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Associate of Science in Nursing

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is a five (5) semester, seventy-two (72) credit program designed to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and competencies required for safe nursing practice. The curriculum is based on the National League for Nursing Educational Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs. Graduates will receive the Associate of Science in Nursing degree, and are eligible to apply to write the National Council

MISSION OF THE PROGRAM OF NURSING
Baton Rouge Community College’s Division of Nursing is a high quality, affordable, selective admission program. The mission is to offer a collegiate nursing curriculum that promotes continuance of education at a 4-year institution and lifelong learning.  The Nursing Program is designed to provide excellent nursing education to diverse learners capable of improving the health care needs of the multicultural community in a structured health care setting.

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Program of Nursing is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and competencies for nursing practice.  The curriculum is based on the Educational Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs of the National League for Nursing.  Graduates will receive the associate of science degree in nursing and are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

PHILOSOPHY|
We believe that nursing is a client-centered, information and evidence based, interdisciplinary profession that provides safe quality care. 

Client-centered. The focus of nursing is the client (individual, family and community). Nursing uses a holistic approach in meeting the healthcare needs of the client.

Information and evidence based. Nursing is a profession that involves the  systematic collection of data and utilization of scientific research.

Interdisciplinary. The nurse collaborates as part of a client centered team in the provision of healthcare.

Safe quality care. The nurse provides high standard care that is effective, efficient and protects clients and others from health and environmental hazards.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The graduate of the Associate of Science in Nursing will:

        1. Apply the nursing process in meeting the holistic needs of the client.
      1. Use critical thinking as the foundation for clinical decision making.
      2. Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and the health care team through interactive verbal and non-verbal processes. 
      3. Develop caring nursing interventions with respect to the client’s cultural values, beliefs, and lifestyles.  
      4. Integrate teaching and learning processes to promote and maintain health, reduce risk, and facilitate informed decision making.
      5. Collaborate with the client, family, community, and health care team to promote client goals and outcomes.
      6. Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner to provide safe quality care.
      7. Demonstrate professional behaviors and adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks and standards of professional practice.

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