Nursing Modular Pathway - Degree
(Selective Admission)
Associate in Applied Science
Nursing
Developmental Courses as Needed
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RDG 20/100 | 3-6 | |
| ENC 90/ENG 100 | 2-5 | |
| MAT 61 | 4 |
General Education Courses
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Laboratory | 4 | Program prerequisite |
| PSY 110 General Psychology | 3 | Program prerequisite |
| MAT 141 Contemporary College Math OR MAT 150 College Algebra OR any Quantitative Reasoning Course at the AA/AS Level |
3 | Program prerequisite |
| NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I OR must be listed on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry |
0-3 | Program prerequisite |
| American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BSL) for Providers | 0-1 | Program prerequisite |
| BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Laboratory | 4 | Prerequisite: BIO 137; must be taken prior to or concurrent with NSG 101 |
| BIO 225 Medical Microbiology with Laboratory | 4 | Prerequisite: BIO 139; must be taken prior to or concurrent with NSG 229 |
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | 3rd semester nursing prerequisite |
| Heritage/Humanities | 3 | Nursing graduation requirement |
| GENERAL EDUCATION SUBTOTAL | 24-28 |
Technical Courses
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 101 Nursing Practice I | 9 | First semester nursing |
| NSG 219 Medical/Surgical Nursing I OR NSG 195 Transition to ADN** OR NSG 199 Accelerated Transition: PN-ADN Bridge** |
7 (4) (2) |
Second semester nursing |
| NSG 212 Behavioral Health Nursing | 3 | Second semester nursing |
| NSG 211 Maternal Newborn Nursing | 3 | Third semester nursing |
| NSG 229 Medical/Surgical Nursing II | 7 | Third semester nursing |
| NSG 213 Pediatric Nursing | 3 | Fourth semester nursing |
| NSG 239 Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 6 | Fourth semester nursing |
| TECHNICAL COURSES SUBTOTAL | 38 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL | 62-66 |
**Taken by Licensed Practical Nurses who meet specific program requirements. Credit may be awarded to Licensed Practical Nurses who meet specific program requirements.
For a list of KCTCS general education classes in each category, go to https://catalog.kctcs.edu/academic-services/general-education-requirements/
KCTCS Catalog: Nursing Modular Pathway - Degree
