Associate Degree

Pre-Nursing

Complete the classes you need to apply to an RN program without leaving home. GMC’s Pre-Nursing program provides a holistic education emphasizing character education and critical thinking.

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Home Programs Pre-Nursing

The purpose of the pre-nursing program is to provide students a liberal arts based pre-nursing program of study through the foundational coursework credits and many of the pre-requisites needed for admission to a nursing program. The Pre-Nursing Program provides a holistic approach to the education of GMC students by emphasizing character education and critical thinking.

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Career Paths
Addiction nurses
care for patients who need help to overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, and other substances.
Cardiovascular nurses
care for patients who have heart disease or heart conditions and people who have had heart surgery.
Public health nurses
promote public health by educating people on warning signs and symptoms of disease or managing chronic health conditions. They may also run health screenings, immunization clinics, blood drives, or other community outreach programs.
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs)
are a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). They provide direct patient care in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health or pediatrics. CNSs also provide indirect care by working with other nurses and medical staff to improve the quality of care that patients receive. They often serve in leadership roles and may educate and advise other nursing staff. CNSs also may conduct research and may advocate for certain policies.
Rehabilitation nurses
care for patients who have temporary or permanent disabilities or have chronic illnesses. Some nurses do not work directly with patients, but they must still have an active registered nurse license. For example, they may work as nurse educators, healthcare consultants, or hospital administrators.
Genetics nurses
provide screening, counseling, and treatment for patients with genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis.

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Students will be able to relate the functions and relationships among the various organ systems of the human body.

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Students will be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of human systems.

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Students will be able to apply knowledge of the growth, cultivation, and control of microorganisms.

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Students will be able to characterize host/pathogen interactions and apply this knowledge to proper use of antibiotic/chemotherapeutic treatments.

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About

The purpose of the pre-nursing program is to provide students a liberal arts based pre-nursing program of study through the foundational coursework credits and many of the pre-requisites needed for admission to a nursing program. The Pre-Nursing Program provides a holistic approach to the education of GMC students by emphasizing character education and critical thinking

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Program

Upon completion of the degree, students are well prepared for admission to Registered Nursing (R.N.) programs throughout the state of Georgia and adjacent states. This program prepares students for completion of two-year Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.) programs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) programs at four-year institutions, and R.N. bridge programs at participating institutions.

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Program Cost

Average Cost for Degree :

$13,671 – $14,994

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Natural Sciences Division Chair

Degree Program Coordinator:
Brandi Jones, bjones@gmc.edu

Division Chair:
Randy Elvidge, relvidge@gmc.edu

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