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TVCC Admissions Office

Nursing RN

Assoc of Applied Science

Major code: 2165

Advising Worksheet

Department: Nursing

Chair: Mara Poynter

Quick Info

Degree Advisor

  • Mara Poynter
  • 541-881-5941

TVCC will be changing their AAS degree to move away from the Oregon Consortium of Nursing Educators. The old AAS degree will be sunset at the end of 2022-2023, after the current cohort is taught out.

Program/Discipline Outcomes

  • Utilize effective communication and decision making within the multidisciplinary health care team in-order to support culturally diverse patients and families.
  • Apply evidence-based information and The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), the Clinical Judgement Measurement Model through the application of clinical reasoning skills to mitigate errors, improve care coordination, and optimize patient outcomes. Delete Integrate complex care needs of diverse populations using the knowledge gained from the variety of learning applications, patient interactions, simulated experiences and clinical practice.
  • Integrate complex care needs of diverse populations using the knowledge gained from the variety of learning applications, patient interactions, simulated experiences and clinical practice.
  • Practice legally and ethically while emphasizing quality and safety standards for patient care.
  • Demonstrate behaviors of professionalism, accountability, caring, and advocacy in all interactions including clients, faculty, peers, and the healthcare team.

Foundation Skills Requirements (48 Credits)

WR 121Z English Composition 4 credits
WR 122Z English Composition 4 Credits
MATH 95 Intermediate Algebra I or higher 5 credits
PSYC 201 General Psychology 3 credits
PSYS 237 Seasons of Life 4 credits
BIOL 101 General Biology 4 credits (pre-req for BIOL 231 at TVCC)
CHEM 104 Survey of Chemistry (Health) 4 credits (pre-req for BIOL 231 at TVCC)
BIOL 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits
BIOL 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits
BIOL 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits
BIOL 234 Microbiology with Lab 4 credits
FNUT 225 Nutrition 4 credits

Required Courses (60 Credits)

Courses are listed in suggested sequence.

Year One

Course # Course Title Credits
NRS 115-Medical Surgical-1 8
NRS 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 5
NRS 105 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING-LAB 4
NRS 116 MEDICAL SURGICAL I-LAB 1
NRS 120 PHARMACOLOGY I 2
NRS 125 MATERNITY & PEDIATRIC NURSING 9
NRS 130 PHARMACOLOGY II 1