Nursing
Become eligible for the Registered Nurse exam, or prepare to transfer into a BSN.
All TCC associate degrees
Healthcare
Associate of Nursing, RN Option
- Total credits
- 133–135
- Type
- University transfer
About this degree
The Associate in Nursing program prepares students for careers as Registered Nurses through progressive, sequenced curriculum. Upon successful completion, students become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Core requirements
The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.
Admission Required Coursework (63-65 credits)
Biology Courses (20 credits)
Introductory BiologyChoose one
BIOL&160General Cell Biology5 crorBIOL&222Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology5 cr
Advanced Biology CoursesComplete all
BIOL&241Human Anatomy and Physiology 15 crBIOL&242Human Anatomy and Physiology 25 crBIOL&260General Microbiology5 cr
Chemistry Courses (5 credits)Choose one
CHEM&121Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry5 crorCHEM&161General Chemistry w/Lab I5 cr
Communication Studies Courses (5 credits)Choose one
CMST&101Introduction to Communication5 crorCMST&210Interpersonal Communication5 crorCMST&220Public Speaking5 crorCMST&240Intercultural Communication5 crorCMST320Professional and Organizational Communication5 cr
English Courses (10 credits)
English CompositionComplete all
ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
Additional Composition CourseChoose 1
ENGL&102Composition II: Argument and Persuasion5 crENGL103Composition III: Writing about Literature5 crENGL&235Technical Writing5 cr
Math Course (5 credits)Complete all
MATH&146Introduction to Statistics5 cr
Nutrition Course (3-5 credits)Choose one
NUTR&101Human Nutrition5 crorNUTR250Nutrition in Healthcare I3 cr
Psychology Courses (10 credits)
Introductory PsychologyComplete all
PSYC&100General Psychology5 cr
Lifespan PsychologyComplete all
PSYC&200Lifespan Psychology5 cr
Humanities Course (5 credits)
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Core Requirements (72 credits)
Level 1 (12 credits)Complete all
NURS101Health & Illness Level 12 crNURS115Skills and Assessment Lab I2 crNURS153Pharmacology I1 crNURS181Professional Concepts I1 crNURS191Clinical I3 crSOCSC204Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare I3 cr
Level 2 (12 credits)Complete all
NURS102Health & Illness Level 25 crNURS116Skills and Assessment Lab II3 crNURS154Pharmacology II1 crNURS192Clinical II3 cr
Level 3 (12 credits)Complete all
NURS103Health & Illness Level 33 crNURS124Clinical Simulation III2 crNURS155Pharmacology III1 crNURS193Clinical III3 crPHIL201Ethics and Policy in Health Care I3 cr
Level 4 (12 credits)Complete all
NURS201Health & Illness Level 44 crNURS226Clinical Simulation IV2 crNURS256Pharmacology IV1 crNURS294Clinical IV3 crPHIL202Ethics and Policy in Health Care II2 cr
Level 5 (12 credits)Complete all
NURS202Health & Illness Level 54 crNURS227Clinical Simulation V2 crNURS257Pharmacology V1 crNURS295Clinical V3 crSOCSC205Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare II2 cr
Level 6 (12 credits)Complete all
NURS228Clinical Simulation VI1 crNURS244Preparation for the Natl Council Licensing Exam1 crNURS287Professional Concepts II2 crNURS296Transition to Practice: Clinical6 crNUTR251Applied Nutrition for Nursing2 cr
Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.
