Nursing-AAS
Program Overview
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Student Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the program, students are expected to:
- Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care in a variety of healthcare environments to diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
- Use clinical reasoning when engaged in the work of a professional nurse.
- Participate in quality improvement processes to improve patient care.
- Engage in teamwork with members of the interprofessional team, the patient, and the patient’s support persons when managing patient care.
- Apply management, legal, ethical, and professional guidelines in practice as a professional nurse.
- Use information management principles, techniques, and systems, and patient care technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
91ºÚÁÏÍø offers a two-year program leading to an Associate of Applied Science
in Nursing. The program is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and accredited
by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). GBC is accredited
by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
The Associate of Applied Science nursing program at 91ºÚÁÏÍø at the Elko,
Winnemucca, Ely, and Pahrump, Nevada is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the Associate of Applied Science nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at .
The mission of 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s AAS—Nursing program is to provide an accessible,
student-centered, post-secondary nursing education that prepares graduates for entry
level nursing practice in a variety of structured healthcare settings. The curriculum
integrates courses in nursing with general education requirements. Laboratory and
clinical experiences are offered at the college, local hospitals, long-term care centers,
and community health facilities.
Enrollment in the program is limited, and students are admitted only in the fall semester.
Selection is made using a point system. Additional points will be awarded for veteran
applicants and students in the CTE pathway program.
Non-nursing and pre-nursing students may not take any of the courses that begin with
the NURS designation prior to admission to the AAS degree in nursing program, with
the exception of NURS 130 (Nursing Assistant), NURS 285 (Special Topics in Nursing),
and NURS 140 (Medical Terminology).
Students who have declared nursing as their major are designated as pre-nursing students.
Students who have applied for and been accepted into the Associate of Applied Science
in Nursing program are designated nursing students.
Students who do not have an ACT or SAT score and who have not started the English
and mathematics requirements, must complete the English/Mathematics placement tests.
There is no charge for this test, and it must be taken prior to enrolling in prerequisite
courses. The placement tests are available at the Academic Success Center and at GBC
centers. For more information and testing times, call 775.327.2247.
Year of admission to the Associate in Nursing program determines catalog year and
course requirements.
Prerequisites to be completed prior to or during the semester in which application
is made to the Associate in Nursing program include:
One course required
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 | General Biology/Non Major | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
All courses required
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| BIOL 224 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
| BIOL 251 | General Microbiology | 4 Credits |
| PSY 101 | Gen Psychology | 3 Credits |
One course required
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
*BIOL 100 or BIOL 190 is a science department requireÂment to be taken prior to or
concurrently with BIOL 223.
Beginning Fall 2019, the GBC AAS Nursing program will not recognize completed anatomy
or physiology courses older than five years or repeated more than three times.
Student must hold a current CNA license from the state of Nevada. Students are required
to take the NSBN state licensure testing for CNA upon completion of this course.
Questions about the AAS in Nursing program or the application process can be directed
to the School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health at 775.327.2317.
Admission to Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Special application and admission requirements exist for nursing. Prospective students
should:
- Apply for admission by completing the application for admission packet available online. Applications are available in January and must be submitted by May 31st at 5 p.m. for the fall semester.
- Complete online application form found at and upload additional required and documents.
College courses taken at another institution will be evaluated by the admissions and
records office for transfer and acceptance. All courses must have been completed at
a regionally accredited institution of higher education. All previous coursework must
be submitted from the institution where it was completed as an official transcript.
Transcript copies are not accepted.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have earned an Associate
of Applied Science in Nursing. Nursing program graduates are eligible to take the
NCLEX. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the state of their choice to
ascertain eligibility requirements.
Graduation from an accredited program is only one of the requirements and does not
mean automatic licensure as a nurse.
The Nevada State Board of Nursing requires all applicants for nursing licenses and
nursing assistant licenses to answer screening questions. These questions address
criminal convictions, discipline in another state, chemical dependency, and medical
and mental health conditions. In addition, all applicants must submit their fingerprints
for an FBI and State of Nevada criminal background check. For more information, visit
or call 1.888.590.6726.
AAS in Nursing Program Requirements
Student must provide evidence of a satisfactory physical examination within the preceding
six months, validating the following psychomotor requirements:
- Assess clients through auscultation, percussion, palpation, and other diagnostic maneuvers.
- Manipulate equipment necessary to assist the individual, family, and/or group to desired outcomes.
- Lift and move individuals and/or groups of individuals to provide safe care and emergency treatment.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Perform independently of others.
- Possess cognitive abilities of measure, calculate dosages, reason, analyze, and synthesize.
