AS Pre-Nursing (General Studies) (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

The Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing (General Studies) program prepares students to seek admission to an associate or bachelor's degree RN program. The degree only provides prerequisite courses for many nursing programs and does not provide the required training to receive an RN license.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - STEM  |  Duration: 60 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

60-credit-hour curriculum combining general education foundations with major courses including General Biology 2, Human Anatomy, Medical Microbiology, Survey of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 1, Survey of General Organic Biological Chemistry 2, Introduction to Human Nutrition.

Career pathways

Registered nurses perform diagnostic tests, observe/record patient behavior, consult with physicians, administer medications and treatment, and perform many other duties for hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes, schools and many other agencies. In addition, registered nurses may choose to continue their education and enter graduate programs to become nurse practitioners.

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