Nursing, Associate Degree
The Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, practice in a dynamic environment, and meet individual needs that impact health, quality of life, and potential achievement. Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities are vast within the global healthcare system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community healthcare facilities.
For specific information about potential positions and wages in nursing employment, visit the Central Piedmont Career Coach website.
The Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree Nursing program has full approval by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
North Carolina Board of Nursing
4516 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919.782.3211
Fax: 919.781.9461
This Associate Degree Nursing education program is nationally accredited. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
ACEN
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404.975.5000
Fax: 404.975.5020
Nursing, Associate Degree (A45110)
Degree Awarded
An Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing is awarded by the college upon completing this program.
Program Admission Steps
- Complete admissions application to Central Piedmont.
- Submit high school transcripts and any college transcripts to Central Piedmont Admissions, Records and Registration.
- Meet with college counselors on Central Campus, in the Central High Building, Room 212. Call for an appointment at 704.330.6433.
- Complete an application to the nursing program.
- Show proof of meeting the required cut scores for the ATI Teas admission test.
- Show proof of having taken the N.C. state-approved nurse aide program.
- Provide a copy of the current nurse aide listing from the N.C. nurse aide registry.
Application information is available on the Associate Degree Nursing website.
Additional Costs and Requirements
In addition to tuition and textbooks, the costs of this program include the following:
- cost of ATI Teas admission test
- uniforms, lab coat
- stethoscope
- a physical examination including a drug screening test.
- immunizations such as tetanus toxoid, hepatitis B vaccinations, TB test, blood test (i.e., VDRL, rubella titer, etc.)
- current CPR certification
- criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting; Participation in clinical education experiences at area health care facilities require students to submit results of a criminal background check and FBI fingerprinting at their own expense.
- application fees for N.C. State Board of Nursing National Council Licensure Examination; Students must provide a health and accident insurance certificate.
All course work must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Students are required to verify that they are a citizen of the United States or an otherwise legally authorized resident.
Contact Information
The Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree Nursing program is in the Nursing Division. For more information, contact the Nursing Division at 704.330.6284.
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| NUR 111 | Introduction to Health Concepts (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program) | 8.0 |
| NUR 112 | Health-Illness Concepts | 5.0 |
| NUR 113 | Family Health Concepts | 5.0 |
| NUR 114 | Holistic Health Concepts | 5.0 |
| NUR 211 | Health Care Concepts | 5.0 |
| NUR 212 | Health System Concepts | 5.0 |
| NUR 213 | Complex Health Concepts | 10.0 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 69 | |
The following is the suggested sequence for when to take each course to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree, based on the program requirements of the 2022-2023 catalog. This is only a recommendation — you may take courses in another order if you need to. This sequence is based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow this sequence if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about the sequence and any questions. This program does not offer diplomas or certificates at this time; visit the catalog or contact the program for details.
Courses
NUR 101. Practical Nursing I. 11.0 Credits. Class-7.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-6.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 102BB. Practical Nursing II. 7.5 Credits. Class-5.25. Clinical-6.75. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 102AB. Practical Nursing II. 2.5 Credits. Class-1.75. Clinical-2.25. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 102. Practical Nursing II. 10.0 Credits. Class-7.0. Clinical-9.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 103. Practical Nursing III. 9.0 Credits. Class-6.0. Clinical-9.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care.
NUR 111. Introduction to Health Concepts. 8.0 Credits. Class-4.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-6.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 112. Health-Illness Concepts. 5.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 113. Family Health Concepts. 5.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 114. Holistic Health Concepts. 5.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 211. Health Care Concepts. 5.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 212. Health System Concepts. 5.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 213. Complex Health Concepts. 10.0 Credits. Class-4.0. Clinical-15.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.
Corequisites: Take NUR 112, NUR 113, NUR 114, NUR 211 and NUR 212