Nursing-Registered Nurse, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 2_AS_NUR2
Control Number: 03928
Financial Aid Eligible
Completion of this program will award the graduate with the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and prepare the graduate for a seamless transition to a Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program. The graduate is eligible to apply for the National Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (RN-NCLEX).
Program Admissions
Applications are accepted twice a year. Admissions are offered for in the Fall and Spring semesters. Visit our website for the application filing period dates. The application is available online.
- Be at least 18 years of age at time of admission.
- Completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better. Science courses must have been completed within the last 7 years.
- Pass the ATI TEAS with a score of 62% or higher on the first attempt to be eligible to apply.
- Apply to GWC and obtain a student ID number.
- Complete an online nursing orientation. Upload to the online application, the orientation attestation page.
- Be in adequate health to perform the duties of a Registered Nurse. These requirements are detailed in the current college catalog.
*Foreign transcripts must be translated by an official agency prior to application to the Nursing Programs. This is required to evaluate equivalency of both high school education and college courses.
More detailed information is available in the Student Handbook on the GWC Nursing website.
Program Requirements
Applicants who are selected must successfully meet the following requirements and are responsible for any costs incurred. Specific information will be provided to the selected applicants once admission is confirmed by the applicant.
- Physical Examination, Titers, and Immunizations The results of the required physical examination must indicate appropriate physical and emotional health standards for the program.
- Clear background check and urine drug testing.
- A current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR card.
- “Registered Student Nurse” Malpractice Insurance.
- Uniforms and professional supplies/equipment.
- Transportation: Adequate, reliable transportation is required.
Students should consult a GWC Nursing counselor 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.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Patient-centered care/safety/Quality Improvement
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. - Evidence-based practice/nursing judgment
Use information from evidence-based sources to make nursing clinical judgments and provide patient care within a family and community context. - Teamwork/Collaboration and Informatics/Technology
Utilize information technology in collaboration with nursing and healthcare teams to facilitate communication and coordinate patient care. - Professional Identity
Demonstrate professional behavior and adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites to Apply | ||
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition | 4-6 |
| or ENGL G100S | Freshman Composition with Support | |
| CMST G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC G118 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy 1 | 4 |
| BIOL G225 | Human Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL G210 | General Microbiology 1 | 5 |
| Semester 1 | ||
| NURS G131 | Professional Nursing 1 | 1 |
| NURS G160 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 |
| NURS G160C | Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Practicum | 5 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NURS G170 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 3 |
| NURS G170C | Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NURS G295 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS G295C | Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practicum | 1.5 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NURS G175 | Women's Health and Newborn Nursing | 2 |
| NURS G175C | Women's Health and Newborn Nursing Clinical Practicum | 2 |
| NURS G285 | Pediatric Nursing | 2 |
| NURS G285C | Pediatric Nursing Clinical Practicum | 1.5 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| NURS G271 | Professional Nursing 3 | 1 |
| NURS G290 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing | 3 |
| NURS G290C | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Practicum | 5 |
| Nursing Graduation Requirements (may be completed prior or during the nursing program) | ||
| ENGL G110 | Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature 2 | 4 |
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics 2 | 4 |
| or ECON G160 | Statistics for Business and Economics | |
| or PSYC G140 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| Major Total | 46-47 | |
| GE Pattern (CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC) | 18-39 | |
| Total Units | 69-72 | |
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To meet application requirements, the Biology courses are highly recommended to be completed prior to filing an application and are required to earn multi-criteria points.
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To meet GWC Nursing graduation requirements, students need to successfully complete these courses.
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 | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| BIOL G221 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (prerequisite for BIOL G220) | 4 |
| or BIOL G100 | Introduction to Biology | |
| MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics | 4 |
| Area C1: Arts course | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CMST G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL G110 | Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature | 4 |
| PSYC G100 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| NURS G101 | Introduction to Nursing (recommended) | 2 |
| Units | 16 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| 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 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 (summer-optional) | ||
| BIOL G200 | Pharmacology - Medications and Drugs (recommended) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 5 | ||
| 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 |
| Area C: Arts & Humanities course | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total minimum units required | 60 | |
5 Semester Program Sequence + RN Program
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics | 4 |
| BIOL G221 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (prerequisite for BIOL G220) | 4 |
| or BIOL G100 | Introduction to Biology | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL G225 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CMST G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| Area C1: Arts course | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 (summer-optional) | ||
| BIOL G200 | Pharmacology - Medications and Drugs * | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 5 | ||
| 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 | |
| Area C: Arts & Humanities course | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
Year 3:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 6 | ||
| 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 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Total minimum units required | 60 | |
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BIOL G200 Pharmacology - Medications and Drugs and BIOL G160 Physiology and Disease Mechanisms recommended in conjunction - see a Counselor.
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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.