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     2006-08 Curriculum & Programs of Study

    Associate of Science - Nursing

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    The Nursing Program leads to an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. The program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination for registered nurses. The curriculum is designed as a career program. Students who desire to continue their education may transfer credits to a number of institutions of higher learning.

    This program of study requires special admission as explained below. Contact the Office of Enrollment and Registration Services, Advising and Counseling Services, or the Nursing Department for additional information and an application.

    Admission to the Nursing Program
    This program requires special admission. The nursing sequence of professional courses (NURS) begins in both the fall and the spring semesters, and enrollment is limited. The nursing sequence of professional courses for the LPN to RN accelerated bridge program begins in summer only. Admission is selective and competitive. Applicants with the strongest credentials will be given priority acceptance. Meeting the minimum academic requirements for admission to the College does not guarantee acceptance into the Nursing Program. The Department of Nursing confirms official acceptance to the program by letter.

    Admission requirements include the following:

    • Acceptance to Georgia Perimeter College
    • Satisfaction of all Learning Support requirements
    • Completion of at least one of the following courses within the last six years:
      BIOL 1611 and 1611L Human Anatomy and Physiology I
      BIOL 1612 and 1612L Human Anatomy and Physiology II
      BIOL 1913 and 1913L Microbiology
      It is recommended that applicants complete as many general education courses as possible before enrolling in the professional courses.
    • Completed Nursing Program Application available on the department website
    • A 2.5 grade point average or better for completed general education and biology course requirements
    • Passing score on the Nursing Entrance Test. The Nursing Department notifies applicants when to take the test after the program application is received and evaluated.
    • Applicants whose primary language is not English are required to have a TOEFL score of 550 on the written test or 213 on the computerized test. Contact the Nursing Department for authorization to take the TOEFL.
    • MATH 1101 or higher, and PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H must be taken prior to entering the nursing program or may be taken the same semester as NURS 1921.
    • The College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) does apply to this career program. An applicant that is admitted to the College under this program for fall 2006 and after will be subject to CPC requirements.

    For additional nursing program requirements go to: http://www.gpc.edu/~gpcnurs/index.htm.

    Readmission for Nursing
    Any student not satisfactorily completing Nursing courses because of academic or other reasons must reapply for admission to the program and meet the same requirements as any other applicant. The Admissions Committee will determine if the student will be readmitted and the appropriate level of reentry. Readmission is not guaranteed.

    Nursing
    General Education and Professional Curriculum

    General Education for Nursing 35 hours
    Required courses:
    RSCH 1203 Research Strategies and Technology (formerly ATEC 1203) 1 hour
    BIOL 1611 & BIOL 1611L (a, b) Human Anatomy & Physiology I (a) 4 hours
    BIOL 1612 & BIOL 1612L (b) Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 hours
    BIOL 1913 & BIOL 1913L (c) Microbiology 4 hours
    COMM 1201* Public Speaking 3 hours
    ENGL 1101* English Composition I 3 hours
    HIST 2111* United States History I 3 hours
    or  
    HIST 2112* (d) United States History II 3 hours
    MATH 1101 (e) Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 3 hours
    PHED 1101 Choices for Life 1 hour
    POLS 1101* (d) American Government 3 hours
    PSYC 1101* Introduction to General Psychology 3 hours
    Select one course from Core I Area C Humanities/Fine Arts 3 hours
    RGTT 0000 (f) Any Regents' Test 0 hours

    NOTES:
                *Or Honors version
                 (a)    The prerequisites for BIOL 1611 and BIOL 1611L must be met in one of the following ways:
    • One year of high school chemistry within the last five years, with a "C" or better in all parts, OR
    • Satisfactory performance on a science departmental placement exam, OR
    • CHEM 1951, CHEM 1151 & 1151L, or CHEM 1211 & 1211L, each with a "C" or better.
                (b)    These biology courses cannot be used in Area D for any program of study. (However, they are required courses in Area F for AS Health & Physical Education.)
                (c)    BIOL 1913 and BIOL 1913L can be used for Nursing and Dental Hygiene only. These courses cannot be used in Area D or Area F for any other program of study.
                (d)        If Political Science (POLS 1101*) and US History (HIST 2111* or HIST 2112*) are transferred in as integrated courses, students will be asked to take ENGL 1102*.
                (e)        Any other college-level mathematics course (except Liberal Arts Mathematics) may be substituted.
                (f)    The Regents’ Test is a required competency level test in writing and reading. Both parts of the Regents’ Test must be passed prior to entering the second year of the Nursing Program. For information on the Regents’ testing program, see the college Catalog.

    Professional Curriculum for Nursing
    Required courses by year:    		 36 hours
    First-year courses (g):
    NURS 1921  (h) Fundamental Concepts of Nursing (c) 8 hours
    NURS 1930  (h) Intermediate Concepts of Nursing (c) 9 hours

    Second-Year courses (f) and (g):
    NURS 2922 Childbearing Family Concepts of Nursing (Obstetric Nursing Concepts) 3 hours
    NURS 2924 Psychiatric/Mental Health Concepts of Nursing 3 hours
    NURS 2927 Childrearing Family Concepts of Nursing (Pediatric Nursing Concepts) 4 hours
    NURS 2928 Advanced Concepts of Nursing 9 hours

    NOTES:
                 (f)    The Regents’ Test is a required competency level test in writing and reading. Both parts of the Regents’ Test must be passed prior to entering the second year of the Nursing Program. For information on the Regents’ testing program, see the college Catalog.           
                (g)    The passing of standardized nursing exams is required for successful progression from course to course and from First Year to Second Year.             
                (h)        Advanced placement students (for example, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)) who meet specific requirements and complete NURS 1950 or 1926 (a special accelerated course) with a "C" or better may exempt NURS 1921 and NURS 1930. Call the Office of Admissions and Registration, Advising and Counseling Services, or the Nursing Department for further information.