Associate Degree in Nursing (A45110)
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEXRN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities. Advanced placement pathways exist for the practicing LPN or certified paramedic interested in pursuing their Associate Degree in Nursing. Details on admission requirements can be located at https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/nursing-adn-lpn-nurse-aid-nfp/
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| NUR 111 | Introduction to Health Concepts | 8 |
| NUR 117 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| NUR 112 | Health Illness Concepts | 5 |
| NUR 113 | Family Health Concepts | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Summer Semester
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| NUR 114 | Holistic Health Concepts | 5 |
Elective
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NUR 211 | Health Care Concepts | 5 |
| NUR 212 | Health System Concepts | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring Semester
| NUR 213 | Complex Health Concepts | 10 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Requirements
Humanities Electives