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2024-2025 Catalog

Nursing, A.A. - Nursing


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Traditional Plan of Study


Total Credit Hours: 7


Total Credit Hours: 16


Second Semester


Total Credit Hours: 18


Third Semester


Total Credit Hours: 15


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 15


Note(s):


Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab must be completed with a “C” or better before NUR 1209 .

* Human Growth and Development must be completed with a “C” or better before NUR 2119 . Otherwise, only the nursing courses must be taken in the sequence noted above.

See the Nursing Department page on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) for Licensed Practical Nurse advanced placement options and details.

LPN-RN Transition Plan of Study


Total Credit Hours: 23


*These courses are interchangeable with COM 1113   (Public Speaking), PSY 1513  (General Psychology) and the Humanities Elective.

First Semester (Summer)


Total Credit Hours: 6


* After successful completion of NUR 1316 , student will receive 12 hours credit for NUR 2002  (demonstration of knowledge from previous LPN course work).

Second Semester


Total Credit Hours: 15


Third Semester


Total Credit Hours: 15


BSN Transfer Option


Advisors in the Advising and Retention Center serve as advisers for the various pathways for students planning to pursue a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree. After successful completion of the core courses and required electives, students will be eligible to receive an Associate of Arts degree from Northwest and can transfer to a four-year university or an accredited online program to complete the BSN. 

*Note: Every BSN program sets its own requirements for graduation. It is the responsibility of the student to determine the requirements of the desired BSN program. 

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