Nursing - Registered Nursing Program Requirements
ASN Program Requirements
| Program-Specific Courses | Cr Hrs | |
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| ASN-200 Transition to Professional Nursing
This is a transition course between the knowledge base as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to the introduction of the knowledge base of a professional Registered Nurse (RN). Prerequisite: Admission to the ASN program. |
2-2-x | |
| ASN-210 Advanced Nursing Through the Lifespan I
This course focuses on contemporary nursing of the adult client with complex health alterations. Prerequisite: ASN 200. |
3-2-3 | |
| ASN-215 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
This course focuses on contemporary nursing of the client through the lifespan with psychiatric/mental health alterations. Prerequisites: ASN 200 and concurrently with ASN 210. |
2-1-3 | |
| ASN-220 Advanced Nursing Through the Lifespan II
This course focuses on contemporary nursing of the adult client with complex health alterations. Prerequisites: ASN 200, ASN 210, ASN 215 and concurrently with ASN 225 |
3-2-3 | |
| ASN-225 Advanced Family Centered Maternal/Newborn Nursing
This course focuses on contemporary nursing of the childbearing family from pregnancy through birth. Prerequisites: ASN 200, ASN 210, ASN 215 and concurrently with ASN 220. |
3-2-3 | |
| ASN-230 Advanced Nursing Through the Lifespan III
This course focuses on contemporary nursing of the adult client with complex health alterations. Prerequisites: ASN 200, ASN 210, ASN 215, ASN 220, ASN 225 and concurrently with ASN 235. |
3-2-3 | |
| ASN-235 Advanced Pediatric Nursing Concepts
This course focuses on contemporary nursing of the family from neonate through adolescence. Prerequisites: ASN 200, ASN 210, ASN 215, ASN 220, ASN 225 and concurrently with ASN 230. |
3-2-3 | |
| ASN-240 Community Health and Management
This course focuses on contemporary nursing in the community setting of the adult client with health care alterations. Prerequisites: ASN 200, ASN 210, ASN 215, ASN 220, ASN 225, ASN 230, ASN 235 and concurrently with ASN 250. |
2-1-3 | |
| ASN-250 Professional Nursing Integration
This course is designed to provide the student with in-depth clinicial experiences within a chosen client care setting. Prerequisites: ASN 200, ASN 210, ASN 215, ASN 220, ASN 225, ASN 230, ASN 235 and concurrently with ASN 240. |
3-2-3 | |
| General Education Requirements | Cr Hrs | |
|---|---|---|
| BCS-200 Microbiology This course entails a study of the structure, growth, control, classifi cation, and identifi cation of microorganisms. In the laboratory students will learn basic aseptic techniques and become familiar with common laboratory procedures. Current issues in Microbiology, particularly issues in clinical Microbiology will be emphasized. Prerequisite: “C” or better in BCS 120, BIO 160, BCS 146 or BCS 150. Concurrent enrollment in BCS 146 or BCS 150 is allowed. |
4-3-2 | |
| PLS-101 American Government and Politics
This course is an introduction to the origin, organization and policy of the United States and state government. The course fulfills Missouri state law requiring instruction in the Constitutions of the United States and Missouri. |
3-3-0 | |
| Pre-Admission Requirements | Cr Hrs | |
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| BCS-130 Human Nutrition
This course is a survey of human nutrition. Students will study the different nutrients found in foods, food grouping systems, the human digestive system, body weight maintenance, immunity and disease prevention, nutrition through lifespan and food processing technology. |
3-3-0 | |
| BCS-145 Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is the first in a two-semester sequence. The course will introduce the survey of structures and functions of the human body. This course will cover the following topics: biological chemistry, homeostasis, cell structure and function, cell division, tissues, integumentary system (skin), skeletal system and muscle structure. Prerequisites: “NC” or better in ENG 050 or equivalent score on placement test and “NC” or better in RDG 050 or equivalent score on placement test. |
4-3-2 | |
| BCS-146 Anatomy and Physiology II
This is the second course in the two-semester sequence to follow BCS 145. This course will provide further study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered will include the muscle function and the following body systems: nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, immune, digestive and reproductive. Laboratory activities will give students the ability to see and synthesize materials presented in lecture. A cat cadaver will be dissected. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BCS 145. |
4-3-2 | |
| CHM-101 Introductory Chemistry This is an introductory course designed to study basic chemical principles. Topics include atomic structure, measurement, bonding, properties of gases, acids and bases, solutions, organic nomenclature, functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Laboratory activities will give students the opportunity to demonstrate chemical principles presented in lecture. Prerequisite: Grade of “NB” or better in MTH 050 or equivalent score on the placement test for entry into MTH 110. |
4-3-2 | |
| ENG-101 Composition I English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized. Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of NC or better in ENG 050 or satisfactory score on English placement assessment. |
3-3-0 | |
| MTH-110 Intermediate Algebra This course is an extension of basic algebra and includes factoring, rational expressions, linear equations, quadratic equations, functions, graphs, radicals, complex numbers, and applications. Prerequisite: MTH 050 Grade of “NB” or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Assessment or successful completion of TLC 035. |
3-3-0 | |
| PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology
This course provides an introduction to psychology including history and systems, physiology, human growth and development, sensation and perception, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, personality, adjustment, psychopathology, industrial and social psychology.
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3-3-0 | |
Completion of Practical Nursing Program - 7 hours |
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