Program: Nursing, R.N. - Advanced Standing, A.A.S - Butler County Community College

Apr 07, 2025

BC3 Academic Catalog: 2024-2025

Nursing, R.N. - Advanced Standing (208AS)

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Nursing Program at Butler County Community College is a two-year academically-based program that prepares the graduate to provide and manage direct care to individual clients and their families; and to function as an effective member of the health care team. The graduate is also educated to be a contributing member of the discipline of nursing, committed to professional growth, continuous learning, and self-development. Graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program prepares the graduate for employment as a registered professional nurse in a variety of community-based health care settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other comparable agencies.

Professional Licensure Information

Minimum - 65 Credits

First Semester (13)

Second Semester (17)

Third Semester (17)

Fourth Semester (18)

Note(s):

* Indicates course has a prerequisite.

a Must be taken before or with NURS 101 (Nursing I)

b Must be taken before or with NURS 102 (Nursing II)

c Must be taken before or with NURS 103 (Nursing III)

d Must be taken before or with NURS 104 (Nursing IV)

e College Algebra (Math 101) or higher may be substituted.

f Must be taken before NURS 105 (Nursing V)

+ Courses that can be taken in advance of acceptance into the Nursing Program.