According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the United States. This means they play a very critical role in delivering healthcare services to the public. To become a registered nurse (RN), you’ll need to undergo appropriate training and take the necessary board examination to get a license.
In Longwood, Florida, Sunlight Healthcare Academy’s RN Training Course teaches 21st-century skills and attitudes among our students to prepare them for the workforce. Our training curriculum involves hands-on medical practices and healthcare theories, which are painstakingly designed to provide the best possible results.
Upon graduation, registered nurses are expected to:
- Monitor patient behavior and health
- Collect and keep patient records
- Design treatment or care plans
- Perform vital signs checks, diagnostic tests, and physical exams
- Educate patients and their families about the treatment
- Provide counseling to patients and their families
- Provide wound care interventions
- Facilitate IV treatments
- Administer and manage patient medications
- Interpret patient information
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for optimal patient health outcomes
- And more
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Program Objective:
To prepare students for employment as registered nurses. To assist the professional nursing student in acquiring skills comparable to the demands of the health care industry. To provide all students who enroll with sufficient knowledge and skills to effectively practice and to successfully pass the Registered Nurse National Comprehensive Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). The program is offered only on campus (residentially), and students must transfer in all general education and science courses prior to enrolling in core nursing courses.
Program Description:
The professional nursing program consists of 72 credit hours and is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position as a Registered Nurse. The program is designed to train students in all relevant aspects of patient care, including personal care, physical comfort, home health care needs, providing post-operative care, geriatric care, and other critical functions. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in hospitals, home health agencies, clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare settings. Associate Degree nurses may supervise other nurses, practical nurses, and nursing assistants. The program is offered only on campus (residentially).
Length in Weeks: 104
Credential Earned: Students who successfully complete program requirements will earn an Associate of Science in Nursing degree.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Provide patient-centered care that is safe, ethical, and responsive to patient needs.
- Collaborate effectively with inter-professional teams to provide high-quality care.
- Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical decision-making.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
- Use informatics and technology to enhance clinical practice and decision-making.
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education & Science Courses — 33 Credits | |||
| DEP 1001 | Growth & Development | 3 | Transfer |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 | Transfer |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 | Transfer |
| SPC 1001 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | Transfer |
| PHI 2001 | Critical Thinking & Ethics | 3 | Transfer |
| HUN 1001 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 | Transfer |
| BSC 2085 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | Transfer |
| BSC 2085L | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 | Transfer |
| BSC 2086 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | Transfer |
| BSC 2086L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 | Transfer |
| MCB 2010 | Microbiology | 3 | Transfer |
| CHM 1033 | Chemistry for Health Science | 3 | Transfer |
| CHM 1033L | Chemistry for Health Science Lab | 1 | Transfer |
| Nursing Core Courses — 39 Credits | |||
| NUR 1001 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 | |
| NUR 1002 | Introduction to Health Assessment | 2 | |
| NUR 1003 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 1 | |
| NUR 1004 | Nursing Math & Pharmacology | 2 | |
| NUR 1005 | Medical/Surgical and Geriatric Nursing | 5 | |
| NUR 1006 | Pediatric Nursing | 3 | |
| NUR 1007 | Obstetric Nursing | 3 | |
| NUR 1008 | Psychiatric Nursing | 4 | |
| NUR 1009 | Community Health Nursing | 3 | |
| NUR 1010 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing | 6 | |
| NUR 1011 | Leadership & Management | 3 | |
| TOTAL: | 72 | ||
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