CALHOUN
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CALHOUN
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
NURSING PROGRAM
NURSING PROGRAM
Associate of Applied Science
Practical Nursing Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Practical Nursing Certificate
About the Program
About the Program
Calhoun's Nursing program is structured for a seamless transition
from Practical Nursing (certificate) to Registered Nursing (AAS). After
successful completion of 3 semesters, students are eligible to write the
NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Students then have an option to continue
for two semesters to complete the AAS degree for eligibility to write the
NCLEX-RN exam for licensure as an RN. The program provides the
student with knowledge and skills to function as an integral health care
provider. Nursing is a dynamic career with multiple opportunities for
employment and growth.
Calhoun's Nursing program is structured for a seamless transition
from Practical Nursing (certificate) to Registered Nursing (AAS). After
successful completion of 3 semesters, students are eligible to write
the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Students then have an option to continue for two semesters to complete the AAS degree for eligibility to
write the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure as an RN. The program provides the student with knowledge and skills to function as an integral
health care provider. Nursing is a dynamic career with multiple opportunities for employment and growth.
Employment
Employment
Nurses are employed in many settings including hospitals, clinics, occupational health facilities, and long-term care facilities. More information
on this high-demand career field can be found at www.bls.gov.
Nurses are employed in many settings including hospitals, clinics, occupational health facilities, and long-term care facilities. More information
on this high-demand career field can be found at www.bls.gov.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
• Unconditional admission to the college.
• Receipt of completed application for admission to nursing
program before published deadline
• A minimum of 18 ACT composite score National or Residual
• A minimum of 2.5 GPA for nursing required academic core
courses
• A minimum of 2.5 GPA cumulative high school GPA for
students without prior college courses (GED will be used if
applicable)
• Meet the essential functions for nursing
• Eligible for ENG 101, BIO 201 and MTH 100
There is no expiration date on general education courses
(ENG, BIO, MTH). Requirements are subject to change.
• Unconditional admission to the college.
• Receipt of completed application for admission to nursing
program before published deadline
• A minimum of 18 ACT composite score National or Residual
• A minimum of 2.5 GPA for nursing required academic core
courses
• A minimum of 2.5 GPA cumulative high school GPA for
students without prior college courses (GED will be used if
applicable)
• Meet the essential functions for nursing
• Eligible for ENG 101, BIO 201 and MTH 100
There is no expiration date on general education courses
(ENG, BIO, MTH). Requirements are subject to change.
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
• ACT score. Possible 36 points with no time limit on when
the test was taken.
• Points from Nursing required college courses (i.e. ENG 101,
MTH 100 or higher, BIO 201 and BIO 202)
• Points for grades are as follows: A=3 points, B=2 points and
C=1 point
• Additional 10 points awarded as determined by the
individual college policy and procedure.
• ACT score. Possible 36 points with no time limit on when
the test was taken.
• Points from Nursing required college courses (i.e. ENG 101,
MTH 100 or higher, BIO 201 and BIO 202)
• Points for grades are as follows: A=3 points, B=2 points and
C=1 point
• Additional 10 points awarded as determined by the
individual college policy and procedure.
Estimated Costs
Estimated Costs
Tuition information is available through the Calhoun website at
www.calhoun.edu. Additional costs involve books, fees, transportation
to and from class, and supplies. The Office of Student Financial
Services has information on grants, scholarships, work study, and
loans.
Tuition information is available through the Calhoun website at
www.calhoun.edu. Additional costs involve books, fees, transportation
to and from class, and supplies. The Office of Student Financial
Services has information on grants, scholarships, work study, and
loans.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Admission to the program is by selection due to limited space. Visit
calhoun.edu for more info on nursing and other health programs.
For any additional questions, contact the Nursing Department secretary at 256-306-2794. Application packets are available on our
website at http://www.calhoun.edu/
Admission to the program is by selection due to limited space. Visit
calhoun.edu for more info on nursing and other health programs.
For any additional questions, contact the Nursing Department secretary at 256-306-2794. Application packets are available on our
website at http://www.calhoun.edu/
NURSING CURRICULUM PLAN
NURSING CURRICULUM PLAN
FIRST TERM
NUR 112
MTH 100
BIO 201
COURSE HOURS
Fundamental Concepts of Nursing
Intermediate College Algebra
Anatomy and Physiology I
7
3
4
TOTAL
14
SECOND TERM
NUR 113
ENG 101
PSY 210
BIO 202
COURSE HOURS
Nursing Concepts I
English Composition I
Human Growth and Development
Anatomy and Physiology II
8
3
3
4
TOTAL
18
THIRD TERM
NUR 114
NUR 115
SPH 106
or 107
COURSE HOURS
Nursing Concepts II
Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning
Speech
8
2
3
TOTAL
13
FIRST TERM
NUR 112
MTH 100
BIO 201
COURSE HOURS
Fundamental Concepts of Nursing
Intermediate College Algebra
Anatomy and Physiology I
7
3
4
TOTAL
14
SECOND TERM
NUR 113
ENG 101
PSY 210
BIO 202
COURSE HOURS
Nursing Concepts I
English Composition I
Human Growth and Development
Anatomy and Physiology II
8
3
3
4
TOTAL
18
THIRD TERM
NUR 114
NUR 115
SPH 106
or 107
COURSE HOURS
Nursing Concepts II
Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning
Speech
8
2
3
TOTAL
13
Students completing NUR 112, 113, 114, and 115 and required academic courses
will be awarded the Practical Nursing certificate. Students who have completed
required academic courses and continue in the program through completion of
NUR 211 and 221 will be awarded an Associate Degree in Applied Science.
Students completing NUR 112, 113, 114, and 115 and required academic courses
will be awarded the Practical Nursing certificate. Students who have completed
required academic courses and continue in the program through completion of
NUR 211 and 221 will be awarded an Associate Degree in Applied Science.
FOURTH TERM
FOURTH TERM
NUR 211
BIO 220
COURSE HOURS
Advanced Nursing Concepts
Microbiology
7
4
TOTAL
11
FIFTH TERM
NUR 221
HUM
COURSE HOURS
Advanced Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning
(Ethics Preferred)
TOTAL
7
3
10
NUR 211
BIO 220
COURSE HOURS
Advanced Nursing Concepts
Microbiology
7
4
TOTAL
11
FIFTH TERM
NUR 221
HUM
COURSE HOURS
Advanced Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning
(Ethics Preferred)
TOTAL
7
3
10
BIO 103 and PSY 200 are waived as pre-requisites
for students entering PN or RN programs.
BIO 103 and PSY 200 are waived as pre-requisites
for students entering PN or RN programs.
Total Credit Hours: 66
Total Credit Hours: 66
Rev. 4/16
Rev. 4/16
Calhoun Community College
Calhoun Community College
P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 • 256-306-2500
www.calhoun.edu
P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 • 256-306-2500
www.calhoun.edu
Your Community. Your College. Your Future.
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