issues (Goal 11)          3 cr 
             OR
  ECON 201        Principles of Macroeconomics
                    (Goal 11)                        3 cr
             OR
  ECON 202        Principles of Microeconomics           
                    (Goal 11)                        3 cr
  PSYC 101        Introduction to General Psychology           
                    (Goal 12)                        3 cr 
  CHEM 101        Introduction to General Chemistry  3 cr
             OR
  CHEM 111        General Chemistry I                5 cr
  NTD 239         Nutrition                          3 cr
             OR
  NTD 340         Nutrition
                    for Health Professionals         3 cr
  Two from Goals 6, 7, 8                             6 cr
  One from Goals 9, 10A/10B                          3 cr

Program specific courses:

  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
  ADRN 230        Medical and Surgical Nursing III   2 cr
  ADRN 231        Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV 3 cr
  ADRN 232        Family Nursing                     2 cr
  ADRN 233        Medical and Surgical Nursing IV    3 cr
  ADRN 245        Clinical Foundations of Nursing V  4 cr

General Education Requirements
  ENGL 102        Critical Reading and Writing
                  (Goal 1)                           3 cr
  COMM 101        Principles of Speech (Goal 2)      3 cr
  MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics
                  (Goal 3)                           3 cr
  PSYC 101        Introduction to Psychology
                  (Goal 12)                          3 cr
  BIOL 221        Introductory Microbiology          3 cr
  BIOL 221L       Introductory Microbiology
                  Laboratory                         1 cr
  BIOL 301/301L   Anatomy and Physiology and Lab
                  (Goals 4 and 5)                    4 cr
  BIOL 302/302L   Anatomy and Physiology and Lab
                  (Goals 4 and 5)                    4 cr
  Two of Goals 6, 7, 8
                  AND
  One of Goals 9, 10A/10B, and 11                    9 cr

                        TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE    72 cr

Suggested course sequence:

Summer
In order to meet course pre-requisites, during the summer term prior to the first (fall) full semester, take BIOL 101/101L and MATH 108 (or equivalent). Options exist for transfer credit or testing. Please consult with student services 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
                                              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
Goal 9, 10A, or 10B*                       (minimum) 3 cr
*(if 10B is completed, 8 cr will be required
                                                    17 cr
Semester 3 (Fall)
ADRN 210         Nursing Transition                  2 cr
ANUR 211         Psychiatric Nursing                 3 cr
ANUR 240         Health Assessment                   2 cr
ANUR 240L        Health Assessment Lab               1 cr
ECON 100         Economic Issues                     3 cr
COMM 101         Principles of Speech                3 cr
                                                    14 cr
Semester 4 (Spring)
MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics           3 cr
ANUR 230        Medical and Surgical Nursing III     2 cr
ANUR 231        Clinical Foundations of Nursing IV   3 cr
ANUR 232        Nursing Care of Women and Infants    2 cr
Two of goals 6, 7, 8                                 6 cr
                                                    16 cr

Summer
ANUR 233       Medical and Surgical Nursing IV       3 cr
ANUR 245       Clinical Foundations of Nursing V     4 cr
                                                     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. PNUR 130, PNUR 131, PNUR 133; BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 301, BIOL 301L; BIOL 302, and BIOL 302L. COREQ: ANUR 240L. S

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 240/240L; 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: ADRN 211, ADRN 210, ADRN 240/240L. COREQ: ADRN 230, ADRN 232. 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 240/240L. 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 interventionsin the high-acuity patient are addressed. PREREQ: ADRN 230, ADRN 231, ADRN 232. COREQ: ADRN 245. Su

ADRN 245 Clinical Foundations of Nursing V 4 credits. Clinical practicum for the professional nursing care of  high-acuity patients and their families. The nursing process is implemented along withcritical thinking and evidence-based decision-making for individuals, groups, and communities experiencing health events. PREREQ: ADRN 230, ADRN 231, ADRN 232; COREQ: ADRN 233. Su

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