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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2012 - 2013 CNM Catalog June 2012, Volume 45 Program: Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

 

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Program Information

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) program meet the requirements set by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. Specific terms of licensure can be obtained through the New Mexico Board of Nursing.

Nursing courses emphasize a holistic approach to client care utilizing the concepts of communication, critical thinking/nursing process, caring and competence. The curriculum for this program includes classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction which integrate the required arts and sciences courses with the nursing courses.

The AASN program is accredited through the National League gfor Nursing Accrediting Commission.

 

Special Requirements

Students must complete an application process administered through the Coordinated Program Entry Office and be selected to enter this program.

 

Career and Educational Opportunities

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.

AASN Graduates find employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care and physicians’ offices. CNM nursing students are encouraged to continue their education toward a bachelor of science in nursing degree in order to pursue leadership positions in nursing and in the community and obtain specialty credentials.

Exit competencies for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.

For the graduation policy refer to the Graduating From CNM section.

Required Sequence of Courses

 

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement scores or specific course work.

  • Coordinated Entry Program
  • English 2 Proficiency

 

  • Math 2 Proficiency

or

  • Math 3 Proficiency (Recommended)

 

  • Reading 2 Proficiency

 

  • BIO 1410

and

  • BIO 1492

 

  • CHEM 1410

and

  • CHEM 1492

or

  • CHEM 1710

and

  • CHEM 1792

Required Courses

*Must be completed within five years of applying; will accept BIO 2710 and BIO 2711 (Pathophysiology I and II) in lieu of re-taking Anatomy and Physiology I and II.

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BIO 2210 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I * 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 2292 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II * 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 2392 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
BIO 2110 - Microbiology 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 2192 - Microbiology Laboratory * 1 credit hour(s)
ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
NUTR 2110 - Human Nutrition 3 credit hour(s)
PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
PSY 2220 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
IT 1010 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit hour(s)
MATH 1210 - Methods of Problem Solving or higher (except MATH 2110) (MATH 1330 Recommended if planning on transferring to a 4-year degree) 4 credit hour(s)

Term 1

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NURS 1007 - Dosage Calculations (CR/NC) 1 credit hour(s)
NURS 1080 - Introduction to Nursing 9 credit hour(s)

Term 2

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NURS 1580 - Nursing Care of the Adult Client 9 credit hour(s)
NURS 2002 - Pharmacology in Nursing 3 credit hour(s)

Term 3

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NURS 2580 - Family Nursing 10 credit hour(s)

Term 4

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NURS 2680 - Complex Health Problems 9 credit hour(s)
NURS 2515 - Manager of Care 1 credit hour(s)

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing 72-73 credit hour(s)

 

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