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Nursing, PN-to-RN [RN Completion] (AAS)


The AAS Degree is one of two options for RN Completion (PN-to-RN)

  • Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” in all Nursing courses in addition to a grade of “C” in each prerequisite and support course.
  • Credit Hour Requirement: A minimum of 68 credit hours is required for the AAS. This includes Practical Nursing Program nursing courses (20 credits), 20 credit hours of RN curriculum, and 28 credit hours of pre-requisites, general education, and required support courses.
  • Program Code: 2009AAS
  • CIPC: 513801

Advisement

Contact ADN Advising for Application Advisement: adnadvising@weber.edu.

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Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive; therefore, the criteria listed on the application form should be considered as minimum standards. Application criteria can be found on the Associate of Science Degree Nursing Department website. 

All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a “C” grade to start the program. Admission requirements are outlined on the admissions application.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Person-Centered Care: Use nursing knowledge to implement person-centered care by including the person as a full partner in all processes and decisions with respect for differences, preferences, values, and unique needs of the individual.
  • Quality & Safety: Provide safe, quality care by utilizing established and emerging principles that create and maintain a physically and psychologically secure environment.
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Make judgments in practice substantiated by evidence that integrates nursing science and knowledge to provide competent care to individuals and families.
  • Social Determinants of Health: Explain the impact of social determinants of health on patient care.
  • Information Literacy: Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making to provide safe, high-quality healthcare. 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Promote intentional, collaborative clinical decision-making with interdisciplinary colleagues through effective team dynamics to optimize health outcomes.
  • Professionalism: Cultivate a professional identity by embracing nursing characteristics and values, including honesty, civility, accountability, compassion, ethics, and integrity.

Major Course Requirements for PN-to-RN (RN Completion) AAS Option


 

Nursing Courses Required


 The following courses must be taken in sequence. PN to RN students start in the 3rd semester of the associate degree program.

Prerequisite/Support Courses Required


The following courses ust be taken in sequence listed or earlier. Prerequisite and support courses must be completed and passed with a “C” or better prior to progression to the next semester.

Nursing Prerequisite


Support Courses


Must be complete with a “C” grade or better before graduation.