Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
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6101 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX 79925
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
98 Week Program
The Associate Degree of Nursing Program at Southwest University at El Paso is a 15 term program of study that leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree upon completion.
This program prepares the graduate for the NCLEX-RN examination, which is a requirement for licensure and is administered by the National Council for the State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
The curriculum at Southwest University at El Paso School of Nursing is designed with a block of the content framework. The courses are structured in a manner that delivers the material from simple to complex.
Nursing skills are divided into two courses and are taught before clinical or simulation entry. The design of the program focuses on the roles of a nurse as expressed by the Texas Board of Nursing: Provider of Patient-Centered Care, Member of Health Care Team, Member of the Profession, and Patient Safety Advocate.
The major concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management are incorporated into each course. The nurse utilizes a systematic framework for assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care.
School Program
- Eligibility to sit for NCLEX Licensing Examination
- State of the art technology to include VR lab and High Fidelity Simulation Lab.
- Direct to bridge to RN to BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing)
- Course Catalog
The Baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Southwest University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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