Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Courses
Award: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Required number of credits: 83.5
Program Start: Fall, Spring
As a student in a health program at Hawkeye Community College, and to participate in clinicals, you will be required to complete the following screenings: Criminal background check, sex offender registry, child abuse registry, and dependent adult registry. The outcome could possibly affect your opportunities to participate in the clinical setting.
2021–2022 Suggested Sequence of Study
The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. Part-time students should visit with a program advisor for a modified sequence of study.
When registering for classes refer to your Academic Evaluation to see your specific program requirements and ensure proper registration.
Courses are subject to change.
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General education course. |
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Course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite. |
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Course meets 100% online. |
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Course meets face-to-face after 5:00pm. |
| 8WK1 | Course meets the first 8 weeks of the semester. |
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| 8WK2 | Course meets the second 8 weeks of the semester. |
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Students must achieve a minimum "B" grade in all prerequisite courses and an 80% in all other courses required to complete the program.
Chemistry prerequisite: In addition to the following prerequisite coursework, students must have completed two semesters of high school chemistry or CHM-122 Introduction to General Chemistry with a minimum "C" grade to be eligible for acceptance in the nursing program. See Admissions Requirements for more information.
| Prerequisites |
| BIO-168 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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E
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4 |
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| BIO-173 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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E
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4 |
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| ENG-105 |
Composition I
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O
E
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3 |
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| HSC-108 |
Introduction to Health Professions
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2 |
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| HSC-168 |
Nurse Aide
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3.5 |
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Total Credits 16.5
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* HSC-168 Nurse Aide must be completed through an accredited college or show proof of CNA Registry. Applicants will need to provide an official transcript showing successful course completion or work with Admissions to confirm being on the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry.
| Semester 1 |
| MAT-110 |
Math for Liberal Arts
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-OR- |
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E
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3 |
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| MAT-102 |
Intermediate Algebra
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4 |
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| MAT-121 |
College Algebra
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-OR- |
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4 |
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| PNN-115 |
Introduction to Nursing
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4 |
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| PNN-116 |
Introduction to Nursing Skills Lab
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2 |
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| PNN-117 |
Nursing Clinical I
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1 |
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| PNN-118 |
Nursing Clinical II
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1 |
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| PNN-122 |
Introduction to Pharmacology
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2 |
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| PNN-216 |
Health Promotion & Maintenance Across the Lifespan
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2 |
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Total Credits 15
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| Semester 2 |
| BIO-151 |
Nutrition
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O
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3 |
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| PNN-214 |
Basic Health Alterations A
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3 |
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| PNN-215 |
Basic Health Alterations B
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3 |
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| PNN-218 |
Nursing Clinical III
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1 |
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| PNN-219 |
Foundations of Nursing Skills Lab
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2 |
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| PNN-221 |
Nursing Clinical IV
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1 |
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| PNN-319 |
Issues and Trends in Practical Nursing Leadership
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2 |
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Total Credits 15
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Students are strongly encouraged to take the LPN licensure exam after Semester 2 coursework has been completed. Students will then have the option to begin working as an LPN.
| Semester 3 |
| ADN-121 |
Transition to Professional Nursing
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2 |
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| ADN-122 |
Advanced Nursing Skills
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2 |
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| ADN-124 |
Complex Health Alterations
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3 |
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| ADN-125 |
Nursing Clinical V
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2 |
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| ADN-128 |
Community and Mental Health Nursing
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2 |
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| ADN-231 |
Advanced Pharmacology
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2 |
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| PSY-111 |
Introduction to Psychology
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O
E
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3 |
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| SPC-101 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
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O
E
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3 |
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Total Credits 19
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| Semester 4 |
| ADN-224 |
Complex Health Alterations B
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3 |
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| ADN-225 |
Nursing Clinical VI
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2 |
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| ADN-226 |
Complex Maternal Child Health Alterations
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3 |
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| ADN-227 |
Nursing Clinical Community and Special Populations
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2 |
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| ADN-331 |
Issues in Nursing Management
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2 |
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| ADN-333 |
Holistic Client Care
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2 |
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| BIO-186 |
Microbiology
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E
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4 |
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Total Credits 18
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| Math Electives |
| MAT-128 |
Precalculus
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4 |
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| MAT-134 |
Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
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3 |
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| MAT-156 |
Statistics
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O
E
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3 |
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| MAT-210 |
Calculus I
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4 |
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| MAT-216 |
Calculus II
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4 |
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| MAT-219 |
Calculus III
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4 |
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