Locations: Dallas-Fort Worth
Overview
Classification of Instructional Programs Code (CIP): 51.3801 (Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN))
Standard Occupational Classification Code (SOC): 29-1141.00 (Registered Nurses)
Clock Hours: 1580
Quarter Credits: 99.0
Method of Delivery: Blended
Number of Weeks: 80*
*Weeks May Be Extended Depending on Holiday Schedules
A total of 99 quarter credits are required to earn the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN), which includes completion of general education, fundamentals of nursing, beginning, intermediate, and advanced medical/surgical nursing, obstetrics and pediatrics, mental health, geriatrics, community health nursing, and leadership with co-requisite clinical practicums for each course. Selected courses in the ADN program will be in a fully online delivery format.
The objective of this program is to provide students with the appropriate general education, didactic theory, and hands-on skills required to begin a career as a professional nurse.
The ADN program teaches students to use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and the nursing process to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care for diverse patients in common and emerging health care settings. In collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, assist clients through self-care deficits and health deviations. Students will learn to use informatics to communicate, access, monitor and evaluate patient data.
The nursing program is divided into eight 10-week quarters and is in a blended format with each course sharing a percentage of instruction online and a percentage of instruction face to face. Graduates of this program may pursue entry-level positions as Registered Nurses in a variety of health care settings.
Completion of the program is acknowledged by the awarding of an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
Learn more about ACC's Associate Degree in Nursing Program
Program Location: Dallas-Fort Worth
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT111 | Human Anatomy | 30 | 20 | 0 | 50 | 4.0 |
| MATH100 | College Mathematics I † | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS101 | Professional Communication & Role Transition Seminar † | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1.0 |
| PHYS111 | Human Physiology | 30 | 20 | 0 | 50 | 4.0 |
Totals |
110 |
40 |
0 |
150 |
13.0 |
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICR112 | General Microbiology | 30 | 20 | 0 | 50 | 4.0 |
| NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS112C | Fundamentals of Nursing Lab/Clinical | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
Totals |
70 |
20 |
120 |
210 |
12.0 |
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS113 | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS113C | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
| PHARM113 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
Totals |
80 |
0 |
120 |
200 |
12.0 |
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology † | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS116 | Behavioral Health Nursing | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS116C | Behavioral Health Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
Totals |
80 |
0 |
120 |
200 |
12.0 |
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM118 | Cultural Pluralism † | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS115 | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS115C | Intermediate Medical/Surgical, Lab/Clinical | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
Totals |
80 |
0 |
120 |
200 |
12.0 |
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS114 | Maternal/Child Nursing | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS114C | Maternal/Child Nursing Lab/Clinical | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
| SOCY116 | Introduction to Sociology † | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
Totals |
80 |
0 |
120 |
200 |
12.0 |
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL100 | Written Communications I † | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS117 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS117C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
Totals |
80 |
0 |
120 |
200 |
12.0 |
Module Number |
Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS118 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II/Leadership | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS118C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II, Lab/Clinical | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
| SPCH117 | Oral Communication † | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4.0 |
| NURS102 | Professional Communication & Role Transition Advanced Seminar | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2.0 |
Totals |
100 |
0 |
120 |
220 |
14.0 |
| Module Number: ANAT111 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Human Anatomy |
| Theory Hours | 30 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 20 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 50 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: MATH100 | |
| Title | College Mathematics I † |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS101 | |
| Title | Professional Communication & Role Transition Seminar † |
| Theory Hours | 10 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Quarter Credits | 1.0 |
| Module Number: PHYS111 | |
| Title | Human Physiology |
| Theory Hours | 30 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 20 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 50 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 110 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 40 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours< | 150 |
| Quarter Credits | 13.0 |
| Module Number: MICR112 | |
|---|---|
| Title | General Microbiology |
| Theory Hours | 30 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 20 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 50 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS112 | |
| Title | Fundamentals of Nursing |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS112C | |
| Title | Fundamentals of Nursing Lab/Clinical |
| Theory Hours | 0 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 70 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 20 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours< | 210 |
| Quarter Credits | 12.0 |
| Module Number: NURS113 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS113C | |
| Title | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
| Theory Hours | 0 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: PHARM113 | |
| Title | Pharmacology for Nursing |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours< | 200 |
| Quarter Credits | 12.0 |
| Module Number: PSYC100 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Introduction to Psychology † |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS116 | |
| Title | Behavioral Health Nursing |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS116C | |
| Title | Behavioral Health Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
| Theory Hours | 0 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours< | 200 |
| Quarter Credits | 12.0 |
| Module Number: HUM118 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Cultural Pluralism † |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS115 | |
| Title | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS115C | |
| Title | Intermediate Medical/Surgical, Lab/Clinical |
| Theory Hours | 0 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours< | 200 |
| Quarter Credits | 12.0 |
| Module Number: NURS114 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Maternal/Child Nursing |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS114C | |
| Title | Maternal/Child Nursing Lab/Clinical |
| Theory Hours | 0 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: SOCY116 | |
| Title | Introduction to Sociology † |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours< | 200 |
| Quarter Credits | 12.0 |
| Module Number: ENGL100 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Written Communications I † |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS117 | |
| Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS117C | |
| Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
| Theory Hours | 0 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours< | 200 |
| Quarter Credits | 12.0 |
| Module Number: NURS118 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II/Leadership |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS118C | |
| Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II, Lab/Clinical |
| Theory Hours | 0 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: SPCH117 | |
| Title | Oral Communication † |
| Theory Hours | 40 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
| Module Number: NURS102 | |
| Title | Professional Communication & Role Transition Advanced Seminar |
| Theory Hours | 20 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
| Quarter Credits | 2.0 |
TOTALS |
|
| Theory Hours | 100 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 120 |
| Total Hours< | 220 |
| Quarter Credits | 14.0 |
† Courses offered online.
‡ Courses offered in a blended format, a combination of online and on ground.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 99.0
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