Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
(3NUR-ADN)
Fast Facts About
the Program
Type: Technical
Degree/Certificate:
Associate of Applied
Science (A.A.S.)
Duration: Five terms
For More Information
Program Objectives
Job Opportunities
San Jacinto College offers the Associate
of Applied Science in nursing for selected
candidates. Completion of the prescribed
courses qualifies students to apply for the
National Council Licensure Exam-Registered
Nurse (NCLEX-RN) required of all registered
nursing candidates. A license to practice as a
registered nurse (RN) is granted by the state to
those graduates who pass this examination.
The job opportunities are endless. Upon
successful completion of the curriculum and
passing of the NCLEX-RN, graduates are entering
a field of infinite professional challenges. The
registered nurse is seen as a vital member of the
health care team and is responsible for being the
integral part of coordinating the majority of the
care related to the client and the client’s wellbeing.
Nursing students receive their education on
the college campus where they share learning
experiences with other college students.
Experience in patient care is received in hospitals
and other agencies in the community. These
agencies and the Texas Medical Center are
known as extended campuses. San Jacinto
College’s professional nursing faculty teaches
and supervises student clinical experiences in
the extended campuses. This clinical experience
is concurrent with theory courses in general and
professional education.
The registered nurse is usually the first point of
contact between the client and the health care
delivery system. The role transcends across all
treatment environments. The registered nurse
can be seen in clinical and non-clinical facilities.
The responsibilities of the professional nurse
encompasses all levels of health and well-being.
The primary purpose of this type of curriculum
is to help the student develop as an individual
and as a responsible citizen who will become a
competent practitioner in professional nursing.
Revised 7/2014
The registered nurse can secure employment in
hospitals, clinics, home health and community
health settings, education, research and
computer/technology arenas. The role is
dynamic and offers innumerable choices in
fulfilling one’s personal goals and endeavors.
Call Center: 281-998-6150
General Email:
information@sjcd.edu
San Jacinto College
Central
8060 Spencer Hwy.
Pasadena, TX 77505
281-476-1842
San Jacinto College
North
5800 Uvalde Road
Houston, TX 77049
281-998-6150, ext. 7726
rn-nursingnorth@sjcd.edu
An equal opportunity institution
Third Term
Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
(3NUR-ADN), Generic Program
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Prerequisite
Credit
BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I* ............................... 4
BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology II* .............................. 4
BIOL 2420 Microbiology and Pathology or
BIOL 2421 Introductory Microbiology* ...................................... 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I*......................................................................3
*MATH 1333 Contemporary Mathematics or
MATH 1314 College Algebra or higher.........................................3
Subtotal 18
First Term
Credit
RNSG 1144 Nursing Skills II.......................................................................1
RNSG 1215 Health Assessment...............................................................2
RNSG 1160 Clinical Nursing Introduction............................................1
PSYC 2301 General Psychology...............................................................3
RNSG 1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice .................................. 4
Subtotal 11
Second Term
Credit
RNSG 1301 Pharmacology.......................................................................3
RNSG 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health...............................3
RNSG 1261Clinical Nursing Common Concepts
of Adult Health......................................................................................2
RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health................................3
RNSG 1262 Clinical Nursing Complex Concepts
of Adult Health......................................................................................2
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development................................3
PHED Activity.................................................................................................1
Subtotal 17
PostY1Summer
Credit
RNSG 2201 Care of Children and Families...........................................2
RNSG 2262 Clinical Nursing Care of Children and Families...........2
RNSG 1251 Care of Childbearing Family..............................................2
RNSG 1263 Clinical Nursing Care of the
Childbearing Family.............................................................................2
ENGL 2311 Technical Report Writing or
ENGL1302 English Composition II..................................................3
PHED Activity.................................................................................................1
Subtotal 12
Fourth Term
Credit
RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing........................................................2
RNSG 2261 Clinical Nursing Mental Health........................................2
RNSG 2121 Prof Nsg Leadership and Mgt...........................................1
RNSG 2263 Clinical Nursing Management of Client Care..............2
**Humanities or Fine Arts..........................................................................3
Subtotal 10
Associate of Applied Science Degree Total
72
Capstone Experience: RNSG 2121
External Learning Experience: RNSG 2263
Verification of Workforce Competencies
Credential Exam: NCLEX-RN
*Students must satisfactorily complete BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and BIOL 2420 or BIOL 2421, and
ENGL 1301, and MATH 1314 or MATH 1333 prior to enrolling in any nursing course. College Preparatory courses which have numbers beginning with 0 do not apply toward the Associate Degree.
*Biology courses must be taken within the last five years with a passing grade no less than “C”. (Any
RNSG courses must have been taken within the last two years with a passing grade no less than “C”).
**Courses which satisfy this requirement are listed in the Humanities and Fine Arts section of the
Transfer Core Curriculum.
Note: Course outline is representative of Fall entry only. Adjustments will be made for Spring entry.
Credit
RNSG 2231 Advanced Concept Adult Health.....................................2
RNSG 2260 Clinical Nursing Advanced Concepts
of Adult Health......................................................................................2
Subtotal 4
Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at www.sanjac.edu/catalog.
281-998-6150
www.sanjac.edu
Connect with us on