Regular Track
Associate of Science in Nursing Curriculum (Regular Track)
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Degree Program is a 66 credit hour, selective
admission program that consists of two academic years. Students who successfully complete
the program may apply to the Missouri State Board of Nursing to determine eligibility
to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Applicants accepted into the ASN program may begin classes if ENG 110 Writing I, BMS 110 Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences, MTH 130 (or higher) placement, and PSY 121 Introductory Psychology have been completed or will be completed by program start
date. Applicants may begin the nursing program without PSY 121 if permission is obtained
from the Nursing Department prior to the start of nursing courses. The Nursing Department strongly urges students to complete any or all of the general education requirements (as indicated
with an *) of the ASN degree prior to the start of nursing courses.
Associate of Science in Nursing Curriculum - Regular Track
| Year 1 - Semester 1 |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 100 Fundamentals of Nursing |
7 |
| BMS 267 Human Anatomy |
4* |
| BMS 268 Human Physiology |
4* |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology (if needed) |
3* |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 101 Adult Medical - Surgical Nursing I |
8 |
| NUR 201 Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
| BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology |
3* |
| Year 2 - Semester 3 |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 204 Adult Medical - Surgical Nursing II |
9 |
| NUR 202 Pharmacology |
3 |
| Year 2 - Semester 4 |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 212 Nursing Care Across the Lifespan |
9 |
| NUR 220 Current trends and Issues in Nursing (capstone course) |
3 |
| Civics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3* |
| Credit Breakdown (66 hours for the ASN) |
Credit Hours |
| Prerequisite Courses |
10 |
| General Education Courses |
14 |
| Nursing Courses |
42 |
| Nursing (AS) Degree |
Credit Hours |
| Total Hours Required |
66 |
