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.
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.
*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.
