Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Courses
Award: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Required number of credits: 85.5
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.
2020–2021 Suggested Sequence of Study
The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program in the academic year listed. 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. |
| O |
Course meets 100% online. |
| E |
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 a minimum "C" grade in all other courses required to complete the program.
Additional prerequisite coursework is required for program acceptance. 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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* PNN-100 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- |
O
E
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3 |
◆
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| MAT-102 |
Intermediate Algebra
-OR- |
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4 |
◆
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| MAT-121 |
College Algebra
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-OR- |
|
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-207 |
Introduction to Pharmacology
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3 |
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| PNN-332 |
Lifespan and Health Promotion and Mental Well-Being
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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
E
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3 |
◆
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| PNN-311 |
PN Issues and Trends
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O
E
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1 |
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| PNN-330 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
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5 |
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| PNN-333 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
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5 |
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| PNN-399 |
Practical Nursing Capstone
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1 |
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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-123 |
Physical Assessment
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2 |
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| ADN-452 |
Complex Health Concepts Mod A
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5 |
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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 17
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| Semester 4 |
| ADN-453 |
Complex Health Concepts Mod B
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5 |
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| ADN-458 |
Nursing Care of Special Populations
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O
E
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7 |
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| BIO-186 |
Microbiology
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E
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4 |
◆
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Total Credits 16
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| Semester 5 — Summer |
| ADN-315 |
Professional Roles of Nursing Practice
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2 |
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| ADN-455 |
Complex Health Concepts Mod C
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3 |
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| ADN-499 |
Passage to Professional Practice
* |
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1 |
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Total Credits 6
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* Required summer course for fall start students.
| 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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