Hope College of

Arts & Sciences

Program Benefits The Hope of Tomorrow Begins

Today.
Associate of Science in
✓ Hands on learning Nursing Degree Program
✓ Simulation laboratory
✓ High level of job
placements after graduation
✓ Low cost tuition
✓ Highly skilled instructors
✓ Clinical experiences in
hospitals, nursing homes,
birthing centers and more

Come and Join the Hope

of Tomorrow .
Admissions & Information Program Approval
The Associate of Science in Nursing Degree
For more information or to apply, please Program is approved by the Florida Board of
contact us. Nursing and the Commission for Independent
Education. The student who has met all
Phone: 954-532-9614 educational and institutional requirements from
Fax: 754-222-9835 Hope College of Arts & Sciences is eligible to
have his/her name submitted to the Florida
E-mail address: admissions@hcas.edu Board of Nursing to be considered as a 1200 SW 3rd Street
Website: www.hcas.edu candidate for the National Council Licensure Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Examination. Phone: 954-532-9614
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 Hope College of Arts & Sciences

Hope College of Arts & Sciences Associate of Science in Nursing Course Credit(s)
Intro. To College Learning 1.0
Computer Basics 1.0
Vision English Composition I 3.0
Our vision is to reach and equip the The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) College Algebra 3.0
underserviced population to professionally program is designed to prepare a nurse Sociology 3.0
excel in the growingly competitive generalist for practice that integrates the Ethics 3.0
knowledge and skills for entry level positions in Psychology 3.0
healthcare field through the impact of Microbiology 2.0
research, educational programs and the healthcare industry. This degree is earned
Microbiology Lab 1.0
professional partnerships. by completing the program course
Anatomy and Physiology I 3.0
requirements of 77 credit hours. This program Anatomy and Physiology I Lab* 1.0
Philosophy is generally completed within 24 months, with Anatomy and Physiology II 3.0
The philosophy of the college is based some the classes offered online. Anatomy and Physiology II Lab* 1.0
Pathophysiological Basics for Nursing 1.0
upon the faculty’s collective beliefs about Practice I
the person, health, environment, nursing, Pathophysiological Basics for Nursing 1.5
learning-centered education, and nursing Program Outcomes Practice II
education. The philosophy serves as the • Communicate effectively. Pathophysiological Basics for Nursing 1.5
foundation for development of all program Practice III
curricula, including program outcomes, • Listen and think critically. Math and Pharmacology for Nurses 2.0
Math and Pharmacology for Nurses Lab* 1.0
learning objectives, teaching and learning • Practice in accordance with the Fundamentals of Nursing 3.0
activities, student assessment, faculty legislation affecting nursing practice Fundamentals of Nursing Lab* 1.0
professional development, and selection and healthcare. Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 2.0
of learning resources. Student-centered Health Assessment 2.0
learning forms the foundation of this • Practice within a professional and Health Assessment Lab* 1.0
philosophy. ethical nursing framework. Basic Medical Surgical Nursing 2.0
Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Lab* 1.0

Mission • Provide comprehensive, safe, and Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 3.0
effective nursing care to achieve Complex Medical Surgical Nursing 2.0
Our mission is to prepare qualified entry- Complex Medical Surgical Nursing Lab* 1.0
identified patient outcomes.
level and professional nurses to work in Complex Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2.0
diverse healthcare settings. Partnerships • Evaluate progress towards expected Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing 2.0
with members of the southeast Florida patient outcomes in consultation with Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab* 1.0
healthcare community are essential to the the health care team. Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2.0
mission’s success. The programs Maternity & Newborn Nursing 2.0
accomplish their mission by providing a • Establish, maintain and appropriately Maternity & Newborn Nursing Lab* 1.0
challenging education that prepares conclude therapeutic relationships. Maternity & Newborn Clinical 1.0
Pediatric Nursing 2.0
students to think logically, critically, and • Assume leadership roles within the Pediatric Nursing Lab* 1.0
analytically in order to problem-solve profession. Pediatric Nursing Clinical 2.0
effectively and make sound clinical Mental Health Nursing 2.0
decisions; communicate effectively; and to Mental Health Nursing Clinical 2.0
integrate knowledge, skills, values, and Community Nursing 2.0
professionalism in the delivery of high- Community Nursing Clinical 1.0
quality health care. Nursing Leadership and Practicum 1.0
*Co-requisites Courses.
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