BSN Prerequisites AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major
- Degree Type: AA
- Courses are offered online, as well as on the Terrell Health Science Academy, the Terrell Health Science Center, and the Terrell Campus
- TSI: required
BSN Prerequisite AA Degree Track
Students who complete this curriculum fulfill the TVCC AA degree requirements as well as the ADN general education requirements. Additionally, this track meets most of the general education and science prerequisite requirements for bachelor of science in nursing degrees at Texas public colleges and universities.
| Term One | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade (High School) | ||
| BCIS-1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| ARTS-1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term Two | ||
| 9th Grade (High School) | ||
| ITSW-1304 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ARTS-1303 | Art History I (prehistoric to the 14th Century | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term Three | ||
| 10th Grade (High School) | ||
| SOCI-1301 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPCH-1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term Four | ||
| 10th Grade (High School) | ||
| PSYC-2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term Five | ||
| 11th Grade (Health Science Academy/TVCC Terrell/Online) | ||
| HIST-1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC-2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHEM-1405 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Term Six | ||
| 11th Grade (Health Science Academy/TVCC Terrell/Online) | ||
| HIST-1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| BIOL-2420 | Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | 4 |
| BIOL-1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Term Seven | ||
| 12th Grade (Health Science Academy/TVCC Terrell/Online) | ||
| ENGL-2322 | British Literature I | 3 |
| MATH-1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL-2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government,Federal Government Constitution & Topics | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Term Eight | ||
| 12th Grade (Health Science Academy/TVCC Terrell/Online) | ||
| ENGL-2323 | British Literature II | 3 |
| MATH-1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| BIOL-2402 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ECON-2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 76 | |
Although not needed for TVCC degree or BSN prerequisite requirements, these courses fulfill high school graduation requirement.
WHAT REGISTERED NURSES DO
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
SUMMARY
- 2019 Median Pay: $73,300 per year; $35.24 per hour
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience in a Related Occupation: None
- On-the-job Training: None
- Number of Jobs, 2019: 3,096,700
- Job Outlook, 2019-29: 7% (Much faster than average)
- Employment Change, 2019-29: 221,900
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in outpatient clinics and schools.
HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED NURSE
Registered nurses usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor’s degree in nursing, an associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses must be licensed.
PAY
The median annual wage for registered nurses was $73,300 in May 2019.
JOB OUTLOOK
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventive care; increasing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby-boom population, as this group leads longer and more active lives.
STATE & AREA DATA
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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS
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MORE INFORMATION, INCLUDING LINKS TO O*NET
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SUGGESTED CITATION:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited March 24, 2021).