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Jan 15, 2025
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January 2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Akron
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Program Description
This Associate of Science in Nursing program prepares the prepares the graduate to practice as a nurse generalist as a member of the healthcare team in a variety of settings. The program focuses on patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, and safety. The program emphasizes the use of innovative technologies and preparation for assuming the role of the professional nurse.
Program Outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes)
Upon completion of their program, the student should be able to:
- Prioritize patient-centered care using clinical judgment and the nursing process.
- Collaborate with patients, families and team members to provide safe and culturally competent care.
- Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both systems effectiveness and individual performance.
- Evaluate quality improvement processes to enhance patient outcomes.
- Integrate professionalism and communication skills within the interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
Program Content
A minimum of 72.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
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Required Courses in Nursing
44.00 semester credit hours are required.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this associate degree program must complete a minimum of 26.00 semester credit hours.
6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications
- EN 104 English Composition I
- EN 111 Information Literacy
3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities
- HU 140 Cultural Diversity
3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics
3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Behavioral Science
- PS 105 Developmental Psychology
11.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science
- SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses
- SC 166 Microbiology
- SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses
Courses transferred from other accredited colleges may also be used to meet these requirements. Science courses being transferred from other accredited colleges must meet the nursing program science requirements.
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
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