Nursing (RN)
Associate in Applied Science - Transfer Degree
Purpose
The RN nursing program at Centralia College is designed to prepare men and women to give nursing care in a variety of health care settings.Students who complete the RN program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). In addition to preparing a student to compete for employment in the nursing profession, the AAS-T degree provides science and general education courses appropriate for students planning a future transfer directly into selected Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs.
A maximum of 24 students are selected each year for the RN program. RN students must apply for admission to the program. Students wishing to enter the RN program must meet all of the prerequisite courses, grad point average requirements, and be eligible for licensure as a PN in Washington State. Complete RN admission application materials are available through the Centralia College Office of Admissions and Records.
If you are admitted to the RN program, you must then provide consent forms and immunization records to the Nursing Director and attend a mandatory orientation session. Before beginning clinicals, students must receive clearance from the Washington State Patrol regarding the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act. This involves a criminal records check required by clinical facilities in order to be at those clinical sites. You also must show proof of current CPR Certification.
Students should be able to meet the Program Objectives associated with the following nursing roles: Caregiver, Professional, Decision Maker, Researcher, Communicator, Manager/Leader, Teacher
Recommended Course Schedule
Prerequisites
| CHEM& 121 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| PSYC& 200 | Lifespan Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| ZOOL 251 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 5 |
| ZOOL 252 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 5 |
| Eligible for PN licensure in Washington State |
Core Requirements
Courses which are recommended to be taken prior to admission into Nursing Program
| BIOL& 260 | Introduction to Microbiology | 5 |
| MATH 108 | Probability & Statistics | 5 |
| SPEE 110 | Speech Communications | 5 |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
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| ANTH& 206 | Cultural Anthropology | 5 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution | 3 |
Nursing Courses
Fall Quarter
| NURS 200 | LPN to RN Transition* | 2 |
| NURS 201 | Complex Alterations-Psych/OB/Pediatric | 12 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Winter Quarter
| NURS 202 | Complex Alterations-Medical/Surgical | 12 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Spring Quarter
| NURS 203 | Acute Complex Alterations | 8 |
| NURS 220 | Management/Leadership in Nursing | 5 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
*Transition class for students who do not complete NURS 101, 102, 103, 110 at Centralia College