The Paramedic-to-ADN program is an advanced placement option in the Associate Degree Nursing program. The program transitions paramedics into the role of registered nurse by providing the knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs that impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, providing safe, individualized care, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. The Paramedic-to-ADN Program is a three-semester hybrid program. Upon completion of the Paramedic-to-ADN Program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global healthcare system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community healthcare facilities. Upon completion of this degree, a bachelor's degree in Nursing can be earned through partnership agreements with select colleges/universities. Please see the special admissions requirements beginning on page (p.51) of this catalog.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 215 | Paramedic/ RN Bridge Concepts | 6 |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology | 4 |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | 10 | |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 211 | Health Care Concepts | 5 |
| NUR 212 | Health System Concepts | 5 |
| PSY 241 | Development Psychology | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | 13 | |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 213 | Complex Health Concepts | 10 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | 16 | |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
NUR 215 Paramedic to RN Bridge Concepts completed with a grade of B or better.
Note: Classes with an * are Universal General Education Transfer (UGETC) classes, Associate in Science. The student must take and successfully earn a “C” or better in any course as scheduled in the nursing program semester-by-semester plan above. Students may take a non-nursing course early but cannot take any course later than scheduled in the above plan.
Developmental Requirements:
ENG 111:
State Co-Requisites ENG 011
MAT 143:
State Co-Requisites MAT 043
