Nursing-Advanced Standing, AAS

Program Details

Entry Requirements

• BIO 168 - Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIO 173 - Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4
• ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
• PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
• MAT 156 - Statistics Credits: 3

Semester 1

• ADN 110 - Intro. to Professional Nursing Credits: 2
• ADN 180 - Adv. Concepts of Nursing I Credits: 4
• ADN 181 - Adv. Concepts of Nursing II Credits: 6

Semester 2

• ADN 200 - NCLEX ADN Review Credits: 2
• ADN 201 - Adv. Concepts of Nursing III Credits: 6
• ADN 202 - Professional Nursing Preceptor Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 41

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $11,301 does not include other cost of nursing courses required but not part of this program.

*****Fees***

Licensure Exam-Board of Nursing is an approximate cost. The cost may vary depending on state of initial licensure, if other than Iowa.

Licensure Exam-PearsonVue Testing is an approximate cost. The cost may vary depending on state of initial licensure, if other than Iowa.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

To learn more about Nursing as an occupation, the kind of work you will do and the skills you need, visit the Nursing Pathways webpage.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Make decisions and accept accountability for own actions and the actions of others.
• Be able to perform required nursing care skills (see attached performance standards).
• Function effectively in an emergency or crisis situation.
• Use judgment and problem-solving skills to plan, supervise and provide care to patients.
• Be self-directive in identifying and pursuing learning needs.
• Be flexible and have ability to prioritize and change from one task to another rapidly.
• Demonstrate leadership skills through participation and student organizations and other professional activities.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Take required liberal arts support courses in advance when possible.
• Strengthen study and academic skills prior to entry (math ability, speed and level of reading, problem-solving skills, ability to manage and organize large amounts of information from multiple sources, test-taking skills).
• Plan ahead to have own transportation and to resolve conflicts between personal responsibilities (family, finances, etc.) and Nursing program demands.
• Family support is important.
• Restrict work; homework and required class preparation/activities are demanding.
• Clinical rotations while in the program may be days or evenings.
• Baccalaureate degree completion is available at four-year colleges/universities.
• Criminal background checks will be completed on each student. Criminal convictions or documented history of abuse may delay or prevent students from participating in clinical education experiences. Students unable to participate in clinical education will be unable to complete the Nursing program.
• Average starting salary $89,010 (US Department of Labor, 2022).

Program Competencies

1. Utilize clinical judgment to manage and provide care to diverse client populations through acute, chronic and life-threatening conditions. 
2. Demonstrate nursing values and ethics, knowledge, leadership, and communication.
3. Incorporate the client’s body, mind, spirit, age, culture, socioeconomic background, and environment when delivering care.
4. Provide effective and collaborative nursing care that promotes positive client outcomes, while protecting the client and health care personnel from harm.
5. Demonstrate collaborative and therapeutic communication with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team.

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