Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing: HEGIS 5208.10
The Nursing Science Program offers a four‑semester curriculum, which provides a balance of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Nursing. The nursing courses assist students in gaining the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential to nursing practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of this program are prepared to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (R.N.) Successful completion of the licensing examination qualifies the graduate to assume a beginning staff nurse position in a hospital/agency. For complete details regarding the application process click here.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Incorporate knowledge from the sciences and humanities in relation to culturally sensitive and patient-centered nursing practice (Nursing Foundation).
- Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking and technical skills to support safe, quality care decisions/judgements (Methodology).
- Function as a nursing and interprofessional team member while promoting self-determination, integrity and holistic well-being of patients (Nursing Essence).
- Integrate information and technology to support evidence-based clinical decision making (Disciplined Inquiry).
- Internalize the nursing profession’s values while working to foster patient care excellence (Professional Identity/Individual being).
Accreditation:
-New York State Education Department
-Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The associate nursing program at Fulton-Montgomery Community College located in Johnstown, NY is accredited by the:
-Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000 www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.