Effective Date

05/26/2025

Nursing, Associate in Applied Science (Students entering program in Fall)

Pathway:

Nursing

Degree Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

NUR.NUR.AAS (C218A)

Total Program Credits: 62

Triton’s Nursing program provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice, humanities, and social and biological sciences. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Graduates earn an associate in applied science degree and qualify to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for the registered nurse. Candidates for the RN-NCLEX are required by law to meet fingerprinting requirements, submit to a criminal background check and report conviction of any criminal offenses as part of the licensure application process. The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 100 West Randolph, Suite 9-300, Chicago, IL 60601, (312/814-4500). The associate in applied science degree is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta GA 30326 (800/669-1656), website: www.acenursing.org.

For admissions information, please see the Nursing Program Checklist for a full description of requirements. Candidates are required to meet health requirements and criminal background check with no findings, a negative alcohol breath testing and drug screening requirements prior to entry into the program and/or the clinical setting. Students with a positive background check that include any disqualifying conditions, as defined by Federal and State law will not be allowed to enter the program (TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH).

Candidates are also required to have a current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification and an active comprehensive (full coverage) Health Insurance policy.

Preference is given to candidates who are permanent residents of Triton College’s district. Nursing is a selective admission program with preference for admission given to the most highly qualified individuals for the available seats. Nursing courses have a higher tuition rate and fees.

Due to the complexity of our individual instruction, specialized technology, and clinical experiences, nursing courses have a higher tuition rate and fees. All students must complete all coursework with a grade of "C" or higher. Attendance to the Nursing Information Session is required as part of the application process.

Upon successful completion of the Prerequisites and Pre-Admission courses, LPN’s must petition to receive credit for AHL 109, NUR 106, NUR 107, NUR 108, AHL 112*. *With Pharmacology in LPN education. Total 12 credits.

Program prerequisites:

• AHL 109# Drug Calculations (1 credit)
• BIS 222#, Principles of Microbiology (4 credits) (RHT 101 is a prerequisite for BIS 222)
• BIS 240◊#, Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• BIS 241#, Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits) (BIS 240 is a prerequisite for BIS 241)
• Certified Nursing Assistant - Required (6 credits). License must be currently active with no sanctions.
• RHT 101# English Rhetoric and Composition I (3 credits)

 

Notes:

All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

AHL 109 meets Triton's Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.

BIS 222◊ meets Triton's Biological Sciences general education requirement.

All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Math and Science prerequisites must not be more than five years old from the first day of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Integrate acquired knowledge and skills necessary to systematically and independently develop a patient centered plan of care based on evidence-based outcomes for a diverse patient population.
2. Incorporate the patient, family or support person’s preferences, values, and needs when developing and providing care.to a diverse population.
3. Independently utilize clinical reasoning and nursing judgment when developing and implementing an evidence-based plan of patient care to a diverse population.
4. Collaborate and coordinate with the health care team, patient, family and support persons in planning and providing care to diverse populations while fostering respect and dignity.
5. Independently utilize and evaluates effective communication with diverse patient populations and healthcare members to provide patient centered care.
6. Evaluate quality improvement processes to improve patient care outcomes for a diverse population.
7. Independently utilize information and patient care technology to support patient care decision making and ensure effective communication.
8. Independently demonstrate skills to minimize risk of harm to a diverse patient population and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
9. Demonstrate professional, legal, and ethical behaviors as a member of multidisciplinary teams, through a practice of caring, competent, patient-centered nursing in conformance with the Illinois's Nursing Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics.

(Reviewed Spring 2025)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Pre-Admission Courses for LPNs to Bridge to the 2nd Semester
Course	Category	Credits
BIS 222 ◊ # Principles of Microbiology	Core Course	4
BIS 240 ◊ # Human Anatomy & Physiology I	Core Course	4
BIS 241 # ◊ Human Anatomy & Physiology II	Core Course	4
BIS 242 ◊ # Introduction to Human Pathophysiology	Core Course	3
EDU 206 ◊ Human Growth and Development	Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed	3
NUR 109 # Physical Assessment	Core Course	3

Notes: BIS 222◊, BIS 240◊, BIS 241◊, BIS 242◊ and EDU 206◊ are to be completed prior to entering 2nd Semester.

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
BIS 242 ◊ # Introduction to Human Pathophysiology	Core Course	3
CHM 110 ◊ Fundamentals of Chemistry	Physical Science Gen-ed	4
NUR 106 # Nursing Concepts and Practice	Core Course	1
NUR 107 # Introduction to Nursing Roles	Core Course	3
NUR 108 # Nursing Roles Clinical	Core Course	1
NUR 109 # Physical Assessment	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	15
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Notes: BIS 242◊ meets Triton's Biological Sciences general education requirement.

Optional LPN-RN Bridge Program Entering 2nd Semester.
*For students with an undisciplined Illinois LPN License only.

Once these criteria are met, LPNs can progress to Semester Two.

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
AHL 112 # Pharmacology and Drug Administration	Core Course	3
EDU 206 ◊ Human Growth and Development	Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed	3
NUR 111 # Adult Health Concepts I	Core Course	3
NUR 113 # Adult Health Clinical I	Core Course	1
NUR 116 # Adult Health Concepts II	Core Course	3
NUR 117 # Adult Health Clinical II	Core Course	1
	Total Semester Credits:	14
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Semester Three: Summer
Course	Category	Credits
NUR 215 # Adult Health Concepts III	Core Course	4
NUR 216 # Adult Health Clinical III	Core Course	1
	Total Semester Credits:	5
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Semester Four: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
NUR 209 # Maternal Child	Core Course	2
NUR 211 # Maternal Child Clinical	Core Course	1
NUR 213 # Pediatric Health Concepts	Core Course	2
NUR 214 # Pediatric Concepts Clinical	Core Course	1
PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology	Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed	3
SOC 100 ◊ Introduction to Sociology	Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	12
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

Semester Five: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
AHL 202 ◊ Comprehensive Medical Ethics	Core Course	3
NUR 207 # Mental Health Concepts	Core Course	2
NUR 208 # Mental Health Clinical	Core Course	1
NUR 217 # Leadership and Role Transition Concepts	Core Course	2
NUR 218 # Leadership and Role Transition Concepts Clinical	Core Course	1
NUR 219 # Exit Seminar	Core Course	1
RHT 102 # ◊ English Rhetoric and Composition II	Communications Gen-ed	3
SPE 101 # ◊ Principles of Effective Speaking	Communications Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	16
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

Note: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊. Students must complete RHT 101◊, with SPE 101◊, or RHT 101◊ with RHT 102◊. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101◊, RHT 102◊ and SPE 101◊ to meet university requirements.

Note: All program requirements must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2025-2026/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See NUR course descriptions.

See Special Requirements for Selective Admission Health programs section, which apply to the Nursing program.

Associate Dean: Ty Perkins, Ext. 3900, email: [e-mail]

Chairperson: Joyce Fritz, Ext. 3769, email: [e-mail]

KEY (AAS/AA/AS/AGS/GECC/AES)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general)	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)

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8/29/2025 4:28:35 PM