If caring is your calling, the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program at the Baptist School of Health Professions provides the education and professional training necessary to prepare for the national licensure examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Registered Nurses (RNs) have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. RNs play a vital role in promoting health, preventing disease, and helping patients and families cope with illness.
Nurses should be caring and sympathetic, able to accept responsibility, make decisions, and work with and supervise others. RNs need physical and emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stress.
Today's job prospects for RNs are excellent due to a national nursing shortage. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the demand for RNs is expected to grow by 623,156 jobs or 27% from 2002 to 2012. (2006-2007, Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Department of Labor). Actual salaries may vary depending upon employer size, employee experience, and employee credentials. The average salary for RNs in San Antonio, TX is $54,080. (CBSalary.com)
Prerequisites
Anatomy & Physiology with Lab, 8 credit hrs
Microbiology with Lab, 4 credit hrs
Intro to Psychology, 3 credit hrs
Length: 2 years
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