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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING
 This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree and prepares students to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX.RN). Graduates, who pass the NCLEX.RN, can enter the healthcare workforce as confident, competent professional nurses. The RN is highly skilled and educated. The RN is prepared to function in the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and contributing member of a healthcare team. While at the bedside, the RN is accountable for decisions that impact the healthcare outcomes for the patient. The scope of the RN's practice is defined in the State of Colorado's Nurse Practice Act.
Beginning students in this program are enrolled in general education courses, nursing theory courses, and clinical practice. The nursing courses begin with Foundations courses that introduce students to the practice of nursing, nursing theories, legal and ethical issues in nursing, and basic concepts of patient care. Students then advance through nursing courses that include more complex concepts in patient care and specialty nursing areas such as mental health, maternal-child nursing and care of pediatric patients.
This Program is offered at the following location:
 Aurora, CO
Kansas City, MO
How long is the program?
The entire program consists of six (6) ten (10) week terms.
What skills will I learn?
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Growth and Development
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Communication
- Sciences
- Care of patients with complex illnesses
- Critical Thinking
- Maternal-Child Care
- Care of the Pediatric Patient
- Community Health
- Leadership
Where can I work?
- Acute Care
- Sub-Acute Care
- Surgical Centers
- Ambulatory Care Centers
- Rehabilitation Facilities
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Home Health Agencies
- Hospices
- Community Health Agencies
- Schools
- Government Agencies
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