Nursing, A.A.S.

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Thank you for considering our program. The nursing department is not admitting students at this time. We anticipate our next admission cycle will open April 1, 2025.

Marlon Gibson • (901) 333-5477

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate licensure and employment as a Registered Nurse. Students are prepared to successfully take the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and assume the responsibilities of an entry-level nurse to deliver safe, quality care for a diverse patient population. Application and Admissions information can be found here.

First Semester: 18 Credits

NRSG 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing
NRSG 1120 Pharmacology I
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)²
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Gen. Ed.)²
DIET 1310 Principles of Nutrition

Second Semester: 17 Credits

NRSG 1720 Medical Surgical Nursing I ¹
NRSG 1340 Mental Health
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Gen. Ed.)²
PSYC 1030 Introduction to Psychology (Gen. Ed.)²

Third Semester: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

Humanities/Fine Arts Course Gen Ed Elective (Gen. Ed.)²
NRSG 2740 Medical Surgical Nursing III
NRSG 2240 Professional Practice
MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics (Gen. Ed.)²

Total Program Credits: 67

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field.

¹ These courses are half-semester courses.

² Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

³ A Nursing Comprehensive Exit examination is required for course completion of NRSG 2730 Medical Surgical Nursing II . An approved NCLEX-RN review course is required prior to application for licensure.