Associates Degree Of Science In Nursing
The ASN program at AMA is a Pre-licensure program for undergraduate study leading to the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Nursing. This Pre-licensure program is designed to prepare students for a professional nursing career. This is a two-year program that prepares students for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX).
The AMA Associate Degree in Nursing prepares students for eligibility to apply for the Registered Nurse National Council Licensing Examination.
The AMA nursing program is fully accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Program Details
Program Hours:
77 Semester Credits
Program Length:
96 Weeks
Program Award:
Degree
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Program Summary
Admissions Requirements
- Obtain and complete the Program Application
- Present a high school diploma or GED
- Obtain and complete the Program Application
- Present a high school diploma or GED
- Obtain and complete the Program Application
- Present a high school diploma or GED
*Note: All students will be required to pass a nursing entrance exam prior to enrolling and participating in core nursing courses.*
Program Objectives
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a Registered Nurse (RN); the student can apply to the Florida Board of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX exam to acquire a Florida Nursing License. This will allow the student to work at a profession level of nursing. The student will be able to see employment in Hospitals, Clinics, Home Health Center, Schools and Doctors’ Offices.
Upon successful completion of this program the student shall be able to:
- Provide a learning environment that will lead to successful completion of program objectives.
- Prepare a responsible and accountable professional nurse who uses critical thinking while providing competent, safe, client/patient care.
- Prepare the graduate to provide nursing care in a variety of settings.
- Prepare the graduate to value personal and professional growth as lifelong learners.
- Prepare the graduate to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN® examination on first take and become gainfully employed.
- Provide competent, safe nursing care.
- Incorporate the nursing process as the foundation for nursing practice.
- Demonstrate respect for the client/patient of diverse backgrounds.
- Practice with integrity and respect for the individual.
- Implement current knowledge of theory-evidenced-based practice, and critical-thinking skills in the care and management of client/patients, families, and community.
- Apply principles of collaboration, communication, change, and education during all client/patient interaction.
- Provide client/patient care incorporating the use of technology.
- Adapt to the evolving health care environment by valuing professional development, lifelong learning, and advancement of the nursing profession.
- Practice within the boundaries of the State Nurse Practice Act.
Accreditation & Membership
Curriculum
Semester 1
ANAP001 – Anatomy & Physiology 1
ANAP001L – Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lab
ENGC011 – English Composition
MATH010 – Applied Mathematics
NUTR012 – Nutrition
SPCC001 – Public Speaking
Semester 2
ANAP002 – Anatomy & Physiology 2
ANAP002L – Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab
MICR011 – Microbiology
CHEM001 – Chemistry
PSYC011 – General Psychology
Semester 3
NUR 1020 – Fundamentals of Nursing
NUR 1020L – Fundamentals of Nursing Lab
NUR 1020C – Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical
NUR 1060 – Adult Health Assessment
NUR 1060L – Adult Health Assessment Lab
NUR 1151 – Nursing Pharmacology
NUR 1151L – Nursing Pharmacology Lab
Semester 4
NUR 1121 – Medical-Surgical Nursing I
NUR 1121L – Medical-Surgical Nursing I Lab
NUR 1121C – Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical
NUR 2552 – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
NUR 2552C – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical
NUR 2630 – Community Health Nursing
NUR 2630C – Community Health Nursing Clinical
Semester 5
NUR 2791 – Advance Medical-Surgical Nursing
NUR 2791L – Advance Medical-Surgical Nursing Lab
NUR 2791C – Advance Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
NUR 2350 – Obstetrical Nursing
NUR 2350L – Obstetrical Nursing Lab
NUR 2350C – Obstetrical Nursing Clinical
Semester 6
NUR2450 – Pediatric Nursing
NUR2450L – Pediatric Nursing Lab
NUR2450C – Pediatric Nursing Clinical
NUR2960 – Professional Nursing Leadership
NUR2960C – Professional Nursing Leadership Clinical
NUR3000 – Nursing Capstone/NCLEX Review