Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Degree Map
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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) (LPN-RN Bridge)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Associate Degree Nurse - ADN (LPN to RN Bridge)
Total Credits = 63
This map provides a guide to completing a certificate program or an associate degree. Completion is subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability of the program/courses by location.
SGE = Statewide General Education code
Pre-requisites: Total Credits = 41
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENG 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
010 |
|
PSY 205 |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
050 |
|
BS 104 and |
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology |
5 |
030 |
|
PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
050 |
|
BS 203 |
Microbiology with Lab or Pathophysiology |
3-4 |
030 |
|
ENG102 or |
Composition II, |
3 |
010 or 020 |
|
|
Computer Literacy |
1 |
070 |
|
|
Humanities & Fine Arts |
3 |
060 |
|
|
Practical Nursing Electives |
16 |
|
Semester 1: Total Credits = 14
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NUR 220 |
LPN to RN Transition |
2 |
|
|
NUR 225 |
Health Assessment & Advanced Nursing |
3 |
|
|
NUR 230 |
Adv. Medical Surgical Nursing |
4 |
|
|
NUR 221 |
Adv. Pharmacology |
3 |
|
|
NUR 231 |
Adv. Medical Surgical Clinical |
2 |
Semester 2: Total Credits = 11
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NUR 235 |
Adv. Mental Health Nursing |
2 |
|
|
NUR 236 |
Adv. Mental Health Nursing Clinical |
1 |
|
|
NUR 245 |
High Risk Maternal-Child Nursing |
2 |
|
|
NUR 240 |
Nurse as Leader |
2 |
|
|
NUR 250 |
Professional Nursing Practicum |
3 |
|
|
NUR 260 |
RN Concept Synthesis |
1 |
|
Effective Date 01/10/2026