Regents Online Degree Program Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Contact InformationEmily Bates Fortner
731-425-2622
efortner@jscc.edu
Program/Career Description
The Tennessee Board of Regents is pleased to announce the approval of a new program - the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) to be offered through the Regents Online Degree Program (RODP). This program will prepare nurses to write the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to obtain the title of Registered Nurse (RN) and will directly impact the nursing shortage which critically affects Tennessee and the nation.
The RODP AASN program is for individuals working in healthcare who are certified/licensed healthcare providers. Theory course work is completed online while clinical and labs are offered on-ground provided by the designated home school.
The program is designed to prepare a graduate with the entry-level skills and knowledge needed to assume the role of a registered nurse and succeed on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). The graduate provides and manages patient care, functions as a member of the health care team, and adheres to legal and ethical standards of professional nursing practice. Graduates practice in hospitals, clinics, and extended-care facilities and may continue their nursing education to the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels through a variety of educational articulation options.
Applicants applying for this program must meet program academic requirements, complete required development coursework, complete required pre-requisite biology courses, possess an unencumbered Tennessee license/certification, submit a RODP Nursing program application by the specified deadline, complete the JSCC Nursing admission requirements, and take an admission exam prior to being formally accepted into the program. Admission selection is competitive and is based on a point system. A new class is admitted twice a year and the deadline for program application is April 1 (fall admission) and September 1 (spring admission). Details of the admission process and point system are available in the Department of Nursing. RODP Nursing application and program information can be found online at www.RODP.org
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with AAS | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $36,900 to $41,200 | $46,700 to $63,400 | 28% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Accreditation Information
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing has received initial approval status from the Tennessee Board of Nursing and plans to seek accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program and Degree Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Program Pre-Requisite Biology Courses
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Microbiology OR Pathophysiology
Degree Requirements: General Education Courses
English Composition I
English Composition II OR Speech
General Psychology I or II
Choose ONE Mathematics
MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Choose ONE Humanities and Fine Arts
ART 1010 Art History Survey I
ART 1020 Art History Survey II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Theatre Appreciation
Required Nursing Courses
Fundamentals I
Fundamentals II and Clinical
Medical-Surgical Nursing I and Clinical
Mental Health Nursing and Clinical
Medical-Surgical Nursing II and Clinical
Care of the Childbearing Family and Clinical
Nursing Care of Children and Clinical
Medical-Surgical Nursing III and Clinical
Nursing Management and Clinical
The RODP Associate of Applied Science Nursing Major requires 64/65 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule for Students
In addition to meeting the program admission requirements, RODP nursing students must posses a valid, unencumbered license/certification as a healthcare professional and complete 11/12 hours of prerequisites to be admitted into the RODP AASN Program option:
| First Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals I | 3 |
| Fundamentals II | 3 |
| Fundamentals II Clinical | 2 |
| Math | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Second Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Third Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 3 |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical | 2 |
| Care of Childbearing Family | 2 |
| Care of Childbearing Family Clinical | 1 |
| Nursing Care of Children | 2 |
| Nursing Care of Children Clinical | 1 |
| English Composition II OR Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Fourth Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing III | 3 |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing III Clinical | 2 |
| Nursing Management | 2 |
| Nursing Management Clinical | 2 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |