Associate of Science in Nursing
If you're interested in a profession where you can make a difference, then nursing may be right for you. Nursing is a challenging and rewarding career on the front-line of patient care.
The Nursing program combines the art and science of nursing to provide a holistic approach to patient care. Registered nurses utilize their knowledge and compassion in managing the care of patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates of the nursing program are eligible to make application for licensure to become a Registered Nurse (RN) by taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
The nursing program at St. Luke's College offers a program of excellence providing graduates with the skills and knowledge to function as beginning nurse generalists.
St. Luke's College Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program is ranked #12 - Best Nursing Schools in Iowa
(According to RegisteredNursing.org)
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Nursing Program Curriculum
Semester I (Fall or Spring*)
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Credit Hours
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NUR100 Introduction to Nursing
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1
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NUR102 Nursing Skills
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2
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NUR103 Fundamentals of Nursing
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7
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BIO201 Anatomy & Physiology I
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4
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Total Credit Hours for Semester I
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14 |
Semester II (Fall or Spring)
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Credit Hours
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NUR211 Medical Surgical Nursing I
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5 |
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NUR213 Medical Surgical Nursing II
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5
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BIO202 Anatomy & Physiology II
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4
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Total Credit Hours for Semester II
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14
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Semester III (Fall or Spring)
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Credit Hours
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NUR221 Medical Surgical Nursing III
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5
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NUR223 Medical Surgical Nursing IV
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5
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BIO218 Microbiology
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4
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Total Credit Hours for Semester III
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14
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Semester IV (Fall or Spring)
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Credit Hours
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NUR231 Role Transition
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1
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NUR233 Advanced Nursing
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9
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NUR241 Nursing Practicum
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2
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| Total Credit Hours for Semester IV |
12 |
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Required General Education Courses
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
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Credit Hours
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ENG108 English Composition
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3
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NUT212 Nutrition
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3
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PHI220 Ethics
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3
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PSY106 General Psychology
PSY120 Developmental Psychology
SOC104 Sociology
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3
3
3
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Total Program Credits
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72
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*Note: Anatomy & Physiology I is a pre-requisite for Spring starts in the Associate Degree Nursing program.