AAS Nursing Degree

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Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

This two-year degree is a combination of nursing and transfer credits. This Associate Degree qualifies you to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

LPN to RN Program

OCCC now offers a LPN-to-RN Bridge Program. This program offers those with an active in good standing Oregon LPN license a straightforward and accessible path to becoming a Registered Nurse.

Why Study Nursing?

As a nurse, your responsibilities will vary depending on where you choose to work. Hospital staff nurses care for a group of patients and often supervise others. They assess the needs and problems of their clients, diagnose nursing problems, and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. The job requires technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Nurses interact with clients and their families, as well as other members of the health care team. Your exact job activities will vary from day to day, depending on the type and condition of the clients under your care. However, each day will call for careful observation, decision-making and problem solving. Providing nursing care is both challenging and rewarding.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

Use a holistic approach to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care for groups of patients that apply standard nursing care plans to meet individual needs.
Communicate effectively and collaboratively in a self-directed manner with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
Use first-level management skills in providing care for individuals and groups of patients.
Make decisions regarding patient care based on professional values and responsibilities at the associate degree nurse level while complying with identified legal/ethical standards (scope of practice regulations established by boards of nursing and Code of Practice guidelines established by the American Nurses Association).

Please review the list of resources below:

Nursing Course Descriptions

NUR 141 | Fundamentals of Nursing
NUR 142 | Care of Acutely Ill Patients & Developing Families 1
NUR 143 | Care of Acutely Ill Patients & Developing Families 2
NUR 241 | Care of Patients with Complex Health Problems
NUR 242 | Care of Patients in Situations of Crisis
NUR 243 | Preparation for Entry into Practice
NUR 250 | Preparation for the NCLEX-RN Exam

Scholarship Information

The OCCC Foundation offers several scholarships specifically for students accepted into the nursing program. Continuing nursing students and those who have applied for acceptance into the next cohort are encouraged to apply for these scholarships.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information

As part of a consortium of Oregon Community Colleges, Oregon Coast is presenting this innovative and accessible program, designed for registered nurses who already hold an AAS degree in Nursing. Students will complete coursework online while finishing with an in-person capstone experience right here in Lincoln County.

HOW | Your Path Forward

How Do You Get Started?

Paying for School — You Have Options

Cost should never be the reason you don’t pursue a nursing degree. Your Student Success Coach can tell you about OCCC’s Financial Aid options. Schedule your meeting, below!

Your Next Steps

Your degree is waiting. Let’s not waste a moment!

Ready to start? Here’s what to do today:

1 – Schedule an in-person or Zoom advising appointment with a Student Success Coach.

4 – Apply for admission and register for Fall term

Additional Information

Disabilities

Oregon Coast Community College is committed to providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities throughout the College community. Students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Our philosophy is to maximize your independence and self-reliance, providing a variety of support options to assist you in achieving your educational and/or vocational objectives. To receive services, you must submit documentation of your disabling condition(s) to the Vice President for Student Affairs. To initiate support services, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541-867-8511. Students are responsible for requesting, in a timely manner, accommodation and documenting the nature and extent of their disability.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. In addition, the College complies with applicable provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA’), and all local and state civil rights laws. Under this policy, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of this policy and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact either:

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Kristina Holton
or
Director of Human Resources, Joy Gutknecht

Questions can also be mailed to their attention at 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366.