Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN)
The pre-licensure nursing curriculum provides a background in principles of nursing, the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences; as well as liberal arts. This rigorous academic curriculum ensures that our graduates are well prepared to function as a beginning professional nurse. Click here to view an AASN Flyer.
Nursing Philosophy
The philosophy of the AASN program is consistent with the mission of the Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science.
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program Outcomes
The aim of the AASN Program is to educate professional nurses prepared to meet the health care needs of a changing society.
Curriculum Plan
The college admits students twice a year in August and January. The full-time curriculum plan is designed to be completed in four semesters and one six week summer session. The curriculum plan is laid out in a slightly different pattern for each admission cycle. If you have transfer credit or attend part-time, your personal curriculum plan will need to be customized for you. Please contact our admissions staff at 513-862-1678 for specific questions.
Total Degree Requirements – 73 Credits
| Required General Education Courses - (36 Credits) |
| BIO |
201 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
(4) |
| BIO |
202 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
(4) |
| BIO |
215 |
Introductory Microbiology |
(4) |
| CHE |
101 |
General Chemistry |
(4) |
| CHE |
102 |
General Chemistry |
(4) |
| ENG |
101 |
English Composition |
(3) |
| ETH |
212 |
Health Care Ethics |
(3) |
| MTH |
103 |
Pharmacological Mathematics |
(1) |
| PSY |
103 |
Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
| PSY |
205 |
Lifespan Development |
(3) |
| SOC |
103 |
An Introduction to Sociology |
(3) |
| *Major Course Taken In Sequence |
| Required Nursing Courses - (36 Credits) |
| NUR |
101* |
Nursing I |
(6) |
| NUR |
102* |
Nursing II |
(8) |
| NUR |
201* |
Nursing III |
(10) |
| NUR |
202* |
Nursing IV |
(10) |
| NUR |
260 |
Nursing V |
(2) |
| *Major Course Taken In Sequence |
| Intitution Requirements: General Education - (1 Credit) |
| CSP |
100 |
First Semester |
(1) |
Progression in the Program
Progression in the Associate Degree Nursing Program encompasses two policies specific to grading in the nursing courses and standardized testing. Below are the specific policies related to progression.
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