Registered Nursing, AAS

Program Course Requirements

End of Program Learning Outcomes

NURSING PROCESS: Employ critical decision making to prioritize and appropriately attend to client specific needs using data collection and analysis, problem identification, care planning, care delivery and evaluation of care.

DIVERSITY: Provide accurate verbal and written communications using appropriate technology, while adapting to consider the needs of culturally and educationally diverse clientele and interdisciplinary health care team members.

CRITICAL THINKING: Demonstrate proficiency in psychomotor skills, computation, therapeutic communication, client education and use of technology in provision of nursing care

COMMUNICATION: Function as an effective member of the health care team, practicing collaborative leadership, delegation and client advocacy to provide goal-oriented care.

SAFE PRACTICE: Perform optimally in the dynamic health care system by incorporating evidence based practice and continuing education in client care.

PROFESSIONALISM: Adhere to scope of professional practice and contribute to the profession through participation in professional organizations and sociopolitical awareness.

Program Notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a pre-nursing faculty adviser.

• The minimum grade per prerequisite class is a 3.0 with the exception of MATH& 146 which is 2.7.
• Students may attempt each pre-requisite up to three times only. 
• All prerequisites must be completed before applying 
• Must provide a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate of completion (CNA and LPN licences will also be accepted). 
• Twenty eight students will be selected Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters respectively for the full time program. Alternates will be chosen for each cohort. 
• AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entrylevel employment. 
• The full time program will be offered on a full-time and face-to-face basis only. 
• Taking courses outside of nursing while in the program is not recommended due to heavy loads and irregular schedules. 
• Students must complete full national and local background checks. 
• Students in the Nursing Program must be fully vaccinated. Only medically related exemptions (anaphylaxis, etc.) will be considered. 
• Additional qualifications considered: 
  • Geographic location (1 point) 
  • Health-Related Community Service (1 point) 
  • Previous Associate degree or higher (Note: Degrees from foreign universities will qualify) (2 points) 
  • U.S. Military Service (2 points) 
  • First Generation College Graduate (2 Points) 
  • 1+ year direct patient care experience as an NA-C (3 points) 
  • Pre-requisite cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (3 points) 
  • Current or past Highline College student (30+ credits) (4 points)

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

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