The Tillamook Bay Community College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam to become Registered Nurses. Acceptance to the TBCC AAS Nursing program is a full-time commitment of two (2) years of nursing courses (after completing prerequisite/preparatory course work of 49 credits minimum and successful admittance to the limited-entry program).
- Learn to provide safe, patient-centered nursing care in a professional, evidence-based manner to populations
- Demonstrate the ability to practice as self-driven, motivated, independent, lifelong learners to maintain awareness of current, evidence-based, best-practices
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with all members in a healthcare team as well as with the population in which they provide nursing care
Information regarding a career as a Registered Nurse can be found here.
Degree Map
Year 1
Fall Term
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Winter Term
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Spring Term
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Year 2
Fall Term
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Winter Term
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Spring Term
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
2
Required Prerequisites
Course Code
Title
Credits
4
4
Sub-Total Credits
49
Nursing Program Core
Year 1
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
11
Year 2
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10
Total Credits
70
Program Notes
TBCC mathematics requirements have changed as of fall 2019. Students with mathematics completion prior to fall 2019 should consult a TBCC Advisor for information on fulfilling this requirement.
Minimum degree requirements are 90 credits