(AAS-ADN; AAS-ADNTRAN)
Program description:.
Associate Degree Nursing is a program that prepares the graduate as a generalist capable of providing competent, caring, and accountable client care in diverse settings. Health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection, across the lifespan, are integrated throughout the curriculum. Areas of emphasis encompass the following core competencies of nursing practice: client-centered care, professionalism, leadership, systems-based practice, informatics and technology, communication, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Two program options are available: the Generic Option and the Transition to RN Option.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN ® ). Licensing of registered nurses is regulated by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense may be grounds for refusal by the Board to issue a license. This program is accredited by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning: 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39211, 601.432.6501, and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. 1-800-669-1656.
www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Progression/Graduation Requirements
- Test average of 78 or above.
- Grade of “C” or above on validation of selected nursing skills.
- Satisfactory level of achievement of course competencies and math calculation tests.
- Delivery of safe, ethical client care.
- Course grade of “C” or above in all required courses.
- Successful completion of all prerequisite and/or co-requisite academic support courses.
- Completion of all required assignments/projects.
- Valid or current unencumbered professional license or certification (Transition to RN option).
Generic Option
The Generic Option program of study is designed to be completed in two years.
Refer to Admissions for Admission Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health Programs and Special Admission and Progression Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health Programs - Associate Degree Nursing Program, Generic Option .
Jackson Campus - Nursing/Allied Health Center • Rankin Campus Phone: 601.376.4813 or 601.376.4956
Prerequisites to Nursing Science Courses (AA-GPS)
- BIO 2511 - Anatomy and Physiology I, Laboratory 1
- BIO 2513 - Anatomy and Physiology I, Lecture 3
- BIO 2521 - Anatomy and Physiology II, Laboratory 1
- BIO 2523 - Anatomy and Physiology II, Lecture 3
- SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology 3
Total: 11 SH
1st semester - freshman (aas-adn - when selected or admitted to nursing science).
- ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3
- NUR 1119 - Professional Nursing Concepts I 9
- PSY 1513 - General Psychology 3
Total: 15 SH
2nd semester - freshman (second semester in nursing science).
- ENG 1123 - English Composition II 3
- PSY 2533 - Human Growth and Development 3
- NUR 1229 - Professional Nursing Concepts II 9
- Fine Arts or Humanities Elective 3 SH
Total: 18 SH
3rd semester - sophomore (third semester in nursing science).
- BIO 2921 - Microbiology, Laboratory 1
- BIO 2923 - Microbiology, Lecture 3
- NUR 2139 - Professional Nursing Concepts III 9
Total: 13 SH
4th semester - sophomore (fourth semester in nursing science).
- NUR 2249 - Professional Nursing Concepts IV 9
- NUR 2243 - NCLEX-RN® Preparation 3 SH
- SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 OR SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH
**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing 74 SH
**Additional Graduation Requirement:
- Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation ( LLS 1312 / RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception : Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
Transition to RN Option
The Transition to RN Option Program of Study is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse, paramedic, and respiratory therapist in making the transition to registered professional nurse. This option offers a part-time evening and weekend schedule to accommodate the needs of the employed licensed practical nurse, paramedic, and respiratory therapist. The Transition to RN option consists of one (1) 8-week course; and two (2) 16-week courses; this option is designed to be completed in 14 months.
Credit for previous licensure and experience is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
- NUR 2119 - Foundations of Nursing Concepts 9 SH
- NUR 2215 - Intermediate Nursing Concepts 5 SH
- NUR 2229 - Advanced Nursing Concepts 9 SH
Refer to Admission Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health Programs and Special Admission and Progression Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health Program - Associate Degree Nursing Program - Transition to RN Option .
Jackson Campus - Nursing/Allied Health Center • Vicksburg Campus Phone: 601.376.4856 or 601.376.4956
*Total Prerequisites: 33 SH
Nursing science courses (aas-adntran - when admitted), **completion award: associate of applied science in nursing - transition to rn 74 sh.
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