Information regarding this program is available through the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, 212.363.5555, ext. 153.
North Harris Montgomery Community College District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education. NHMCCD does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, nationality or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other college-administered programs and activities.

INTRODUCTION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Associate Degree Nursing Paramedic Transition program is a three semester course of study that prepares graduates to take the state licensure examination for registered nurses and receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The ADN program is accredited by the Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) for the State of Texas and by the National League for Nursing.

The Paramedic to RN Transition format includes one 12-week summer session and entry into the upper-level ADN program. Twenty students will be admitted each summer at NHC.

The following courses must be completed PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION the Paramedic to RN Transition Program:.

*
BIOL 2401
4
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
*
BIOL 2402
4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
*
BIOL 2420
4
Microbiology and Pathology
  ENGL 1301
3
Composition and Rhetoric I
PSYC 2301
3
General Psychology
PSYC 2314
3
Lifespan: Growth and Development
  RNSG 1301
3
Pharmacology
*Biology courses must be current (within 5 years) and must be completed with a "C" or better.

The remaining courses must be completed prior to completion of the A.A.S. degree. It is highly recommended that applicants complete as many of these courses as possible, prior to enrolling in the nursing courses.

  SOCI 1301
3
Principles of Sociology
  SPCH 1318
3
Interpersonal Communication
  KINE
1
Physical Activity, 1111-2184 (PE courses must be physical activity courses. One course in Physical Fitness 1111-1116 is highly recommended). Check the course description in the catalog to ensure you choose an activity course.
  ELECTIVE
3
Fine Arts / Humanities Elective
 
*Nursing Courses:
  RNSG 1301
3
Pharmacology (prerequisite)
  RNSG 1417
3
Concepts of Nursing Practice I for Articulating Students - Summer
  RNSG 1260
2
Clinical - Summer
  RNSG 1140 1 Nursing Skills for Articulating Students - Summer
  RNSG 2514
5
Nursing III: Care of Client with Complex Health Care Needs - Fall
  RNSG 2361
3
Clinical - Nursing III - Fall
  RNSG 1170
1
Nursing Skills III - Fall
  RNSG 2535
5
Nursing IV - Spring
  RNSG 2362
3
Clinical - Spring
  RNSG 2272
2
Nursing Review - Spring
*Advanced placement credit of 13 semester hours is granted after successful completion of both RNSG 1327 and RNSG 1160.

|Introduction | Admission Policies | Selection Process | Additional Information |
| Application Procedure | Program Costs | Information Sessions | Counseling | Campus Location |
Information regarding this program is available through the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, 212.363.5555, ext. 153.
North Harris Montgomery Community College District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education. NHMCCD does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, nationality or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other college-administered programs and activities.

INTRODUCTION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Associate Degree Nursing Paramedic Transition program is a three semester course of study that prepares graduates to take the state licensure examination for registered nurses and receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The ADN program is accredited by the Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) for the State of Texas and by the National League for Nursing.

The Paramedic to RN Transition format includes one twelve-week session and entry into upper level. Ten students will be admitted each summer at North Harris College.
The following courses must be completed PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR RNSG 1140, RNSG 1417, AND RNSG 1260.

Science Courses:
*
BIOL 2401
4
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
*
BIOL 2402
4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
*
BIOL 2420
4
Microbiology and Pathology
PSYC 2301
3
General Psychology
PSYC 2314
3
Lifespan: Growth and Development

*Biology courses should be current (within 5 years) and must be completed with a "C" or better. If courses are over 5 years old, at least two of these must be repeated for credit or audit. Contact the ADN office for further information.

The remaining courses must be completed prior to completion of the A.A.S. degree. It is highly recommended that applicants complete as many of these courses as possible, prior to enrolling in the nursing courses.

General Education Courses:
  SOCI 1301
3
Principles of Sociology
  ENGL 1301
3
Composition and Rhetoric I
  SPCH 1318
3
Interpersonal Communication
  KINE
1
Physical Activity, 1111-2184 (PE courses must be physical activity courses. One course in Physical Fitness 1111-1116 is highly recommended). Check the course description in the catalog to ensure you choose an activity course.
  ELECTIVE
3
Fine Arts / Humanities Elective
*Nursing Courses:
  RNSG 1301
3
Pharmacology
  RNSG 1327
3
Transition from Voc. to Prof. Nsg. I - Summer II 2002
  RNSG 1160
1
Clinical - Summer II 2002
  RNSG 2514
5
Nursing III: Care of Client with Complex Health Care Needs - Fall 2002
  RNSG 2361
3
Clinical - Nursing III - Fall 2002
  RNSG 1170
1
Nursing Skills III - Fall 2002
  RNSG 2535
5
Nursing IV - Spring 2003
  RNSG 2362
3
Clinical - Spring 2003
  RNSG 2121
1
Management of Client Care - Spring 2003
  RNSG 2171
1
Transition from Voc. to Prof. Nsg. II - Spring 2003
*Advanced placement credit of 13 semester hours is granted after successful completion of both RNSG 1327 and RNSG 1160.

|Introduction | Admission Policies | Selection Process | Additional Information |
| Application Procedure | Program Costs | Information Sessions | Counseling | Campus Location |