Associate of Science in Nursing
Curriculum
Associate of Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
Program Learning Outcome (PLO)
The competencies measured are based on Foundation skills and Workplace competencies.
Program Learning Outcome (PLO)
The competencies measured are based on Foundation skills and Workplace competencies.
- Foundation skills are defined in three areas: basic skills, thinking skills, and attributes.
- a) Basic Skills: A worker must read, write, perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, listen, and speak effectively. These skills include:
- b) Thinking Skills: A worker must think creatively, make decisions, solve problems, visualize, know how to learn, and reason effectively. These skills include:
- c) Attributes: A worker must display responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty.
- Workplace competencies are defined in five areas: resources, interpersonal skills, information, systems, and technology.
- a) Resources: A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively.
- b) Interpersonal Skills: A worker must work with others effectively.
- c) Information: A worker must be able to acquire and use information.
- d) Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships.
- e) Technology: A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies.
Education Requirements
Registered nursing programs prepare students for the success of the Guyana Nursing Council Exam or the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The minimum educational requirement for receiving the Board’s authorization to take the exam is an Associate Degree in Nursing. Upon successfully completing the board exams and licensure by the BON, the candidate may be employed as a registered nurse.
Eligibility Requirements
Each school determines its eligibility requirements for enrolling students in the nursing education program. Following are some general criteria:
Registered nursing programs prepare students for the success of the Guyana Nursing Council Exam or the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The minimum educational requirement for receiving the Board’s authorization to take the exam is an Associate Degree in Nursing. Upon successfully completing the board exams and licensure by the BON, the candidate may be employed as a registered nurse.
Eligibility Requirements
Each school determines its eligibility requirements for enrolling students in the nursing education program. Following are some general criteria:
- A high school diploma or GED for applicants 17 years or older
- A completed application to the School of Nursing
- Police clearance or Minimum level one fingerprint clearance card
- Drug screen
- CSEC, GSCE, COMPASS, ASSET, SAT or ACT test scores
- Prerequisite courses – Biology, mathematics, English, and Health Sciences
- CPR and health insurance.
Education Delivery method :
- Didactic sessions online
- Simulated laboratory sessions
- Hospital, rehabilitation, clinical, and outpatient practical learning
Program Qualifying Pathway
| Credit Completion per curriculum outline | Guyana Track BSN | USA Track BSN |
|---|---|---|
|
Completion of 48 credits |
|
Qualified for LPN Board Examination |
|
Completion of 73 credits (Associate of Science in Nursing Degree) |
|
Qualify for NCLEX Examination |
|
Completion of 98 credits |
Qualify for Nursing Council Board Examination |
|
|
Completion of 120 credits
(Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree) |
Qualify for Graduation |
|
Course Outline
| Course No. | Course | Lect. hrs | Lab hrs. | Ext hrs. | Content hrs. | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pre-requisite |
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|
NAT 113 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
3 |
|
80 |
5 |
|
NAT 123 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
3 |
|
80 |
5 |
|
SOC 122 |
Psychology and Human Behavior |
2 |
|
|
32 |
2 |
|
SOC 111 |
Professional Development |
4 |
|
|
64 |
4 |
|
NAT 226 |
Microbiology |
3 |
3 |
|
48 |
4 |
|
|
Humanities |
3 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
20 |
9 |
|
304 |
23 |
|
Year 1 |
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|
|
English Composition |
3 |
|
|
48 |
3 |
|
RN 110 |
Professional Nursing Competencies |
|
8 |
|
128 |
2 |
|
RN 111 |
Professional Nursing Concept I |
1 |
|
|
16 |
1 |
|
RN 112 |
Healthcare Concept I |
3 |
4 |
|
112 |
4 |
|
RN 113 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
|
|
48 |
3 |
|
RN 114 |
Clinical I |
|
|
8 |
64 |
1 |
|
RN 123 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
|
|
48 |
3 |
|
RN 122 |
Healthcare Concept II |
4 |
4 |
|
128 |
5 |
|
RN 121 |
Professional Nursing Concept II |
1 |
|
|
16 |
1 |
|
RN 124 |
Clinical II |
|
|
12 |
192 |
2 |
|
|
|
18 |
16 |
20 |
800 |
25 |
|
Year II |
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|
RN 213 |
Dose calculation for nursing |
1 |
|
|
16 |
1 |
|
RN 211 |
Professional Nursing Concepts III |
1 |
|
|
16 |
1 |
|
RN 212 |
Healthcare Concepts III |
4 |
4 |
|
128 |
5 |
|
RN 214 |
Clinical III |
|
|
30 |
480 |
5 |
|
RN 223 |
Professional Nursing Review and Licensure |
2 |
|
|
32 |
2 |
|
RN 222 |
Healthcare Concept IV |
4 |
4 |
|
128 |
5 |
|
RN 221 |
Professional Nursing Concept IV |
1 |
|
|
16 |
1 |
|
RN 224 |
Clinical IV |
|
|
30 |
480 |
5 |
| Total Hrs. and Core Nursing | 31 | 24 | 80 | 2096 | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Total Hours and Credit per Program |
51 |
33 |
80 |
2400 |
73 |
|
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