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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunites for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Top 10 finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College is named in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Palo Alto College

Dec 26, 2024

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Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2015-2016 [Archived Catalog]

Pre-Nursing: Associate of Science concentration in Biology, Pre-Nursing Emphasis

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The nursing profession positively affects the delivery of health care in a variety of settings. The mission of the concentration in Pre-Nursing is to prepare students for further studies that will result in obtaining either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Pre-nursing studies integrate theory and research-based knowledge from the arts, humanities and sciences to develop a foundation for good nursing practice. Additionally, students will acquire written, spoken, and technological skills to communicate effectively in the work place.

Several nursing programs are offered through area colleges and universities. Requirements vary depending on the nursing program institution and can change from one year to the next. Students planning to apply and transfer to certified nursing programs should consult with their faculty advisor for further information concerning the specific requirements.

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 60)

Communications (10) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I
ENGL 1302 - Composition II

Mathematics (20) Core - 1 course (4 credit hours)

MATH 1442 - Elementary Statistical Methods

Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core - 2 courses (8 credit hours)

BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics

Creative Arts (50) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Creative Arts (50) Core

American History (60) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

Select 2 courses from the American History (60) Core

Government/Political Science (70) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

Select 2 courses from the Government/Political Science (70) Core

Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology

Additional Communications (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from:
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication

Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core

Additional Requirements (15 credit hours)

CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I
or CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry I (Lecture) #
and CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry I (Lab) #
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development
Any minimum 1 hour course in the Arts and Sciences

NOTES:

* Students attending UTHSC will also need to complete CHEM 1307 or CHEM1407, SOCI 1301. Many nursing programs in Texas also reguire MATH 1314. Check with your transfer institution regarding transfer requirements.

A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

The student is encouraged to carefully examine requirements at the transfer institution. Requirements vary from institution to institution and can change from one year to the next.

CIP Code: 51.1105
Major Code: PNUR

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