Monroe University offers a three-semester full-time RN Associate degree program. Graduates of the Monroe University LPN Certificate program and non-Monroe LPNs may apply to the program. This is a full-time day program. The course of study provides the basis for students to use critical thinking to apply increasingly complex knowledge, skills, technologies, and patient care activities into evidence-based nursing practice. Upon completion of the program the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree and is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the RN Associate in Applied Science degree program, the graduate will be able to provide Culturally Competent Care with achievement of the following outcomes:

1. Demonstrate intermediate through advanced skills to provide holistic, quality care and health teaching for individuals and families. (SLO #1: Patient – Centered Care)
2. Examine elements of inter-professional care coordination to address the healthcare needs of individuals and families. (SLO #2: Teamwork and Communication)
3. Apply evidence-based research practice to make sound clinical judgments in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. (SLO #3: Evidence-Based Practice)
4. Use standardized tools and/or methods of measurement to identify quality improvement interventions for the safe care of individuals and families across the health care continuum. (SLO #4: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety)
5. Use healthcare informatics to improve individual patient health outcomes (SLO#5: Informatics)
6. Develop the nursing plan of care for individuals in congruence with the patient’s healthcare needs, preferences, customs, values, and beliefs. (SLO #6: Culturally Competent Care) 

For information on the admission requirements for Nursing programs, visit Nursing Admission Requirements 

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) applying directly into the AAS Nursing Degree Program will be granted 22 credits for nursing core courses upon validation of New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and must have completed the following prerequisites:

• Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Microbiology with labs at the college level with grades of C+ or higher
• Introduction/General Psychology and English I at the college level with grades of C or higher
• Algebra, Biology/Living Environment, and Chemistry in high school or college with grades of C+ or higher
• The passing grade for all Nursing courses is 77.5%.

Registered Nurse AAS Curriculum

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major-Related Courses
NS-207	LPN to RN Transition/Introduction to Culturally Competent Care	2
NS-209	Health Assessment Across the Lifespan	3
NS-216	Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Bearing Family	3
NS-217	Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Rearing Family	3
NS-221	Advanced Pharmacology	2
NS-228	Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Mental Health Alterations	3
NS-250	Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations I	5
NS-255	Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations II	5
NS-261	Trends in Professional Nursing	3
Major-Related Courses Subtotal		29
General Education and Related Courses
English Credits		3
LA-102	Introduction to Sociology	3
LA-255	Psychology Across the Lifespan (or upper-level psychology course)	3
SC-130	General Chemistry	3
SC-130L	General Chemistry Lab	1
General Education and Related Courses Subtotal		13
Total Credits		42

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
NS-207	LPN to RN Transition/Introduction to Culturally Competent Care (AAS only course)	2
NS-221	Advanced Pharmacology	2
NS-228	Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Mental Health Alterations	3
LA-255	Psychology Across the Lifespan (or other Psychology elective)	3
SC-130	General Chemistry	3
SC-130L	General Chemistry Lab	1
	Credits	14
Semester 2
NS-209	Health Assessment Across the Lifespan	3
NS-216	Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Bearing Family	3
NS-250	Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations I	5
LA-102	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Credits	14
Semester 3
NS-217	Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Rearing Family	3
NS-255	Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations II	5
NS-261	Trends in Professional Nursing	3
English Electives		3
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	42