Our ASN program at Riggs College is designed to help students become Registered Nurses (RNs). Our ASN program is
- Convenient: Our class times are scheduled with the working student in mind
- Blended: With our blended format, you take your theory courses online and complete clinicals in person
- Relevant: Our courses provide you with essential knowledge and skills for the professional nurse
- Affordable: Pay less per credit hour than other private colleges with convenient payment plans that work for you
For additional details regarding this program, please be sure to contact us!
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Nursing Credential: Associate in Science
75 Semester Credits ● 80 Weeks. CIP CODE: 51.3801
(General Education courses: 30 semester credits ● 30 weeks / Core courses: 45 semester credit ● 50 weeks)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to sit for the Florida Board of Nursing Licensure Examination requirement NCLEX-RN. Once licensed, graduates can obtain employment as an entry-level Professional Nurse (RN).
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program is designed to offer students foundational academic knowledge, health sciences, and core nursing principles in a course sequence that builds cognition and skills upon earlier learning experiences. Students learn the health science knowledge required for execution of the nursing process which is central to the scope of practice of the Professional Nurse (RN). Students will undergo routine educational assessment to measure knowledge and skills throughout each phase of the competency-based curriculum, proving cognition and psychomotor development throughout each stage, and modality of the program.
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EN1304 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SP1306 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| MC3000 | Microbiology | 3 |
| MC3000L | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| MA1309 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PS1309 | Psychology | 3 |
| BS1021 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BS1021L | Human Anatomy & Physiology I – LAB | 1 |
| BS1022 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BS1022L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II – LAB | 1 |
| DE1021 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| NT1052 | Nutrition | 3 |
| Totals | 30 |
PROGRAM OUTLINE
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NU1032 | Foundations of Nursing | 3 |
| NU1032C | Foundations of Nursing – Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NU1042 | Adult Health Assessment | 2 |
| NU1042C | Adult Health Assessment Lab | 1 |
| NU1031 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU2502 | Medical Surgical I | 4 |
| NU2502C | Medical Surgical I – Clinical Practicum | 4 |
| NU2503 | Medical Surgical II | 3 |
| NU2503C | Medical Surgical II – Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NU2505 | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternity) | 2 |
| NU2505C | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternity)- Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| NU2504 | Pediatric Nursing | 2 |
| NU2504C | Pediatric Nursing – Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| NU2506 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NU2506C | Mental Health Nursing – Clinical Practicum | 2 |
| NU2510 | Community Nursing | 1 |
| NU2510C | Community Nursing – Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| NU2507 | Geriatric Nursing | 2 |
| NU2507C | Geriatric Nursing – Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| NU2508 | Nursing Leadership | 4 |
| Total | 45 | |