Nursing - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Nursing from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a Campus Associate Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Division of Nursing and Health Services is an integral part of the college and offers educational opportunities to qualified individuals who seek a career in nursing. A student pursues a planned course of study, which will help him/her develop intellectually, emotionally, and socially in preparation for nursing practice as a registered nurse (RN). The associate degree program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The nursing program provides a curriculum, which assists an individual to give safe, effective nursing care to culturally diverse clients in a variety of health care settings. The registered nurse functions as a member of the health care team in promoting and restoring optimal health. The program consists of courses in nursing Fundamentals, Health & Physical Assessment, Medical/Surgical, Maternal-Child & Women's Health, Pediatric, Mental health and Leadership Management Nursing. A variety of teaching/learning strategies are utilized throughout the program. In addition to the classroom hours, the student will participate in clinical, skills, and computer laboratory experiences. Abraham Baldwin College offers a Generic RN Track and a One Year Registered Nurse Program Track. The Generic Track is the six semester traditional nursing program for any student who meets the admission criteria. The One Year Registered Nurse Program Track is offered to provide the licensed practical nurse , registered paramedic, respiratory therapist and certified surgical technician with an opportunity for advanced placement. A student successfully completing NURS 1115 Transition to Associate Degree Nursing, NURS 1109B Health & Physical Assessment may enroll in the sophomore nursing sequence. Prospective students need to be aware that clinical, skills and computer laboratory experiences may be taught during day, evening or night hours and at different locations based on the availability of appropriate learning experiences for each nursing course. Certain hours for clinical, skills or computer laboratory experiences cannot be guaranteed. Transportation to clinical sites is the responsibility of the student. Students may be subjected to criminal background checks, expanded medical profiles, and random drug screens based on individual clinical agency requirements. Students must complete several general education courses to be eligible for admission into the nursing program. Because of the academically demanding program of study in the nursing curriculum, it is highly recommended that a student who anticipates enrolling in the nursing program complete as many additional general education courses as possible prior to admission. The College offers many extra-curricular activities, which supplement the academic program and provide leadership and diversional opportunities. A nursing student is encouraged to be active in the Abraham Baldwin College Chapter of the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS) and to participate in other college related activities. Upon graduation the student receives the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree and is eligible to apply to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Permission to take the licensing examination is granted by the state examining board. Graduates who have been arrested/convicted of a moral and/or legal violation of the law may not be granted permission to take the licensing examination. Program Outcomes The nursing graduate will: 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of nursing practice necessary for performance as an entry level registered nurse . 2. Demonstrate the ability to function as an associate degree nurse in the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing. 3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the utilization of the nursing process to meet the needs of culturally diverse clients. 4. Demonstrate the ability to practice in diverse health care settings. 5. Participate in activities which support the value of life-long learning. View more details on Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.