The associate of science degree in nursing is
designed for students who seek careers as registered
nurses. The program is designed to prepare graduates
for the National Council Licensing Exam in Registered
Nursing (NCLEX-RN). The program articulates with
many baccalaureate nursing programs for graduates
desiring further nursing education.
There are pre-requisite courses that must be
completed before a student can be accepted to
the associate degree nursing program. Satisfactory
completion of pre-requisite courses does not
guarantee admission to the program.
The pre-requisite
courses include:
Math 099 eligible
English Composition I ENG 101
General Psychology SSI 122
Anatomy and Physiology I SCI 201
The associate
degree nursing program admits approximately 65 students
to a full-time day program each September and a smaller
cohort of students to an evening part-time program
every January. Potential nursing students are urged
to complete as many general education requirements
as possible before beginning the nursing clinical
sequence, including Anatomy and Physiology II, English
Composition II, Human Growth and Development. Call
the Assessment and Placement Office at 617 427-0060,
extension 5138, for information about CLEP exams,
college placement tests, and nursing admissions exam.
The nursing faculty offers group advising sessions
every month for students interested in the nursing
programs. Contact the Division of Nursing and Allied
Health at 617 541 5313 for the times and locations
of these meetings.
Advanced placement for Licensed Practical Nurses
is available. Please contact the Division of Nursing
and Allied Health, AD Nursing Program Coordinator,
for details.
Criminal Offense Record Information (C.O.R.I.)
Admission to the nursing clinical program does not
guarantee clinical placement. Prior to beginning
clinical practice, students will be required to submit
CORI/SORI requests. The outcome of the C.O.R.I.
may impact the student’s ability to participate
in the clinical experience.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Associate of Science
Degree in Nursing
2005-2006
Nursing Prerequisites ***
10 credits
MAT 099 eligible
3 cr.
ENG 101
English Composition I
3 cr.
SSI 122
General Psychology**
4 cr.
SCI 201
Anatomy and Physiology I *
Nursing Clinical Sequence
60 credits
First Semester:
9 cr.
ADN 150
Foundations of Nursing
4 cr.
SCI 202
Anatomy and Physiology II
3 cr.
ENG 102
English Composition II
3 cr.
SSI 209
Human Growth and Development
Second Semester:
11 cr.
ADN 151
Nursing in Health and Illness I
4 cr.
SCI 204
Microbiology
Third Semester:
10 cr.
ADN 252
Nursing in Health and Illness II
3 cr.
Elective
(i.e.,HUM,SCI, MAT-100 level
or above)
Fourth Semester:
10 cr.
ADN 253
Nursing Across the Life Span
3 cr.
ADN 254
Issues in Professional Nursing
Total:
70 Credits
* See RCC’s course
catalogue for a full description of courses and a list
of prerequisites. College Biology I is the
prerequisite to A&P I. Microbiology
also has pre-requisite courses. Students may opt to
take the Challenge exam administered by the Science
Department to be exempt from prerequisite requirements.
** Enrollment in or successful completion of
English Composition is pre-requisite to General
Psychology at Roxbury Community College.
Nursing courses are sequential. The successful completion
of each course is a pre-requisite for the next level
course.
***The program requires a specific admission exam
(TEAS exam) as part of the nursing admissions criteria.
Pre-requisite course work should be completed or in
the process of completion prior to taking this exam.
This exam can be taken only once in a given year period.
Roxbury
Community College 1234
Columbus Avenue - Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 - Phone:
617.427.0060
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