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2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Pre-Nursing - Associate of Science


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AS PreNurse can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. AS Pre-Nursing is also ideal for students interested in an Associate Degree in Nursing, the Bridge Track of the Associate Degree Nursing program, and the Vocational Nursing certification. AS Pre-Nursing students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable coursework.

 

First Year Fall Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


First Year Spring Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


First Year Summer Semester


The following summer classes can also be taken during any fall or spring semester. 

  • Language, Philosophy, Culture Core 3 credit hours. 1 & 2  (040)

Total Hours: 3


First Year Total Hours: 29


Second Year Fall Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


Second Year Spring Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16-Week Classes


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


Second Year Summer Semester


The following summer classes can also be taken during any fall or spring semester. 

Total Hours: 5


Second Year Total Hours: 31


Grand Total Hours: 60


1 Nursing Pre-/Co-Requisites
2 Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer courses.
FOS Field of Study Course
FY Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring.
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Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Pre-Nursing degree.

Transfer Outlook

AS Pre-Nursing (PreRN) can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  AS PreRN is also ideal for students interested in an Associate Degree in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing-Bridging, and the Vocational Nursing certification.  AS PreRN students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable coursework.

Career Outlook

Vocational Nurse - $41,864* w/Certificate + State License

Registered Nurse - $59,349* w/Associate degree + State License

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas

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