Nursing AAS
Graduate ready for nursing practice
Build the skills and experience to become a registered nurse ready to care for adult or pediatric patients in hospitals, clinics, and other practice settings.
Students who complete the Practical Nursing Certificate may continue directly into the second year of the pathway, the Nursing Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program. Building upon the knowledge and skills acquired as practical nurses, students develop advanced competencies in nursing assessment, clinical decision-making, patient-centered care, leadership, and evidence-based practice. Current New York state LPN’s can apply to bridge into the Nursing AAS degree program and earn prior learning assessment (PLA) credits. Click the “Learn more about the Nursing AAS program” button below for more information.
Upon successful completion of the AAS degree requirements, graduates are awarded an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Graduates who obtain RN licensure are prepared for entry-level professional nursing practice in a wide range of healthcare settings. Jefferson’s Nursing A.A.S. program offers:
- Personalized instruction from faculty with real-world experience
- High-tech classrooms and a fully equipped clinical practice simulation laboratory
Suggested 4-Semester Pathway
The four-semester pathway is intended for the typical college-ready student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NUR 100: PN Fundamentals | 6 |
| NUR 120: PN Pharmacology I | 1 |
| ALH/INT Elective: INT 111: College Foundations; ALH 110: Dosage Calculations for Nurses and Other Health Care Providers; ALH 145: Intro to Medical Terminology | 1-2 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| BIO 251: Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NUR 101: PN Adult Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 112: PN Nursing Care of Special Populations | 4 |
| NUR 121: PN Pharmacology II | 1 |
| NUR 130: PN Transition to Practice | 1 |
| BIO 252: Anatomy and Physiology 21 | 4 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NUR 210: RN Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 220: RN Nursing Care of Families | 4 |
| ALH 110: Dosage Calculations for Nurses and Other Health Care Providers | 2 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1 | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours: 18
*strongly recommend taking in the summer term
| Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NUR 211: RN Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 221: RN Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 230: RN Nursing Leadership | 1 |
| BIO 202: Microbiology | 4 |
Lookup Course Description
Degree requirements for Nursing A.A.S.
| Nursing Requirements (37 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing Certificate NUR credits | 17 |
| NUR 200: LPN-RN Bridge (For current LPNs that did not graduate from JCC PN Certificate) |
(2) Not included in total |
| NUR 210: RN Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 220: RN Nursing Care of Families | 4 |
| NUR 211: RN Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 221: RN Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 230: RN Nursing Leadership | 1 |
| Practical Nursing Certificate Credits | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing Certificate gen ed credits | 15 |
| Restricted Elective | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ALH 110: Dosage Calc for Healthcare Providers Required for JCC PN Cert. grads (non-bridge students) |
2 |
| Social Sciences Requirements (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Math and Science (7 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 202: Microbiology | 4 |
| MTH 174: Mathematical Probability & Statistics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours 64
Nursing AAS Degree Planning Worksheet
| Nursing Requirements (40 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NUR 111: Nursing 1 - Basic Needs | 7 |
| NUR 112A: Maternal and Newborn Health | 3.5 |
| NUR112B: Medical/Surgical 1 | 3.5 |
| NUR 212: Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 231A: Medical/Surgical 2 | 5 |
| NUR 231B: Psychosocial Nursing | 5 |
| NUR 232: Medical/Surgical 3 | 10 |
| NUR 234: Seminar in Nursing | 2 |
| ALH 145 – Introduction to Medical Terminology or ALH 110 – Dosage Calculations or INT 111 – College Foundations |
1
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| English Requirements (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| Social Sciences Requirements (6 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSY 133 – Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 144 – Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Math and Science (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 2021 – Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 2511 – Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 2521 – Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| MTH 174 – Mathematical Probability & Statistics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours 64
Accreditation
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is: continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2437, fax (315) 786-2471 or toll free (888) 435-6522
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday
Program Contacts
Laura Young
Typist
lyoung@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2319
Kady Hoistion
Director of Nursing
khoistion@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2322
Donna Stevenson
AVP of STEM, Health Professions, & Business
dstevenson@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2323