The following is the suggested sequence of courses for this degree. A + indicates a course with either a prerequisite or a co-requisite. However, courses that do not have a prerequisite do not have to be taken in order. Nevertheless, the general sequence should still be followed. Vocational Nursing (VNSG) courses must be taken according to the suggested sequence. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their certificates.

Semester I

HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology 1 Hour
HPRS 2200 - Pharmacology for Health Professions 2 Hours (RNSG 1201 may be substituted for this course.)
RNSG 1108 - Dosage Calculations for Nursing 1 Hour
VNSG 1126 - Gerontology 1 Hour
VNSG 1304 - Foundations of Nursing I 3 Hours
VNSG 1420 - Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health 4 Hours (BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be substituted for this course.)
VNSG 1423 - Basic Nursing Skills 4 Hours
VNSG 2262 - Clinical I 2 Hours

Credit Hours: 18

Semester II

VNSG 1136 - Mental Health 1 Hour
VNSG 1230 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing 2 Hours
VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness 2 Hours
VNSG 1509 - Nursing in Health and Illness II 5 Hours
VNSG 2461 - Clinical II 4 Hours

Credit Hours: 14

Semester III

VNSG 1219 - Leadership and Professional Development 2 Hours
VNSG 1234 - Pediatrics 2 Hours
VNSG 2431 - Advanced Nursing Skills 4 Hours
VNSG 2562 - Clinical III 5 Hours

Credit Hours: 13

Total Semester Credit Hours: 45

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