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Nursing - ADN - Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) degree prepares students for the challenges of modern healthcare. The classroom instruction that is provided in nursing concepts, coupled with laboratory practice and clinical experience at area healthcare providers, ensures that students are well-qualified to enter the field. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN (NCLEX-RN). Upon satisfactory completion of the examination and licensure by a State Board of Nursing, graduates are titled Registered Nurse (RN) and are ready to respond to the changing healthcare demands in a variety of settings.
The Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, Phone (404) 975-5000, Fax (404) 975-5020, www.acenursing.org.
For more information on HGTC's accreditations, visit our accreditations page.
For more information about Health Science Admissions visit: www.hgtc.edu/healthscience.
For more information, contact:
Ann Daniels - (843) 477-2168
Lorraine Aldrich - (843) 839-1139
Career Outlook
A well-qualified nursing staff is essential for high-quality healthcare. This ongoing need presents graduates of HGTC's Nursing program with a wealth of employment opportunities and excellent earning potential. Hospital nursing is just one of the many areas where nurses practice. Examples of other practice settings include:
- Home care
- Private practice
- Public health
- Extended-care centers
- Clinics
- Offices
- Schools
- Military service
- Corporations
- Health-related industries
- Hospices
- Occupational settings
- Health and wellness centers
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Career Resource Center for more employment, career, and professional development resources.
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PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements |
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Curriculum Sequence |
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First Semester | ||
BIO 210 | Anatomy Physiology I | 4 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
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MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | |
NUR 101 | Fundamentals of Nursing* | 6 |
NUR 161 | Basic Concepts of Pharmacology | 2 |
TOTAL | 18 | |
Second Semester | ||
BIO 211 | Anatomy Physiology II | 4 |
ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
NUR 120 | Basic Nursing Concepts* | 7 |
TOTAL | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
BIO 225 | Microbiology | 4 |
NUR 150 | Chronic Health Problems* | 6 |
NUR 162 | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
TOTAL | 16 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NUR 220 | Family-Centered Nursing | 7 |
TOTAL | 7 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
Humanities** | 3 | |
NUR 217 | Trends Issues in Nursing | 2 |
NUR 221 | Advanced Nursing Concepts | 5 |
SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
TOTAL | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours |
68 |
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*These courses prepare students in basic computer applications. **Any University Transfer Humanities course. |