Additional Fees
Nursing students follow the fee schedule and refund policy described . In addition to tuition there are other costs specific to the Associate in Nursing
program. These fees are subject to change. A differential fee is an additional fee
for students enrolled in all AAS—Nursing courses. Students in this program will also
have a distance education fee that applies to IAV, online, and hybrid classes. An
approximation of the additional expenses include:
| Expense | Fee |
|---|---|
| Textbooks and online access fees | $4,000.00 |
| Differential Fee per credit | $160.00 |
| Uniforms, shoes, equipment and supplies |
$300.00 |
| Student Background Check and Drug Screening (required for clinical rotation - minimum |
$95.50 |
| Immunizations |
$300.00 |
| Testing fee (NCLEX Testing Center) |
$200.00 |
| Nevada State Board of Nursing Licensing fee |
$105.00 |
| FBI background check and fingerprints |
$51.25 |
| Physical Examination |
Individual amount |
| Health insurance |
Individual amount |
| Watch with a second hand |
Individual amount |
| Travel to clinical facilities |
Individual amount |
| Graduation uniform |
$30.00 - $50.00 |
Requirements for Application
- GPA of 2.0 or higher on any previous college coursework.
- Minimum grade of C or higher in any courses applied to the AAS Nursing program.
- Completed applications for both GBC and the Nursing Program must be received by admissions and records no later than 5 p.m., May 31st.
- Completion of the nurse entrance test. This test must be taken prior to May 31st. The cost of the entrance test is $120.00.
More detailed information about the admission process will be provided in the application
packet.
Student selection and admission is completed one time per year. Preference is given
to GBC service area students. Applicants not selected for the program will not be
carried forward to the next year’s program and must re-apply and meet the requirements
prevailing at the time.
AAS in Nursing Course Requirements
In order to maintain good standing in the AAS in Nursing program, a student must:
- Maintain a minimum grade of C (e.g., 76% or better) in all nursing courses,
- Comply with requirements set forth in the Associate of Applied Science Nursing program student handbook,
- Attain a minimum grade of C or higher in any non-nursing course applied to the Associate of Applied Science Nursing degree.
General Education Requirements
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The nursing program has slightly different general education requirements than the other GBC AAS degrees Please note the following differences:
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PHIL 102 is strongly recommended to fulfill the humanities requirement, or any fine arts or humanities course as listed in the general education requirements. Human relations and technology requirements are embedded in the nursing curriculum.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications (two courses required): ENG 100 or ENG 101 and ENG 102
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes MATH
389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Science (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 102 | Physical Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| AST 101 | General Astronomy | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 100 | General Biology/Non Major | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 100 | Molecules/Life Modrn Wrld | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| ENV 100 | Humans and the Environment | 3 Credits |
| GEOG 103 | Physical Geog Earth Environmnt | 3 Credits |
| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 3-4 Credits |
| NUTR 121 | Human Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 100 | Introductory Physics | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 107 | Technical Physics I | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 151 | Gen Physics I | 4 Credits |
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions: HIST 101 and HIST 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Social Science
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Gen Psychology | 3 Credits |
Humanities or Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| ENG 203 | Intro to Literary Study | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG 223 | Themes of Literature | 3 Credits |
| FIS 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 Credits |
| FREN 111 | First Year French I | 3-4 Credits |
| FREN 112 | First Year French II | 3-4 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
| HUM 101 | Intro to Humanities I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 210 | Communicating Diversity | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 112 | First Yr Spanish II | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 211 | Second Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Technology (embedded in nursing curriculum)
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| BIOL 224 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
| BIOL 251 | General Microbiology | 4 Credits |
| NURS 135 | Fundamental Concepts Nursing | 8 Credits |
| NURS 154 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 1 Credits |
| NURS 155 | Clinic Decisn Make Drug Therpy | 1 Credits |
| NURS 158 | Nurs Care Adult Health/Illness | 5 Credits |
| NURS 159 | Nursing Care - Mental Health | 3 Credits |
| NURS 252 | Nursing Care - Childbearing | 3 Credits |
| NURS 253 | Nursing Care Child/Adolescents | 3 Credits |
| NURS 257 | Nursing Care - Acute/Chronic | 5 Credits |
| NURS 258 | Patients Complex Hlth Problems | 5 Credits |
| NURS 273 | PD and Transition to Practice | 3 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| English/Communications* | 3 |
| NURS 135 | 8 |
| NURS 154 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| English/Communications* | 3 |
| NURS 155 | 1 |
| NURS 158 | 5 |
| NURS 159 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 252 | 3 |
| NURS 257 | 5 |
| U.S/NV Constitution* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 11 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 258 | 5 |
| NURS 253 | 3 |
| NURS 273 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
*Choose with advisor