Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

School of Nursing & Patient Support (NPS)

All CNM nursing courses emphasize a holistic approach that encourages students to embrace the concepts of clear communication, critical thinking and compassion when caring for patients. The Nursing program curriculum includes classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction that combines an essential set of arts and sciences classes with the nursing courses.

CNM offers the common New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) curriculum.

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.

This program is a participating member in the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC).

Please consult the nursing program webpage for the most current national accreditation information. 

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Special Requirements

HESI A2 Exam minimum composite score of 75%; minimum subtest scores of 75% in Math, Reading, Grammar, Biology, Chemistry and Vocabulary.

  

  

Physical Requirements

Students must be in good physical and psychological health. Students may be asked to provide documentation of a recent physical examination. Many health programs require the student to be able to safely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities. However, some disabilities may prohibit students from completing program specific competencies or gaining employment. Students with disabilities that may interfere with completing program competencies are advised to contact the School of Nursing and Patient Support office for more information.

  

Transportation

Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus training sites. (i.e. clinical courses at hospitals, internships, etc.)

Educational Opportunities

Graduates meet the requirements set by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. This program is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and a participating member in the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC).

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.

Career Opportunities

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.