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Notes:
- The core nursing program spans six, full-time quarters beginning each fall or spring, with summer off. Once admitted into the program, you must take nursing core courses in sequence.
- The nursing degree contains prerequisite courses and requirements that must be completed before applying to the core nursing program. Some of these prerequisites must be completed with a grade of B (3.0 GPA) or better.
- Once admitted into the core nursing program, you must take all NURS courses in sequence and maintain a final grade of C in all courses to progress to the next nursing course. Note: a C in nursing courses is 78%. See nursing student handbook for grading and progression policies.
- If you are starting in classes numbered below 100, just add those classes at the beginning of the prerequisite pathway.
Associate in nursing (DTA/MRP) (135 credits)
The purpose of the nursing degree is to educate students to practice professional nursing within varied health care settings in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, and to assist individuals who are experiencing healthcare problems to progress toward optimal health and wellness. The program prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Click below to view the recommended prerequisite and required core class sequences.