This major helps graduates prepare for employment primarily in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Graduates provide nursing care to individuals with commonly occurring acute or chronic health problems. After earning the associate degree, students are eligible to take the registered nurse examination for licensure by the State Board of Nursing. Students must carry liability insurance and have an annual health examination.
Students are also responsible for their own transportation to clinical settings.
The use of a car may be necessary. Graduates of this major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree program in Nursing. For the Associate in Science degree in Nursing, a minimum of 68 credits is required. A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.