Registered Nurse, AAS-T

Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree: 116 credits

Enrollment Point: Fall or Spring Quarter

The Nursing Program at Renton Technical College prepares students for employment as registered nurses in a variety of health care environments in the surrounding community.  Successful completion of the program results in an Associate in Applied Sciences-Tranjsfer (AAS-T) degree and eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).   The program also prepares students to transfer to an RN-BSN program after obtaining their RN license. 

 

The concept based curriculum supports students from varied backgrounds by relating new ideas to previously acquired knowledge in an engaging and supportive environment.  Students are provided with many opportunities to develop critical judgement,  analyzing information for making patient care decisions.  Laboratory, Simulation and Clinical course provide hands on support. Nursing students will be equipped to provide safe, comfort-oriented, culturally responsive nursing care that meets the highest professional standards and serves  diverse, multicultural populations.  Utilization of nursing informatics and information technology providea optimal, evidence-based nursing throughout their careers.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

• The student will utilize critical thought processes and prioritization skills to meet specific client needs, using data interpretation to plan and deliver evidenced-based care.

 

• The student will produce accurate written and verbal communications to include therapeutic techniques while considering the needs of culturally diverse clients, families, and members of the healthcare team.

 

• The student will participate as a collaborative member of the inter-disciplinary healthcare team through leadership, delegation, client advocacy and education, to provide patient-centered care.

 

• The student will uphold integrity with all professional, moral, ethical, and legal standards related to existing and emerging best-practices in nursing. 

 

• The student will exhibit proficiency in psychomotor skills, math computations, use of technology and informatics, as related to all aspects of nursing care.