Pre-Nursing

Pre-Nursing Program

The Associate of Science (AS) in Pre-Nursing is designed to give students a solid foundation for continuing intellectual growth and further professional studies leading to a career in nursing or other health related fields. The AS in Pre-Nursing provides students with essential studies and sciences courses focused on providing the necessary academic background to transfer to a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or Bachelor of Science in nursing baccalaureate program. Students should be aware that most
pre-nursing courses have science prerequisites and that improper scheduling of courses can lengthen the time required to complete the degree.

Program Outcomes:

• The student will practice critical thinking skills to solve health care related issues using the scientific method.
• The student will apply basic principles of therapeutic communication in a health care setting.
• The student will utilize technology for documentation of nursing principles in the health care field.
• The student will practice the nursing process within ethical guidelines.

Program Characteristics

The program is focused on transfer to post-secondary institutions in the North Dakota University System; however, courses will transfer to other nursing schools as well. Bachelor of Science Nursing degrees vary by institution and state. Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor or counselor when selecting courses to ensure appropriate transfer for matriculation into baccalaureate programs. Grade point average requirements vary by university and admission is competitive through nursing disciplines.

Faculty

The Pre-Nursing and Science faculty are professionals who have been employed in private and public sectors of education and business. They continue to participate in professional development and scholarly activity to enhance their knowledge and to serve as role models for lifelong learning.

Dr. Lori Gourneau
701-766-2385
lori.gourneau@littlehoop.edu

Courses of Essential Studies

Course #	Course Name	Offered	Credits
ENGL 100	Student Success	FA,SP	1
ENGL 110	College Composition I	FA,SP,SU	3
ENGL 120	College Composition II*	FA,SP,SU	3
COMM 110	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	FA,SP	3
	ND:FA or ND:HUM or ND:HIST		3
	ND:FA or ND:HUM or ND:HIST		3
	ND:SS or ND:HIST		3
HPER 217	Personal & Community Health	FA,SP	2
HPER101-104	Physical Education Activity		1
PSYC 111	Introduction to Psychology	FA	3
CSCI101	Introduction to Computers	FA,SP	3
MATH103	College Algebra**	FA,SP,SU	3
BIOL 111/L	Concepts of Biology	SP	4
DS 110	Dakota Culture and History***	FA,SP,SU	3
ENGL 161	Dakota Language I	FA,SP,SU	4
	TOTAL		42

	*Prerequisite of ENGL 110 (College Composition I)
	**Prerequisite of ASC093 (Intermediate Algebra) or Appropriate Placement Test.
	***Alternate Summer Rotation

Core Classes

Course #	Course Name	Offered	Credits
BIOL 202/L	Introduction to Microbiology*	SP	4
BIOL 220/L	Anatomy & Physiology I*	FA	4
BIOL 221/L	Anatomy & Physiology II*	SP	4
NUTR 240	Principles of Nutrition	SP	3
PHARM 215	Introduction to Pharmacology	FA	3
PSYC250	Developmental Psychology*	SP	3
	Program Electives (choose from below)		1-12
	TOTAL		22-33
	*Prerequisites or Corequisites exist, see advisor for details.
	Some program electives can be used in conjunction for general education requirements.
	Program Electives (Students should work with their advisors to choose courses that enhance their Natural Resource Management academic or career options.)

Program Electives

Course #	Course Name	Offered	Credits
CHEM115/L	Introduction to Chemistry	SP	4
CHEM 116/L	Introduction to Organic & BioChemistry	FA	4
CHEM 121/L	General Chemistry I	FA	4
SOC 110	Introduction to Sociology	SP	3
HPER 210	First Aid & CPR	FA,SP	1