From Classroom to Clinic
San Jacinto College’s Nursing, Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to become highly skilled registered nurses ready to serve in hospitals, clinics, and diverse healthcare settings. With a strong foundation in patient care, clinical practice, and critical thinking, students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the fast-paced medical field. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and begin rewarding careers making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Career Opportunities and Income
Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.
Job Entry Requirements. The College informs all students in this program who may have a criminal background that a criminal history could keep graduates from being licensed by the state of Texas. Students with any questions about their background and licensure may speak with the program’s department chair. This is in accordance with Texas House Bill 1508 amendments to Texas Occupations Code Sec 53.152.
Learning & Career Pathway
The Nursing, Associate of Applied Science Degree, is intended to provide students with all skills needed to enter the workforce. At this time, this award is what employers value and hire for job entry, so the College does not currently have other certificates or degrees related to this learning pathway.
Learning Outcomes and Career Skills
A student completing this award will be able to:
- Apply clinical judgment while functioning within the legal scope of a nurse
- Apply evidence-based practices when providing patient centered care for patients with predictable health care needs
- Function as a patient safety advocate when providing patient-centered care
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and members of the health care team
Program Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by:
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 975-5000
Approved by:
Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200
Austin, Texas 78701
Office: 512-305-7400
Fax: 512-305-7401
https://www.bon.texas.gov
Licensure or Certification
Upon receiving the AAS degree, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
External Learning Experiences
This program includes external learning experiences outside of the classroom, e.g., an internship, externship, clinical, practicum, or cooperative learning experience. Those experiences are typically on-site at a business or organization.
All students participating in external learning experiences are required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the external learning sites. Some learning sites outside the college have their own vaccination requirements. These rules come from those facilities and are not mandated by the college. Failure to meet those immunization requirements may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning site.
Locations
College Admission
San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.
Program Admission
In addition to being admitted to the College, students must also be admitted to the Nursing program which has additional requirements and/or steps.
Plan of Study
3NUR-ADN
| Prerequisites | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2301 & BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) and Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 2302 & BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) and Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) 1 | 4 |
| Pick one of these lecture/lab combinations: | 4 | |
| Microbiology for Health Science Majors (lecture) and Microbiology for Health Science Majors (lab) 1 | ||
| Microbiology for Science Majors (lecture) and Microbiology for Science Majors (lab) | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| First Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| RNSG 1413 | Foundations for Nursing Practice | 4 |
| RNSG 1105 | Nursing Skills I | 1 |
| RNSG 1115 | Health Assessment | 1 |
| RNSG 1170 | Geriatric Nursing | 1 |
| RNSG 1160 | Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Second Term | ||
| RNSG 1301 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| RNSG 1341 | Common Concepts of Adult Health | 3 |
| RNSG 1261 | Clinical Nursing Common Concepts for Adult Health | 2 |
| RNSG 2213 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| RNSG 2261 | Clinical Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| RNSG 2201 | Care of Children and Families | 2 |
| RNSG 2262 | Clinical Nursing Care of Children and Families | 2 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fourth Term | ||
| RNSG 2208 | Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women 's Health | 2 |
| RNSG 2260 | Clinical Registered Nursing | 2 |
| RNSG 2332 | Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health | 3 |
| RNSG 2263 | Clinical - Registered Nursing | 2 |
| Creative Arts (Fine Arts) | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| RNSG 2121 | Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management | 1 |
| RNSG 2160 | Clinical: Nursing Management of Client Care | 1 |
| RNSG 2130 | Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Preparation | 1 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students must satisfactorily complete BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture)/BIOL 2101 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab), BIOL 2302 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture)/BIOL 2102 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab), either BIOL 2320 Microbiology for Health Science Majors (lecture)/BIOL 2120 Microbiology for Health Science Majors (lab) or BIOL 2321 Microbiology for Science Majors (lecture)/BIOL 2121 Microbiology for Science Majors (lab); and ENGL 1301 Composition I to enroll in any nursing course. Biology courses must be taken within the last five years with a passing grade no less than C. College Preparatory courses, which have numbers beginning with zero (0), do not apply toward the AAS degree.
Verification of Workforce Competencies:
- Capstone Experience - RNSG 2121 Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management
- External Learning Experience - RNSG 2160 Clinical: Nursing Management of Client Care
- RNSG courses must have been taken within the last two years with a passing grade no less than C.
- Course outline is representative of fall semester entry only. Adjustments will be made for spring semester entry.