Associate in Science
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02360)

Prepares students for careers in nursing through the study of the humanities, natural/social sciences, and the field of nursing. Emphasis on nursing theory and clinical practice. Graduates are eligible to apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate the ability to actively participate and contribute to patient report meetings and patient/family conferences and analyze as well as prioritize the information obtained.
• Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate the ability to articulate professionally and competently in the healthcare setting on issues regarding patient care.
• Upon completion of the program, the student will analyze, compute and correctly provide medications to the patient in the healthcare setting.
• Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate collegiality and appropriate communication techniques when working with diverse healthcare providers, patients and family members.
• Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate critical thinking skills and differentiation in plan of care for patients from various cultural backgrounds.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Prerequisites
ADN 140	READING AND COMPOSITION FOR NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS	3
BIOL 260	HUMAN ANATOMY *	4
BIOL 261	PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY *	4
BIOL 265	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY *	4
MATH 60	INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I (FOR LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS)	4
Math proficiency as evidenced by earning a “C” or better in MATH 60 or a higher-numbered math course with equivalent content, except MATH 100 or MATH 115 which do not meet the minimum program standards. Recommend MATH 119, PSYC 270, or SOC 270 for students planning to transfer.
Total Units		19

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Units
ADN 112	FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING	2
ADN 112L	FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CLINICAL LABORATORY	5
ADN 111A	PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY I	2
	Units	9
Second Semester
ADN 113	MATERNAL AND CHILD NURSING	3
ADN 113L	MATERNAL AND CHILD NURSING LABORATORY	5
ADN 111B	PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY II	2
	Units	10
Third Semester
ADN 221	ADULT NURSING	5
ADN 221L	ADULT NURSING LABORATORY	5
	Units	10
Fourth Semester
ADN 114	NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP I	2
ADN 223	GERONTOLOGY	2
ADN 223L	GERONTOLOGY LABORATORY	4
ADN 225	NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP II: PRECEPTORSHIP	2
	Units	10
	Total Units	39

The following courses can be taken at any time as part of the General Education (GE) requirement for nursing. Per the Nursing program application, additional points will be given for completion of all GE courses prior to application. Nursing students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. intuition may have their general education courses credited, but according to the California Board of Nursing, will still need to meet nursing curriculum requirements including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, psychology, oral communication, English writing course, and a child development or developmental psychology course.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Take 3 units from Area C in Group 1: Fine Arts or Group 2: Cultural Studies		3
COMM 103	ORAL COMMUNICATION	3
or COMM 174	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
PSYC 101	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
CD 170	PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT	3
or PSYC 230	DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Total Units		12

Proficiencies required for department acceptance into this program include college-level reading (RDG 158), and Intermediate Algebra I (MATH 60).

*

Or four semester units of equivalent courses from an accredited institution. Required science courses taken at Southwestern College have prerequisite courses of BIOL 100, BIOL 101, and CHEM 100 or CHEM 170 or equivalent.

To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.

LVN to ADN Transition Program

California licensed vocational nurses are eligible to apply for a one-year LVN-ADN transition program. Credit toward first year ADN courses is granted upon evidence of licensure. Students take a transition course before joining the ADN class in the third semester. Students must submit a Waive a Major Requirement petition to earn credit for LVN courses. 

Completion of prerequisites required.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Prerequisites
BIOL 260	HUMAN ANATOMY *	4
BIOL 261	PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY *	4
BIOL 265	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY *	4
Total Units		12

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Units
ADN 221	ADULT NURSING	5
ADN 221L	ADULT NURSING LABORATORY	5
	Units	10
Second Semester
ADN 114	NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP I	2
ADN 223	GERONTOLOGY	2
ADN 223L	GERONTOLOGY LABORATORY	4
ADN 225	NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP II: PRECEPTORSHIP	2
	Units	10
Summer Semester
ADN 115	TRANSITION TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING	2
ADN 115L	TRANSITION TO AS LABORATORY	1
	Units	3
	Total Units	23

30 UNIT OPTION

California LVNs may take the “30 unit option” but will not be graduates from the nursing program or the College unless all other requirements are met. Please contact the director of the program for an explanation of the advantages and limitations of this option. Vocational nurses completing this option may be graduates of the Southwestern College nursing program and of the College only if they complete other graduation requirements prior to taking the licensure examination. Only those completing the requirements in the major are eligible to wear the Southwestern College nursing pin.

Completion of prerequisites required.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Prerequisites
BIOL 260	HUMAN ANATOMY *	4
BIOL 261	PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY *	4
BIOL 265	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY *	4
Total Units		12

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Units
ADN 221	ADULT NURSING	5
ADN 221L	ADULT NURSING LABORATORY	5
	Units	10
Second Semester
ADN 114	NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP I	2
ADN 223	GERONTOLOGY	2
ADN 223L	GERONTOLOGY LABORATORY	4
ADN 225	NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP II: PRECEPTORSHIP	2
	Units	10
Summer Semester
ADN 115	TRANSITION TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING	2
ADN 115L	TRANSITION TO AS LABORATORY	1
	Units	3
	Total Units	23

*

Or four semester units of equivalent courses from an accredited institution. Required science courses taken at Southwestern College have prerequisite courses of BIOL 100, BIOL 101, and CHEM 100 or CHEM 170 or equivalent.

Some courses within this program may require additional coursework/prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in these courses. Please consult the individual course listings for prerequisites and any other limitations on enrollment.