Associate of Science in Nursing
Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Nursing prepares students to practice professional nursing.
The objectives of the program include:
- To develop a student's ability to communicate effectively and accurately using the written and spoken word
- To prepare students to utilize critical thinking in problem-solving situations
- To develop students who are effective in collaborating with healthcare teams and patients
- To provide students with nursing skills, including observation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation
- To assist graduates in obtaining employment as nurses
Nursing Major Courses:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Nursing Pharmacology
- Basic Adult Health Care
- Maternity Nursing Care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Advanced Adult Health Care
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing Practicum
In addition to the Nursing major courses, students are required to take 30.0 credit hours of General Education courses to complete the 72.0 credit hour Associate of Science degree in Nursing.