Nursing
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing prepares the licensed practical nurse (LPN) as a professional registered nurse (RN). This degree is based upon nursing and related sciences to promote, restore, and maintain the health of human beings. Critical reasoning is developed to manage complex patient-care situations in healthcare agencies and the community. Graduates of this program are generalists with the necessary academic preparation to pursue further nursing degrees and continuing professional development. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing has full approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, 3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (573) 751-0293; www.pr.mo.gov.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is a three-semester program. Students will participate in clinicals at approved healthcare agencies that may include local hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and area schools. Upon successful completion of the program and approval from the Missouri State Board of Nursing, students become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Enrollment in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is limited, and students are selected for this program on a competitive basis. Contact the Office of Admissions for specific application requirements, forms, and the application deadline.
Students who are admitted to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program should be aware that they will be subject to drug screening. Criminal background checks will be required prior to clinical placement. Per Missouri law, persons who have been convicted of or pled guilty to certain felony offenses may be prohibited from holding any direct patient care positions. This could prevent placement in and completion of clinical education courses, which are required to complete this LPN to RN degree program.
Students enrolled in nursing courses with both clinical and lecture components must pass both course components at the same time. If one course component is failed, both course components must be repeated and passed at the same time.
In order to continue in and graduate from the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program, students must maintain a grade of 75% or better in all “Core Curriculum” courses, a “B” or better in all science courses (Microbiology and Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab I and II), and a grade of “C” or better in all other courses.
To view program outcome data, visit https://statetechmo.edu/adnfacts/.
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program is to provide licensed practical nurses education mobility and a transition path to become a professional registered nurse. The professional registered nurse contributes to comprehensive healthcare through critical reasoning in the use of the nursing process, clinical competence, quality outcomes, and patient advocacy. Partnerships with the community through healthcare, governmental, and accrediting agencies assist the program with providing learning environments in which students build upon their skills and knowledge to strengthen their understanding of local, state, and national health issues.
Program Goals
The goals of the program are to provide the opportunity for students to develop:
- Ability to transition from a Licensed Practical Nurse to a professional Registered Nurse.
- Skills to be a safe and effective practitioner as a professional Registered Nurse.
- Individual growth in their personal, professional, and community lives.
- Skills to meet the objectives of the Missouri State Board of Nursing through teamwork and collaboration with peers, nursing faculty, advisory committee members, and cooperating agencies.
- Ability to assume a role as a member and manager of both the nursing and healthcare team.
- Clinical reasoning skills and documentation skills within the scope of the professional Registered Nurse.
- Competency in patient-centered care professional nursing practice.
- Knowledge and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become a professional Registered Nurse.
- Ability to contribute to the profession of nursing through life-long learning, safe quality patient management, and evidence-based practice producing quality outcomes.
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Classification of Instructional Programs - 51.3801
Core Curriculum
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| SUB-TOTAL | 29 | ||
General Education Requirements
Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.
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| General Education Requirements | 19 | ||
| Must Include: | |||
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A mathematics course approved by the Nursing department chair. |
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| May Not Include: | |||
| SUB-TOTAL | 19 | ||
Program Requirements
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| SUB-TOTAL | 11 | ||
Graduation Requirements
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It is a graduation requirement of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program for students to earn a grade of 75% or better in all "Core Curriculum" courses, a "B" or better in all science courses (Microbiology and Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab I and II), and a "C" or better in all other courses. |
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| SUB-TOTAL | 1 | ||
| PROGRAM TOTAL | 60 | ||
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