Associate in Science
The Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP ) is an innovative associate degree program of study offered at five Connecticut Community Colleges. The common nursing programming offers a four-semester curriculum designed to prepare registered nurses to function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nursing practice. In addition, students within the program have the same admission and policy standards, which allows for greater student flexibility.
The curriculum is built upon courses from the social and biological sciences, liberal arts, and nursing. These courses provide the foundation for the practice of nursing. Six core values (critical thinking, safe and competent practice, caring, professionalism, communication, and holistic care) provide the framework for organizing the nursing curriculum.
A graduate of the nursing program is awarded an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Graduates can apply for licensure through the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
The graduate is prepared to function as an entry-level practitioner in health care settings such as general or specialty hospitals, extended care facilities, doctors' offices, and clinics.
Please go to ATI's website www.atitesting.com/ctccteas for all testing schedules and registration information. Directions for the ATI Teas Test.
Approval and Accreditation
All five colleges are individually approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Nursing Program Outcomes:
The graduate will:
- Integrate the principles of the natural, physical, social, biological, behavioral sciences, and nursing theory to provide holistic care to individuals, families, and groups across the wellness-illness continuum.
- Integrate nursing process and critical thinking skills for decision making in nursing practice.
- Provide safe and competent care to individuals, families, and groups utilizing evidenced-based practice, quantitative reasoning, and technological proficiency.
- Integrate effective communication skills through professional interactions with individuals, families, groups, and the health care team.
- Create an environment where therapeutic interventions reflect a respect for human dignity.
- Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary health team.
- Integrate accountability and responsibility for practice within the legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession.
- Function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nursing practice.
General Information:
Evening nursing classes are offered on the North Haven Campus. Two state-of-the-art nursing skills labs provide students with the opportunity for skills practice and simulated learning activities. Lab and clinical rotations are offered in the day, evening, and/or weekend hours. Clinical experiences are offered at a variety of healthcare institutions in the greater New Haven area and throughout the State of Connecticut.
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Admission Requirements
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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| + Bio* 211 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
4
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| ENG* 101 |
English Composition |
3
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Total Credits
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7
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| Pre-Requisite Requirements |
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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| +BIO* 212 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
4
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Total Credits
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4
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First Semester
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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NUR* 101
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Introduction to Nursing Practice
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8
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BIO* 235
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Microbiology
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4
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PSY* 111
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General Psychology I
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3
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Total Semester Credits
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15
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Second Semester
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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NUR* 102
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Family Health Nursing
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8
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NUR* 103
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Pharmacology for Families Across the Lifespan I
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1
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PSY* 201
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Life Span Development
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3
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SOC* 101
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Principles of Sociology
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3
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Total Semester Credits
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15
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Third Semester
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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NUR* 201
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Nursing Care of Individual and Families I
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9
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NUR* 202
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Pharmacology for Individuals and Families
with Intermediate Health Care Needs
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1
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ENG* 102
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English Composition & Literature |
3
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Total Semester Credits
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13
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Fourth Semester
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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NUR* 203
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Nursing Care of Individuals and Families II
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8
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NUR* 204
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Pharmacology for Individuals, Families and
Groups with Complex Healthcare Needs
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1
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| NUR* 205 |
Nursing Management & Trends |
2
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Elective
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Humanities ** or Fine Arts
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3
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Total Semester Credits
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14
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Total Program Credits
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68
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General Education Credits = 30 credits
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Nursing Credits = 38 credits
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+ There may be a prerequisite course that must be successfully completed prior to taking this course.
**Non-Nursing courses must be taken in the semester indicated above or they may be taken earlier; Nursing courses must be taken in the stated sequence.
For more information contact Sheila Solernou Division Director, Nursing at (203) 285-2393 or by email ssolernou@gwcc.commnet.edu.
Nursing Resources
www.nurseconnect.com a professional networking site for nurses, with discussion groups and career resources.