Nursing - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - NUR)

Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing and approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, the Nursing Associate of Applied Science degree teaches about common physical and psychosocial health needs and problems throughout the human lifespan, the body's responses to stressors, alterations in growth and development, and nursing interventions. Concepts include use of the framework for effective communication, philosophies of human development, and the utilization of the nursing process with emphasis on intervention and evaluation. The clinical setting helps students develop competence in discharge planning, community nursing, and leadership.

Students utilize knowledge of new developments in health care to adapt to changes in the field and to be proactive in the nursing profession. Students are required to complete program prerequisites prior to admission and must complete courses in the order outlined in the program.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to be licensed by the State Board of Nursing as a registered nurse. Acceptance into the nursing program does not guarantee successful completion.

Class attendance and clinical experience, which involves travel to various locations in Cochise County and elsewhere, are required. Experience in multiple clinical agencies is essential for completion of the program. Any potential legal impediment to licensure must be made known to the Nursing Department before assignment to any clinical agency. Completion of the program does not guarantee licensure by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Deliver safe, competent, and quality patient-centered nursing care.
  • Integrate biopsychosocial and scientific principles when providing technically competent care to groups of individuals and families in a variety of healthcare settings.
  • Implement the nursing process, quality care, safety, caring, the wellness continuum, and lifespan diversity in providing care.
  • Collaborate as a healthcare team member to manage the care of groups of individuals and families in a variety of healthcare settings.
  • Delegate activities appropriately to manage the care of groups of individuals and families in a variety of healthcare settings.
  • Utilize critical thinking, evidence-based practice, teamwork, and informatics to manage care.
  • Demonstrate culturally sensitive, professional values, and behaviors in legal and ethical situations.
  • Exhibit accountability, lifelong learning, and dedication to the roles and responsibilities of the nursing profession. 

Degree Map

Year 1 General Education and Core Requirements:

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS 27 CREDITS

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I***

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II***

4

BIO 205Microbiology***

4

ENG 101Composition**

3

MAT 142College Mathematics***

3

NUR 203Update on Pharmacology*

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology**

3

PSY 240Developmental Psychology**

3

BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 205, and MAT 142, all with Grade B or better.

PSY 101 and PSY 240, both with Grade C or better.

Year 2 Freshman:

FALL SEMESTER 14 CREDITS

NUR 121AMedication Math I*

2

NUR 122Nursing I Fundamentals of Nursing*

12

SPRING SEMESTER 12 CREDITS

NUR 123Nursing II-A*

6

NUR 124Nursing II-B*

6

LPN to RN Advanced Placement Pathway Students Only:

SUMMER BRIDGE 6 CREDITS

NUR 121AMedication Math I*

2

NUR 130LPN to Professional Nurse I**

4

PREREQUISITE

HESI A2 Nursing Entrance Examination score of 80% or higher in English Composite and Mathematics categories, or HESI LPN to ADN Entrance Examination of 900 or higher.

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology**

3

Year 3 Sophomore:

FALL SEMESTER 14 CREDITS

NUR 121BMedication Math II*

2

NUR 232Nursing III*

10

SPRING SEMESTER 12 CREDITS

NUR 233Nursing IV*

10

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 79-83 CREDITS

Notes:

Students must complete courses during or prior to the semester listed in the program outline. All BIO and NUR courses must be completed with a grade of B or better.

BIO 201 and BIO 202 require a prerequisite course. Science courses must have been completed within the last seven (7) years of admission to the Cochise College nursing program with a grade of B or better.

NUR 203 must have been completed within the last five (5) years of admission to the Cochise College nursing program with a grade of B or better.

Students admitted into the Nursing AAS program who have a current AZ LPN license, have one year of work experience as an LPN, and have scored a 900 or higher on the HESI LPN to ADN entrance examination may be admitted into the advanced LPN to RN pathway. Students admitted into this pathway will receive credit for NUR 122, NUR 123 and NUR 124. These students will be required to take NUR 130 in the summer prior to taking NUR 232.