ADN Degrees
Associate of Science in Nursing
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Certificate in Practical Nursing (LPN)
Associate of Science in Nursing (AS)
This degree is designed as an alternative to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing to allow students to more closely meet the entry baccalaureate requirements of colleges of nursing while completing their requirements to apply for state licensure as an RN.
General Education (39 cr)
Communications (9 cr)
ENG 111 English Composition I (3)
SPCH 130 Public Speaking (3)
Choose one of the following two courses:
ENG 112 English Composition II (3)
ENG 116 Technical Writing (3)
Mathematics (3 cr)
Choose one of the following two courses:
MATH 150 College Algebra (3) or
MATH 145 Intro to Probability and Statistics (3)
Laboratory Science (12 cr )
BIOL 210 Microbiology (3)
BIOL 210L Microbiology Lab (1)
BIOL 237 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
BIOL 237L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1)
BIOL 238 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3)
BIOL 238L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6-9 cr) *
PSY 105 General Psychology (3)
PSY 290 Developmental Psychology (3)
*If you choose to take a third course in this discipline, it must be from a discipline other than PSY. If you choose a third course from this area, you need only complete six credit-hours (two courses) in Humanities.
ANTH 101/L Physical Anthropology w/Lab (4)
ANTH 102 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 111 Language and Culture (3)
ANTH 207 Cultures of New Mexico (3)
ECON 200 Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 201 Microeconomics (3)
GEOG 111 World Geography (3)
PSCI 110 The Political World (3)
PSCI 200 American Politics (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 220 Social Problems (3)
SOC 225 Marriage and the Family (3)
Humanities and Fine Arts (6-9 cr) *
*You must select courses from at least two different discipline areas from the following list. If you have chosen to take three courses from the social sciences area, you will need two courses from this area, each of which must be from different disciplines.
ART 105 Introduction to Art (3)
ART 107 History of Art (3)
ENG Lit. courses numbered 260-298 (3)
HIST 101 Western Civilization I (3)
HIST 102 Western Civilization II (3)
HIST 161 History of the U.S. to 1877 (3)
HIST 162 History of the U.S. from 1877 (3)
HIST 260 History of New Mexico (3)
HUM 101 Humanities I (3)
HUM 102 Humanities II (3)
MUS 105 Music Appreciation (3)
PHIL 110 Intro to Philosophical Problems (3)
PHIL 220 Ethics (3)
THE 120 Introduction to Theatre I (3)
THE 130 History of Theatre (3)
THE 220 Introduction to Theatre II (3)
Health, Physical Education & Recreation (1 cr)
Elective (1)
Program Requirements (44 cr)
HSCI 204 Nutrition (3)
NURS 104 Dosage Calculation (2)
NURS 106 Pharmacology I (2)
NURS 107 Pharmacology II (2)
NURS 113 Nursing Fundamentals (4)
NURS 113L Nursing Fundamentals Clinical (2)
NURS 114L Health Assessment (1)
NURS 125 Medical/Surgical Nursing I (4)
NURS 125L Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical (2)
NURS 116 Intro to Maternal/ Child Nursing (2)
NURS 214 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (2)
NURS 214L Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical (3)
NURS 225 Medical/Surgical Nursing II (4)
NURS 225L Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical (2)
NURS 217 Maternal-Newborn Nursing (1)
NURS 217L Maternal-Child Nursing Clinical (1)
NURS 218 Pediatric Nursing (1)
NURS 218L Pediatric Nursing Clinical (1)
NURS 235 Medical/Surgical Nursing III (4)
NURS 235L Medical/Surgical Nursing III Clinical (2)
NURS 240 Role Transition/RN (1)
Total Credit Hours: 84
Sequence of Courses
Year I Level II
Fall Semester (14 cr)
NURS 104 (2)
NURS 106 (2)
NURS 113 (4)
NURS 113L (2)
NURS 114L (1)
SPCH 130 (3)
Spring Semester (14 cr)
NURS 107 (2)
NURS 116 (2)
NURS 125 (4)
NURS 125L (2)
Humanities Elective (1)
Communications Elective (3)
Summer Semester (3 cr)
NURS 119 (2) May be offered in spring or summer semesters
NURS 116L(1)
These are optional courses. *(May also take Math or Humanities elective during summer)
Year II Level II
Fall Semester (14 cr)
NURS 225 (4)
NURS 225L (2)
NURS 217 (1)
NURS 217L (1)
NURS 218 (1)
NURS 218L (1)
Humanities/Soc/
Behavioral Elective (3)
Spring Semester (16 cr)
NURS 235 (4)
NURS 235L (2)
NURS 214 (2)
NURS 214L (1)
NURS 240 (1)
*Humanities Elective (3)
*Math 145 or Math 150 (3)
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)
Students who pursue the Associate Degree in Nursing may elect to complete either the Associate of Applied Science degree or the Associate of Science/Nursing degree.
