Nursing, A.S.

CONTACT

Health, Education, Culinary Arts & Human Services Division, 413.552.2030

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Nursing is the art and science of caring. Nursing is an interpersonal process based on values, beliefs, and standards of the profession. Nursing is a profession which utilizes nursing knowledge and principles from the humanities and the biological, behavioral, and social sciences to assist individuals, groups, and communities in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health.

The Associate in Science in Nursing Program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

The Associate in Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

utilize the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care that is appropriate to the needs of the patient or population
practice professional nursing within the legal, ethical, and regulatory framework of the profession
design and implement priority-based, patient-centered care that respects the patient’s individual preferences, values, and needs
demonstrate leadership skills when directing the interdisciplinary team, using appropriate communication techniques, to achieve quality patient care

The application for the Nursing Program can be found either by contacting the Admissions office, 413.552.2321 or by going to the HCC applicant portal.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 30 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
PSY 110(B) - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 216(B) - Human Development Credit(s): 3
SOC 110(B) - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
BIO 217(E) - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
BIO 218(E) - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4
BIO 229(E) - Microbiology Credit(s): 4
NTR 101 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit(s): 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 40 CREDITS

NUR 170 - Fundamentals of Nursing Credit(s): 9
NUR 180 - Health Promotion and Maintenance Credit(s): 9
NUR 270 - Acute Care Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 8
NUR 280 - Complex Care Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 8
NUR 282 - Role Development Credit(s): 2
PHM 171 - Pharmacology I Credit(s): 1
PHM 181 - Pharmacology II Credit(s): 1
PHM 271 - Pharmacology III Credit(s): 1
PHM 281 - Pharmacology IV Credit(s): 1

TOTAL: 70 CREDITS

NOTES

For a comprehensive list of requirements for both admission and completion of this program, please visit the Nursing page on the HCC website.

Nursing students must achieve a C+ or better in all required courses to graduate from the Nursing program. Sciences courses need to be completed within seven years of applying to the program.

Final admission to the program is dependent on successful completion of all general education courses with a minimum grade of C+, Nurses Aid training or direct patient care experience as a PCT, CPR, submission of DPH immunization and health requirements, and passing of the CORI/SORI check, Drug Screening and Fingerprinting. Students must demonstrate ability to adhere to the essential functions throughout enrollment in the program with or without reasonable accommodations.

Professional Licensure and Certification Requirements - Associate in Science in Nursing

Professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state. Licensure and certification in one state does not guarantee automatic licensure in another state. Holyoke Community College offers courses and programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification in states outside of Massachusetts. Holyoke Community College has not made a determination that its curriculum meets State educational requirements for licensure or certification in states outside of Massachusetts.

The Associate in Science in Nursing program prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a registered nurse (RN) in Massachusetts.

For Nursing professional licensure in states other than Massachusetts, please contact the licensing board in your state to determine whether Holyoke Community College’s program meets your state’s requirements for licensure.

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