Nursing - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 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: 72 credits
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 72 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 (or higher) | 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 | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NURS 1121 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 1121L | Foundations of Nursing Lab | 2 |
| NURS 1125 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS 1125L | Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 1131 | Foundations of Pharmacology | 5 |
| NURS 1134 | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment | 1 |
| NURS 1134L | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment Laboratory | 2 |
| NURS 1157 | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Lecture | 5 |
| NURS 1157L | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Laboratory | 2 |
| NURS 2214 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NURS 2214L | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 2225 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4 |
| NURS 2225L | Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical II | 2 |
| NURS 2235 | Medical Surgical Nursing III | 3 |
| NURS 2235L | Medical Surgical Nursing III Clinical | 4 |
| NURS 2996 | Nursing Topics (NCLEX RN Review) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 72 | |
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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 or higher is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 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 | 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 higher) or Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Level One (Fall) | ||
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| NURS 1121 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 1121L | Foundations of Nursing Lab | 2 |
| NURS 1134 | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment | 1 |
| NURS 1134L | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment Laboratory | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Level Two (Spring) | ||
| NURS 1125 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS 1125L | Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 1131 | Foundations of Pharmacology | 5 |
| NURS 2214 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NURS 2214L | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Level Three (Fall) | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| NURS 1157 | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Lecture | 5 |
| NURS 1157L | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Laboratory | 2 |
| NURS 2225 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4 |
| NURS 2225L | Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical II | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| Level Four (Spring) | ||
| NURS 2235 | Medical Surgical Nursing III | 3 |
| NURS 2235L | Medical Surgical Nursing III Clinical | 4 |
| NURS 2996 | Nursing Topics (NCLEX RN Review) | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 72 | |