Nursing - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2025-2026 Catalog
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C or better in all required courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition Iand designated Mathematics courses.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 70 credits
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 70 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV; students do not need to select any other General Education courses to complete the requirement. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
or MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics | |
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Elective | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NURS 130 | Foundations of Pharmacology | 5 |
| NURS 134 | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment | 1 |
| NURS 134L | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment Lab | 2 |
| NURS 136 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 136L | Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab | 2 |
| NURS 147 | Adult Health I | 4 |
| NURS 147L | Adult Health I Lab | 2 |
| NURS 149 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 149L | Mental Health Nursing Lab | 1 |
| NURS 201 | Special Topics (NCLEX RN Review) | 3 |
| NURS 224 | Maternal Child Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 224L | Maternal Child Nursing Lab | 1 |
| NURS 226 | Adult Health II | 4 |
| NURS 226L | Adult Health II Lab | 2 |
| NURS 236 | Nursing Preceptorship - Adult Health III | 3 |
| NURS 236L | Nursing Preceptorship - Adult Health III Lab | 3 |
| Total Credits | 70 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
NMSU Alamogordo 2025-2026 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Nursing
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| (Prerequisites) | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 1120G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1130G | College Algebra or Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Level One (Fall) | ||
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| NURS 134 | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment | 1 |
| NURS 134L | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment Lab | 2 |
| NURS 136 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 136L | Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Level Two (Spring) | ||
| NURS 130 | Foundations of Pharmacology | 5 |
| NURS 147 | Adult Health I | 4 |
| NURS 147L | Adult Health I Lab | 2 |
| NURS 149 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 149L | Mental Health Nursing Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Level Three (Fall) | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| NURS 224 | Maternal Child Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 224L | Maternal Child Nursing Lab | 1 |
| NURS 226 | Adult Health II | 4 |
| NURS 226L | Adult Health II Lab | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| Level Four (Spring) | ||
| NURS 201 | Special Topics (NCLEX RN Review) | 3 |
| NURS 236 | Nursing Preceptorship - Adult Health III | 3 |
| NURS 236L | Nursing Preceptorship - Adult Health III Lab | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 70 | |