Nursing, Direct Progression Pathway, A.S.

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Program Code: NUR.AS.ADN or GNS.AA.LPN for applicants

This program provides a direct pathway into the associate degree program for those who completed Wor-Wic’s practical nursing program. It is designed to prepare graduates for jobs as registered nurses (RNs). In order to graduate, students must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all nursing and biology courses. Students must also meet all clinical objectives and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification while enrolled in clinical nursing courses.

Fall (Fall Cohort) & Spring (Spring Cohort)

Spring (Fall Cohort) & Summer (Spring Cohort)

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* This course has a prerequisite.

≈ This course has a corequisite.

♦ This course can be taken before being accepted into the program.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Provide individualized nursing care to clients experiencing selfcare deficits;
Use a variety of communication skills and techniques to establish and maintain effective communication;
Implement individualized teaching plans for clients who need information or support to promote, maintain or restore health;
Manage nursing care for a group of clients with common/complex, well-defined health problems in a variety of settings; and
Practice nursing within accepted ethical and legal parameters.