General Education (27 cr)
Communications (6 cr)
ENG 111 English Composition I (3)
Choose one of the following courses:
ENG 112 English Composition II (3)
ENG 116 Technical Writing (3)
SPCH 130 Public Speaking (3)
SPAN 230 Spanish for Health Professions
Lab Sciences (12 cr)
BIOL 210 Microbiology (3)
BIOL 237L Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4)
BIOL 238L Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 cr)
PSY 105 General Psychology (3)
PSY 290 Developmental Psychology (3)
Humanities (3 cr)
Elective (3)
Health, Physical Education & Recreation (1 cr)
Elective (1)
Program Requirements (44 cr)
HSCI 204 Nutrition (3)
NURS 104 Dosage Calculation (3)
NURS 106 Pharmacology I (2)
NURS 107 Pharmacology II (2)
NURS 113 Nursing Fundamentals (4)
NURS 113L Nursing Fundamentals Clinical (2)
NURS 114L Health Assessment (1)
NURS 116 Introduction to Maternal/Child Nursing (2)
NURS 119 Role Transition/PN (2)
NURS 125 Medical/Surgical Nursing I (4)
NURS 125L Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical (2)
NURS 217 Maternal/Newborn Nursing (1)
NURS 217L Maternal/Newborn Nursing Clinical (1)
NURS 218 Pediatric Nursing (1)
NURS 218L Pediatric Nursing Clinical (1)
NURS 225 Medical/Surgical Nursing II (4)
NURS 225L Medical/Surgical Nursing II Clinical (2)
NURS 235 Medical/Surgical Nursing III (4)
NURS 235L Medical/Surgical Nursing III Clinical (2)
NURS 214 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (2)
NURS 214L Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical (3)
NURS 240 Role Transition/Registered Nurse (1)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 72
Sequence of Courses
Year I Level II
Fall Semester (14 cr)
NURS 104 (2)
NURS 106 (2)
NURS 113 (4)
NURS 113L (2)
NURS 114L (1)
Communication Elective (3)
Spring Semester (10 cr)
NURS 107 (2)
NURS 116 (2)
NURS 125 (4)
NURS 125L (2)
Summer Semester (3 cr)
NURS 119 (2) May be offered in spring or summer semesters
NURS 116L (1)
These are optional courses.
Year II Level II
Fall Semester (10 cr)
NURS 225 (4)
NURS 225L (2)
NURS 217 (1)
NURS 217L (1)
NURS 218 (1)
NURS 218L (1)
Spring Semester (13 cr)
NURS 235 (4)
NURS 235L (2)
NURS 214 (2)
NURS 214L (1)
NURS 240 (1)
Humanities Elective (3)
Certificate in Practical Nursing (LPN)
Students who complete the pre-requisites and Level I course work for the ADN Program as well as NURS 119/Role Transition-PN and NURS 116L Intro to Maternal/Child Nursing Clinical have the option to petition for the Certificate in Practical Nursing. Students may exit the program at this time or continue to Year II/Level II.
General Education (21 cr)
Communications (3 cr)
ENG 111 English Composition (3)
Math/Computers/Lab Sciences (12 cr)
BIOL 210L Microbiology with Lab (4)
BIOL 237L Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4)
BIOL 238L Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab (4)
Social/Behavioral Science (6 cr)
PSY 105 General Psychology (3)
PSY 290 Developmental Psychology (3)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (27 cr)
HSCI 204 Nutrition (3)
NURS 104 Dosage Calculations (2)
NURS 106 Pharmacology I (2)
NURS 107 Pharmacology II (2)
NURS 113 Nursing Fundamentals (4)
NURS 113L Nursing Fundamentals Clinical (2)
NURS 114L Health Assessment (1)
NURS 116 Intro to Maternal/Child Nursing (2)
NURS 116L Intro to Maternal/Child Nursing Clinical (1)
NURS 119 Role Transition/PN (2)
NURS 125 Medical/Surgical Nursing I (4)
NURS 125L Medical/Surgical Clinical I (2)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS = 48
Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester (11 cr)
NURS 104 (2)
NURS 106 (2)
NURS 113 (4)
NURS 113L (2)
NURS 114L (1)
Spring Semester (10 cr)
NURS 107 (2)
NURS 116 (2)
NURS 125 (4)
NURS 125L (2)
Summer Semester (3 cr)
NURS 119 (2) May be offered in spring or summer semesters
NURS 116L (1)