MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Healthcare Academic & Career Pathway Registered Nursing PROGRAM CODE: 10-543-1

Associate Degree

COURSE BIOSCI-177

CREDITS

General Anatomy and Physiology ‡................................. 4 (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ Written Communication ‡ ............................................... 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ Developmental Psychology ............................................. 3 (or) PSYCH-238 Lifespan Psychology Introduction to Diversity Studies..................................... 3 (or) SOCSCI-203 Introduction to Sociology Advanced Anatomy and Physiology ‡ ............................. 4 (or) BIOSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ‡ Introduction to Psychology ............................................. 3 (or) PSYCH-231 Introductory Psychology Microbiology ‡................................................................ 4 Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ .............................. 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course Nursing Fundamentals ‡................................................. 2 Nursing Skills ‡ .............................................................. 3 Nursing Pharmacology ‡ ................................................ 2 Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Practice ‡ .................... 2 Nursing Health Alterations ‡........................................... 3 Nursing Health Promotion ‡............................................ 3 Nursing: Clinical Care Across the Lifespan ‡ .................. 2 Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Management ‡ ............. 2 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 1 ‡ ......................... 3 Mental Health Community Concepts ‡............................ 2 Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice ‡ ......................... 3 Nursing Advanced Skills ‡ .............................................. 1 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 2 ‡ ......................... 3 Nursing Management and Professional Concepts ‡........ 2 Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice ‡ ............................. 3 Nursing Clinical Transition ‡ ........................................... 2

ENG-195

PSYCH-188

SOCSCI-172

BIOSCI-179

PSYCH-198

Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirement: High school diploma or GED and one year of high school biology and chemistry are required. This program admits students through a petition selection process. See program’s webpage at matc.edu to view details. Transfer: Will transfer to one or more four-year institutions Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Apply at fafsa.gov. Use School Code 003866. Program Description Prepare for a registered nursing (RN) career at MATC. Theory and lab courses on campus set the foundation for your clinical practice. Simulation and guided practice in clinical settings further prepare you for practice as an RN. Graduates are eligible to take the RN licensure exam (NCLEX-RN). Nursing Assistant training is required prior to petitioning for this program. Career Outlook Employers will expect graduates to have a plan for completing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Some BSN courses may be taken concurrently with the associate degree courses. Program Learning Outcomes • Integrate professional nursing identity re fl ecting integrity, responsibility and nursing standards. • Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice. • Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision-making. • Integrate the nursing process into patient care across diverse populations. • Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.

BIOSCI-197

ENG-196

NRSAD-101 NRSAD-102 NRSAD-103 NRSAD-104 NRSAD-105 NRSAD-106 NRSAD-107 NRSAD-108 NRSAD-109 NRSAD-110 NRSAD-111 NRSAD-112 NRSAD-113 NRSAD-114 NRSAD-115 NRSAD-116

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this degree

‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Official Wisconsin Technical College System program title: Nursing Associate Degree. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-975-5000; acenursing.org.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6263, 262-238-2281 or healthpathway@matc.edu

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