Nursing (RN) AAS

Health Sciences Department | 2 AAS - Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years

Earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (RN) at Clackamas Community College and take the first step towards an in demand career in the medical field.

One of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States, nurses are highly sought after and may choose to work in a variety of specialties and settings. Nurses also enjoy the benefits of a rewarding profession that values life-long learning and offers many opportunities for educational and career advancement. An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (RN) from Clackamas Community College prepares you for an exciting career in nursing through interactive classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences. 

As part of the commitment to equity, the Nursing Department and college workgroup will be reviewing the program application and admissions process. We are actively working toward transitioning to an online application for future cohorts and will provide updates regarding this work on the website.

Online Nursing Application

Applications open: Dec. 1, 2022

Application deadline: Feb. 15, 2023, at 8:59 p.m. PST

Please refer to the below application and admissions sections for details.

    This is a limited-entry program. Contact Health Sciences for more information.

    Disclosure statements

    Philosophy of the Nursing department

    As members of the nursing profession, we want to make clear that we are committed to equity, inclusivity and advocate for social justice for all people. We focus our teaching and practice on the moral and ethical principles that are the cornerstones of the nursing profession. There is no room for racism or discrimination of any kind in our nursing program; in our profession; in health care; in our country, our neighborhoods, schools or workplaces; nor in any dimension of society.

    COVID-19 vaccination

    Participation in hospital-based clinical experiences is an integral portion of the curriculum as a nursing student. All clinical sites available to Clackamas Community College require proof of vaccination for COVID-19. To be admitted to the nursing program, you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to participate in clinical activities throughout the duration of the program to meet the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s clinical hour requirements.

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

    Effective February 16, 2021, the associate degree in nursing at Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus in Milwaukie, OR, is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This candidacy status expires on February 16, 2023.

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    Nursing (RN) AAS

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    When can I begin working on my Nursing CAS application?
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    Nursing Prerequisites

    Nursing Prerequisites
    • Arts & Letters, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences Electives
    • 13
    • BI-231
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    • 4
    • BI-232
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    • 4
    • BI-233
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology III
    • 4
    • BI-234
    • Introductory Microbiology
    • 4
    • FN-225
    • Nutrition
    • 4
    • MTH-095
    • Algebra III
    • 4
    • PSY-215
    • Introduction to Developmental Psychology
    • 4
    • WR-121
    • English Composition
    • 4
    • WR-122
    • English Composition
    • 4
     

    Nursing - Term 1

    Nursing - Term 1
    • BI-112**
    • General Biology for Health Sciences
    • 4
    • NRS-110
    • Foundations of Nursing - Health Promotion
    • 5
    • NRS-110C
    • Foundations of Nursing - Health Promotion Clinical
    • 4
    • NRS-230
    • Clinical Pharmacology I
    • 3
    • PE-185*
    • Physical Education
    • 1
     

    Nursing - Term 2

    Nursing - Term 2
    • NRS-111
    • Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I
    • 3
    • NRS-111C
    • Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I Clinical
    • 3
    • NRS-231
    • Clinical Pharmacology II
    • 3
    • NRS-232
    • Pathophysiological Processes I
    • 3
     

    Nursing - Term 3

    Nursing - Term 3
    • NRS-112
    • Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I
    • 2
    • NRS-112C
    • Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I Clinical
    • 4
    • NRS-233
    • Pathophysiological Processes II
    • 3
     

    Nursing - Summer Term Option

    Nursing - Summer Term Option
    • BI-112**
    • General Biology for Health Sciences
    • 4
     

    Nursing - Term 4

    Nursing - Term 4
    • NRS-222
    • Nursing in Acute Care II & End of Life
    • 4
    • NRS-222C
    • Nursing in Acute Care II & End of Life Clinical
    • 5
     

    Nursing - Term 5

    Nursing - Term 5
    • NRS-221
    • Chronic Illness II and End of Life
    • 4
    • NRS-221C
    • Chronic Illness II and End of Life Clinical
    • 5
     

    Notes

    Core curriculum is sequential and may not be taken out of order. Core nursing curriculum is intended to be completed in two academic years for an AAS degree.
     
    Students must achieve C or higher grades in all required courses (including prerequisites/preparatory courses) prior to advancing to the next term.
     

    Nursing - Term 6

    Complete WR-222 or WR-227
    • WR-222
    • English Composition
    • 4
    • WR-227
    • Technical Report Writing
    • 4
     
    Nursing - Term 6
    • NRS-224
    • Integrative Practicum
    • 2
    • NRS-224C
    • Integrative Practicum Clinical
    • 7
     

    Notes

    **BI-112 meets the Biology with genetics requirement and must be completed prior to start of second year of nursing program.
     
    *Current Basic Life Support (AHA) is required throughout the nursing program and meets PE requirement
     
    Total Credits Required: 90-93
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    Contact Us

    503-594-0650

    healthsciences@clackamas.edu

    Harmony Campus