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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Health
- Department: Nursing
- Program Code: PNUR.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Admission Requirements 1 | ||
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 2,3 | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following options prior to program entry: | ||
| Option 1: | 4 | |
| Human Structure and Function 2 | ||
| Human Structure and Function Lab 2 | ||
| Option 2: | 9 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Plus | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 2 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 2 | ||
| Option 3: 4 | 12 | |
| Introductory Microbiology 2 | ||
| Introductory Microbiology Lab 2 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics (GE Elective) | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| HLTH 280 | Global Health | 3 |
| PNUR 110 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
| PNUR 110L | Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 115 | Mental Health | 2 |
| PNUR 121 | Nursing Care of the Elderly | 2 |
| PNUR 121L | Nursing Care of the Elderly Clinical | 2 |
| PNUR 125 | Pharmacology for Practical Nursing | 2 |
| PNUR 130 | Comprehensive Care of Adults | 3 |
| PNUR 130L | Comprehensive Care of Adults Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 140 | Nursing Care of the Developing Family | 3 |
| PNUR 151 | Transition to Practice | 2 |
| PNUR 151L | Transition to Practice Clinical | 2 |
| Electives | Select elective credits to bring the total credits earned to a minimum of 60, as needed | 0-8 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
Courses required prior to program entry are included in degree requirements and total credits.
- 2
This course must have been completed within the past seven (7) years.
- 3
This course must be completed prior to program entry but will fulfill the general education requirement for a GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course.
- 4
Students who are also interested in applying for the Registered Nursing program should complete the program prerequisite courses listed under Option 3.
NOTE: All courses listed under Major Requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
NOTE: This program is not yet approved for GI Bill® use.
Degree Plans
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: General education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters, unless they are required for program admission.
The Practical Nursing Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree offers three options for program entry. Below are full course sequences based on each program entry option; select the appropriate Degree Plan based on whichever you prefer.
Degree Plan: Program Entry Option 1 (Fall Start)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| BIOL 127 | Human Structure and Function 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 127L | Human Structure and Function Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology 1,2 | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 1,2 | 3 | |
| ADVISING NOTE: Students should apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program during this semester. | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| PNUR 110 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
| PNUR 110L | Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 115 | Mental Health | 2 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| PNUR 121 | Nursing Care of the Elderly | 2 |
| PNUR 121L | Nursing Care of the Elderly Clinical | 2 |
| PNUR 125 | Pharmacology for Practical Nursing | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PNUR 130 | Comprehensive Care of Adults | 3 |
| PNUR 130L | Comprehensive Care of Adults Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 140 | Nursing Care of the Developing Family | 3 |
| PNUR 151 | Transition to Practice | 2 |
| PNUR 151L | Transition to Practice Clinical | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 280 | Global Health | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics (GE Elective) | 3 |
| Electives | Select elective credits to bring the total credits earned to a minimum of 60 | 0-8 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
This course must have been completed within the past seven (7) years.
- 2
This course is required to apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program.
Degree Plan: Program Entry Option 2 (Spring Start)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credit Hours | |
| BIOL 226 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Plus 1,2 | 1 |
| BIOL 227P | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 227L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology 1,2 | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 1,2 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| BIOL 228 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 228L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 280 | Global Health | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics (GE Elective) | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Electives | Select 3 credits of electives | 3 |
| ADVISING NOTE: Students should apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program during this semester. | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring | ||
| PNUR 110 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
| PNUR 110L | Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 115 | Mental Health | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| PNUR 121 | Nursing Care of the Elderly | 2 |
| PNUR 121L | Nursing Care of the Elderly Clinical | 2 |
| PNUR 125 | Pharmacology for Practical Nursing | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| PNUR 130 | Comprehensive Care of Adults | 3 |
| PNUR 130L | Comprehensive Care of Adults Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 140 | Nursing Care of the Developing Family | 3 |
| PNUR 151 | Transition to Practice | 2 |
| PNUR 151L | Transition to Practice Clinical | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
This course must have been completed within the past seven (7) years.
- 2
This course is required to apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program.
Degree Plan: Program Entry Option 3 (Spring Start)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credit Hours | |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| MMBS 111 | Introductory Microbiology 1,2 | 3 |
| MMBS 111L | Introductory Microbiology Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 1,2 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| BIOL 227 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 227L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology 2 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 228 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 228L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| HLTH 280 | Global Health | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics (GE Elective) | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) | 3 |
| ADVISING NOTE: Students should apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program during this semester. | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring | ||
| PNUR 110 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
| PNUR 110L | Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 115 | Mental Health | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| PNUR 121 | Nursing Care of the Elderly | 2 |
| PNUR 121L | Nursing Care of the Elderly Clinical | 2 |
| PNUR 125 | Pharmacology for Practical Nursing | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| PNUR 130 | Comprehensive Care of Adults | 3 |
| PNUR 130L | Comprehensive Care of Adults Clinical | 3 |
| PNUR 140 | Nursing Care of the Developing Family | 3 |
| PNUR 151 | Transition to Practice | 2 |
| PNUR 151L | Transition to Practice Clinical | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
This course must have been completed within the past seven (7) years.
- 2
This course is required to apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program.
NOTE: All courses listed under Major Requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical judgment by recognizing and analyzing patient cues, prioritizing care needs, generating and selecting nursing actions, and evaluating patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate patient-centered care by establishing therapeutic relationships, conducting comprehensive patient assessments, and involving patients in care decisions.
- Apply principles of safety by identifying and mitigating potential risks in the healthcare environment.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration skills by promoting open communication, participating in interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and contributing to shared decision-making processes during patient care.
- Integrate current research into clinical practice by reviewing nursing literature, implementing evidence-based nursing interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of care.
- Utilize healthcare informatics and technology to support patient care by accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ethical use of health information systems.
- Identify opportunities for quality improvement that lead to enhanced patient care quality and safety by participating in quality improvement projects.
Program Learning Outcomes are based upon the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (2023).