Nursing – Associate Degree (ASNAS)
Award: Associate in science in nursing
Program location: South Omaha Campus
The associate degree nurse has both dependent and independent functions within a variety of healthcare environments throughout the community. This member of the healthcare team selects from a variety of therapeutic nursing interventions to provide care for clients. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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51.0
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| 1st year (LPN) major requirements |
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35.0 |
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2nd year (RN) major requirements
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22.0
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Total credit hours required
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108.0
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MCC’s nursing programs have special admissions requirements. Contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current healthcare admission information packet.
General education requirements (51.0 credit hrs.)
The general education requirements for this degree program exceed the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.
Communications
Social sciences
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and Development | 4.5 credits |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Natural sciences
Other
Major requirements for Nursing – Associate Degree (57.0 credit hrs.)
(35.0 credit hours are earned during first-year LPN.)
| NURS 2140 | Adult Nursing IV | 5.0 credits |
| NURS 2150 | Adult Nursing V | 5.0 credits |
| NURS 2210 | Professional Role of the Nurse II | 1.0 credit |
| NURS 2310 | Mental Health Nursing II | 5.0 credits |
| NURS 2410 | Family Nursing II | 5.0 credits |
| NURS 2520 | Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions II | 1.0 credit |
See Curriculum Plan