Associate of Applied Science Degree: (NUR-AAS)
About the Program
The Nursing program at WCCCD offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. Graduates of the Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Program requirements include specific courses in the nursing major and general education. All Nursing courses are 7.5 weeks. The Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care as staff nurses in a variety of health care settings.
This Program Offers:
- Associate of Applied Science Degree: 69 credit hours
Nursing Mission
The mission of the WCCCD nursing program is to educate, prepare and empower student nurses to become competent registered nurses who exemplify professional practice in a compassionate caring manner. The program strives for excellence using best practice standards that promotes the health and wellness of individuals, families, groups, and communities in a culturally diverse society.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the WCCCD Nursing Program, the student will:
- Apply professional accountability congruent with the roles, responsibilities, and values associated with nursing practice
- Integrate evidence-based principles as a foundation for nursing practice
- Demonstrate effective patient centered care to diverse populations in a variety of care environments
- Examine care standards with continuous scrutiny for the betterment of individuals, families, groups, and communities
Degree Application Requirements
The WCCCD Nursing program admits students twice a year in the Spring and Fall semesters. Admission is competitive and student selection is based on the following:
- High School transcript, copy of High School diploma or Certified GED scores showing date of completion
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities previously attended, including WCCCD
- Two (2) original Reference Letters; one from employer and one personal reference, signed and dated within 60 days of application submission. If unemployed, submit two personal references. Letters written by family and WCCCD faculty or staff are not accepted
- Entrance exam scores
- Essay. Typed, signed and dated 500-1,000 word essay describing, “How I plan to be successful in completing the Nursing Program”
- Background Check via www.castlebranch.com required upon acceptance to program
- Attendance at information meeting. Submit an Original Information Meeting Attendance Form dated within a year of nursing application submission
- Completion of Nursing Program prerequisite courses
PLEASE NOTE: WCCCD Nursing Program does not accept the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) to fulfill any program requirements.
Students are also required to complete the following:
- Fulfill all of WCCCD admission requirements
- Fulfill WCCCD Nursing program admission requirements
- Pass a background check, drug screen, and other health requirements
- Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Nursing Department or a Health Science Center Operations Specialist.
Admission into the Nursing program is contingent upon all requirements being successfully met.
Degree Requirements
- Students must complete all coursework with a grade of “C” or better to meet graduation requirements
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