Transition to Associate of Science in Nursing, AS

INDIANA COLLEGE CORE

• *  APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• *  APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ^  APHY 201 - Advanced Human Physiology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
• *  ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• *  PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 112 - Student Success - Health Sciences And Nursing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• NSGA 220 - Transition to RN Practice CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC CORE

• **  NSGA 140 - Intro Nrsg Conc & Clin Judge CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• **  NSGA 142 - Health & Wellness Lifespan CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• **  NSGA 143 - Health & Wellness Lifespan Lab CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• **  NSGA 144 - Foundations of Nrsg Practice CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• **  NSGA 145 - Foundations of Nrsg Lab & Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• **  NSGA 149 - Introduction to Pharmacological Concepts CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• **  NSGA 150 - Metabolic Health Concepts CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• **  NSGA 151 - Metabolic Health Conc Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5
• **  NSGA 152 - Regulatory Health Concepts CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• **  NSGA 153 - Regulatory Health Conc Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5
• NSGA 154 - Psych/Soc & Comm Health CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NSGA 155 - Psych/Soc & Comm Health Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5
• NSGA 180 - Bridge to ADN Conc/Clin Judge CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• NSGA 181 - Bridge to ADN Lab & Clinical CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NSGA 214 - Fam & Comm Health Conc CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NSGA 215 - Fam & Comm Health Conc Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5
• NSGA 216 - Advanced Health Concepts CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NSGA 217 - Advanced Health Conc Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5
• NSGA 221 - Transition to RN Practice Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5

TOTAL CREDITS: 77 - 79

Symbol Key

* = Courses are pre-requisites for the nursing program and must be completed with a C or higher prior to starting NSGA courses.

@ = MATH 123, MATH 135, MATH 136, MATH 137, MATH 200, MATH 201, MATH 202, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 221, or MATH 222 must be completed with a grade of C or higher by end of term 1.

^ = Capstone course: APHY 201 and one of the following courses BIOL 201, BIOL 211, CHEM 101, CHEM 125, CHEM 126, CHEM 111, CHEM 115, CHEM 211, CHEM 212, or CHEM 215 must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to start of capstone course.

** = Verified credit will be awarded for the following courses upon successful completion (C or higher) of NSGA 180 Bridge to Associate Degree Nursing Lab & Clinical and NSGA 181 Bridge to Associate Degree Nursing Concepts & Clinical Judgment (20 verified credits awarded).

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in personal care and basic nursing skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and basic competency in infection control.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and basic competency in mental and social needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and basic competency in cognitive impairment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and basic competency in resident’s rights.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of and competency in safety, compliance standards, and emergencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and basic competency in communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the comprehensive relationship between anatomy and physiology in the human organism, including, not limited to, the structure and function of the human organ systems, medical terminology, and the structural hierarchy and levels of organization of the human body.
• Demonstrate competency in crafting, organizing, and expressing ideas clearly through the written language, and understanding of use of critical thinking and reading in the writing process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical patterns, or historical contexts within a given social, humanistic, or behavioral domain.
• Demonstrate competency in the interpretation and representation of mathematical forms, and skills to carry out mathematical procedures to solve problems.
• Explore various career options and set career goals.