The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is designed to accommodate two groups of students: those who are entering a nursing program for the first time and those licensed practical nurses or certified paramedics seeking educational mobility to the associate-degree level. As a graduate of the ASN program, you will be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become registered nurses. You may seek immediate employment as nurses or choose to transfer their credits to a four-year institution offering a baccalaureate degree.
Sample careers in this field: Registered nurse
See which campuses offer this area of study.
Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 31 - 33 CREDITS |
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Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
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Functional Mathematics |
3 |
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The Art of Geometry |
3 |
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Concepts in Mathematics |
3 |
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Lifespan Development |
3 |
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Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Introduction to Multicultural Studies |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Exposition and Persuasion |
3 |
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Technical Writing |
3 |
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Advanced Human Physiology |
4 |
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General Microbiology I |
3 |
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Introductory Chemistry I |
3 |
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Physics I |
4 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 38 CREDITS |
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Fundamentals of Nursing |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Nursing Lab |
1 |
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Medical-Surgical Nursing I |
2 |
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Medical-Surgical Nursing I Lab |
2 |
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Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical |
2 |
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Pharmacology for Nursing |
3 |
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Medical Surgical Nursing II |
3 |
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Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical |
2 |
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Maternal-child Nursing |
3 |
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Maternal Child Nursing Clinical |
2 |
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Health Care Concepts in Nursing |
1 |
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Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing for the ASN |
3 |
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Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN Clinical |
4 |
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Nursing Care of the Complex Family |
2 |
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Nursing Care of the Complex Family Clinical |
2 |
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Psychiatric Nursing |
2 |
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Psychiatric Nursing Clinical |
1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
69 - 71 |
"Ivy Tech was the opening door to my success. It allowed me to figure out who I was, develop leadership skills and the necessary skills to further my education. I now hold a bachelor's degree in Nursing Science due to the transfer of credits to Indiana State University, and I am currently working on my master's degree. Without the educational roots of Ivy Tech, the confidence and success I now enjoy would never have been."
Rebecca Halon
Technical Certificate in Nursing, '02
Staff Nurse
IU Hospital, Indianapolis
