Nursing - Associate Degree

Nursing - Associate Degree Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code: 10-543-1

For more information: wctc.edu/nursing

Nurses are key to the healthcare team, serving as caregivers, educators and patient advocates. Integrate the science and art of nursing to prepare for the national licensing exam to become a registered nurse. Licensed nurses may work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities or on the business side of healthcare.

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0

As part of the waitlist process, students must also complete the Nursing Assistant course at WCTC, or provide official documentation of it completed elsewhere.
 

This WCTC program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states. 

Program Outcomes

1. Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards.

2. Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice.

3. Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision-making.

4. Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations.

5. Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multicultural and collaborative, we provide curricular and co-curricular opportunities to develop critical life skills. WCTC is committed to teaching all students the following skills:

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for this program.  An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.

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To support your success in the program, we recommend credits earned in 806-179 Adv Anatomy & Physiology be relevant within the last 5 years. 

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543-105 and 543-108 are run together, and offered in both terms.

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543-106 and 543-107 are run together and offered in both terms.