Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Associate of Applied Science
Paul D. Camp Community College

The nursing major prepares selected students to meet needs as workers in technical nursing in many health care facilities. After completion of the program, students will be able to take the National Council Licensure Exam Registered Nurse. The program provides a background for transfer choices to four-year schools.

Outcomes

Program graduates will have the ability to:

  1. Provide patient centered care promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self- determination across the lifespan for diverse populations.
  2. Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations.
  3. Demonstrate nursing judgment through the use of clinical reasoning, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, quality care.
  4. Practice professional behaviors that encompass the legal/ethical framework while incorporating self-reflection, leadership and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning.
  5. Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes.
  6. Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and interdisciplinary teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve stated outcomes of care.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
64
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (156)
64
Nursing Program AAS Degree (156)
64
Nursing Program AAS Degree
64
BIO 141-Human Anat & Physi I
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
BIO 142-Human Anat & Physi II
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111-College Composition I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PSY 230 or PSY 235
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100-College Success Skills
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
NSG 200 - Hlth Promo/Assessmnt
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
BIO 150 - Microbiology
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112 - College Comp II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 210 - Hlth Care Concp I
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 211 - Hlth Care Conpt II
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 230 - Adv Pro Nurs Conpt
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 252 - Complex Hlth Care Co
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PHI 220 - Ethics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 100 - Intro to Nursing Con
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 106 - Comp for Nurs Pr
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 130 - Pro Concepts
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 152 - Hlth Care Recip
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 170 - Health/Illness Conc
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
LPN Bridge Requirement
5
NSG 115 - Hlthcare Transition
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Nursing Program AAS Degree
64
BIO 141-Human Anat & Physi I
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
BIO 142-Human Anat & Physi II
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111-College Composition I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PSY 230 or PSY 235
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100-College Success Skills
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
NSG 200 - Hlth Promo/Assessmnt
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
BIO 150 - Microbiology
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112 - College Comp II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 210 - Hlth Care Concp I
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 211 - Hlth Care Conpt II
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 230 - Adv Pro Nurs Conpt
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 252 - Complex Hlth Care Co
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PHI 220 - Ethics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 100 - Intro to Nursing Con
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 106 - Comp for Nurs Pr
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 130 - Pro Concepts
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 152 - Hlth Care Recip
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG 170 - Health/Illness Conc
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Nursing Program AAS Degree
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Students interested in applying to the nursing program must complete a Camp Community College (Camp) application and a nursing program application.

Physical Demands: The typical physical demands of a nurse include the following: full range of motion including handling and lifting patients and/or equipment, manual and finger dexterity, hand and eye coordination. The job generally requires standing and walking for extensive periods. The registered nurse should be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The job settings may have stressful conditions and/or irregular hours. There is a potential for exposure to communicable diseases. Upon admission to the nursing program, the prospective student is provided with a Nursing/Allied Health Program Physical Examination form that must be completed by a physician or nurse practitioner prior to enrolling in nursing classes.

Criminal Background Checks are required for entrance into the nursing programs. Students must have a negative background check and drug screen in order to begin clinical nursing courses. Health care facilities may not employ individuals who have committed certain criminal acts. See Barrier Crimes located on the website https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PVyv51yAKlJMTl2CyOPevN05ZddKTkhX/view . Students who have positive results from these checks may be prohibited from clinical and will not be able complete the program.

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Paul D. Camp Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?
Do More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of Camp’s general education component of Camp’s curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the program.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning

Camp follows the VCCS Waiver of Requirements policy when determining whether any course or program requirements can be waived when previous educational studies, training programs, or work experience may entitle students to an adjustment in required courses in a particular curriculum.

Students who believe that previous educational studies, training programs, or work experience may entitle them to an adjustment in the required courses in a particular curriculum should contact the Dean or their Program Advisor to determine procedures before registering for classes.

Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Paul D. Camp Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Number of Transfer Students
180
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Camp enrolls over 900 curricular students, with an average class size of 10 students, a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by the Catalog in effect when a student enters the college, or any in a subsequent Catalog chosen. A student must follow program or major requirements in effect at the time a program or major is declared or at the time a program or major is changed. If a student’s progress toward a degree is interrupted for four or more consecutive semesters (excluding Summer), the curricular requirements of the Catalog in effect when re-entering the college must be followed.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Most degree and certificate programs are open to all students. Some programs in nursing and allied health have competitive entry and require a separate application.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn BridgeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical NursesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance EducationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeNursing, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeNursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeLPN To RN - Nursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Online (RN to BSN) Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Pre-licensure) Baccalaureate Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
George Mason UniversityNursing, BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Longwood University Nursing BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Longwood University Nursing: RN to BSN Degree Completion BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Radford UniversityBSN in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityNursing-BSNBachelorBS in Nursing4-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Physical TherapyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Shenandoah UniversityBSN Option for RN to MSNBachelorBSN Option for RN to MSN4-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
University of Mary WashingtonBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Nursing4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Bluefield UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Marymount University Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-2061.00Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesCare for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
31-1131.00Nursing AssistantsProvide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.Healthcare Support Occupations
29-1141.01Acute Care NursesProvide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.02Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesAssess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.04Clinical Nurse SpecialistsDirect nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.03Critical Care NursesProvide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDemonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1141.00Registered NursesAssess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations