Banner code: 2_AS_NURS
Control number: 03928
Financial aid: Eligible
Completion of this curriculum qualifies students to receive the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and prepares students for a smooth transition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) program. Graduates are eligible to take the National Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX).
A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in each course required for this program. Unless taken prior to the semester in which they are listed below, courses must be taken in the ordered indicated.
Transfer Credit and Credit by Examination for Applicants with Previous Nursing Education
Applicants with previous nursing education in an approved school of nursing (RN) may apply for transfer credit and/or credit by examination.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Provide safe, quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families across the health-illness continuum in a variety of settings to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Utilize current knowledge from research and other credible sources to make nursing clinical judgments and provide patient care within a family and community context.
- Utilize information technology in collaboration with nursing and healthcare teams to facilitate communication and coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
(See GWC website for the most up-to-date information on Associate Degree Requirements.)
- Completion of General Education Requirements by one of the following methods:
- Completion of a minimum of 18 units as listed under Areas A through E, including the Cultural Diversity Requirement.
- Completion of a minimum of 39 units of CSU General Education requirements. Students who complete this pattern are also eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth.
- Completion of a minimum of 34 (UC) or 37 (CSU) units of Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements. Students who complete this pattern are also eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC.
- Completion of a Major or Area of Emphasis—a minimum of 18 units.
- Completion of additional elective units to a total of 60 units.
- 2.0 overall Grade Point Average at GWC and 2.0 overall Grade Point Average for all colleges attended.
- At least 12 units completed at GWC.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
The above curriculum does not satisfy all graduation and transfer requirements. All information Is subject to change.
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
4 Semester Program Sequence + RN Program
Year 1:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ENGL G110 | Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature | 4 |
| COMM G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC G100 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| NURS G101 | Introduction to Nursing (recommended) | 2 |
Year 2:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| BIOL G225 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PSYC G118 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| HIST G170 | History Of The United States To 1876 (Area C2: Humanities course) | 3 |
| or HIST G175 | History of the United States Since 1876 |
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| BIOL G200 | Pharmacology - Medications And Drugs (recommended) | 3 |
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| BIOL G210 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM G110 | Introduction To Chemistry (Area B2: Life Science course) | 5 |
| PSCI G180 | American Government (Area D: Social & Behavioral Science course) | 3 |
| 3 |
5 Semester Program Sequence + RN Program
Year 1:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ENGL G110 | Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature | 4 |
| PSYC G100 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| NURS G101 | Introduction to Nursing (recommended) | 2 |
Year 2:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| BIOL G200 | Pharmacology - Medications And Drugs * | 3 |
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| BIOL G210 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| PSYC G118 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| HIST G170 | History Of The United States To 1876 (Area C2: Humanities course) | 3 |
| or HIST G175 | History of the United States Since 1876 |
| 3 |
Year 3:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| CHEM G110 | Introduction To Chemistry (Area B2: Life Science course) | 5 |
| PSCI G180 | American Government (Area D: Social & Behavioral Science course) | 3 |
| BIOL G160 | Physiology And Disease Mechanisms * | 3 |
