course outline

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Feb 22, 2006

It is very easy to find course outlines for nursing classes on the internet by doing a search or by actually going to college websites and accessing their nursing department websites. Not all, but some professors will post their course outlines and syllabi on a website. You can get a lot of good information by gleaning through those. It will be a little time consuming, but should be a lot easier for a computer person like you. I'd start by accessing the websites of the college you are planning to attend and then the colleges close to you, then within your state. I think you will be surprised at what you will find. Go into their bookstore sites to see what textbooks they require as well to give you an idea of what books they are using.

I suggest that if you want to get started studying your prerequisites that you get the required textbooks your school is using and just open them up and start reading. Oh, and don't forget to check the school's website to see if any of the profs have their syllabi on line. The most intensive pre-req is anatomy. Bones, muscles and cells seem to be the most frustrating because there is a lot to learn. Repetition is the key to getting through these things. So, starting to read about them now will help.

marriedfairy2005 · Feb 22, 2006

thank you so much for the info. I looked at my school, but they are not listed on there, so I will check with the other schools around here and all. thanks again

Nutmeg5575 · Feb 22, 2006

This is an example of an ADN program (2 year):

Math elective

English 101

Chemistry (at some schools)

Biology 101

Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2

Microbiology

Psychology

Human Growth and Development

Humanities elective

arts elective

Sociology

Speech (at some schools)

PE (at some schools)

For a 4 year degree you usually have to take all of the above plus:

Statistics

Nutrition

Chemistry (you have to take it for a 4 year degree)

English 102

Sometimes more depending on the school. Like the other person said take care of these classes before starting your nursing program. What college are you thinking of attending?

marriedfairy2005 · Feb 23, 2006

I will be going to Columbus Techincal College, thank you for the information

Nutmeg5575 · Feb 23, 2006

This is their program:

Associate Degree Nursing is a 108 credit hour degree program that can be completed in 7 sequenced quarters. Courses will include algebra, English composition and rehtoric, humanities, psychology, sociology, speech, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, computer technology, as well as specific nursing courses. The program consists of classroom instruction, laboratory demonstration and practice, and clinical experience in a variety of health care facilities. The graduate will be eligible to apply for the Georgia Board of Nursing license exam (NCLEX-RN). Students are required to make a minimum of a C in all courses. The program has full approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing, and is accredited by the National League for Nursing. The ADN curriculum has been accepted by Columbus State University and Troy University RN-BSN Bridge Program for advanced degrees.

So besides your nursing classes this is what you need.

Anatomy and Physiology I

English Composition and Rhetoric I

Introduction to Microcomputers

College Algebra

Anatomy and Physiology II

English Composition and Rhetoric II

Psychology

Medical Microbiology

Human Growth and Development

Sociology

Speech

Humanities

http://www.columbustech.org/associate_degree.cfm

marriedfairy2005 · Feb 23, 2006

thank you so much. When I would do a search for the school it kept coming up as columbustech.edu but the page wouldn't load. I tried your link and it came up great! Again thank you so much for the help.