RN Diploma Preparation
These recommended courses are designed to meet the requirements for admission into a hospital-based school of nursing. The curriculum shown below is designed to serve as requirements for students who plan to pursue an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing. The completion of the following 35 hours does not meet the requirements to earn a degree from South Plains College, but it provides the proper coursework to enter a hospital-based school of nursing. Faculty advisors include Melissia Tomblin, director of nursing, Dr. Sandra Carter, professor of anatomy and physiology, Dr. Morri Hartgraves, professor of anatomy and physiology, Susan Horn, assistant professor of anatomy and physiology, Dr. Amanda Rakhshandeh, associate professor of anatomy and physiology, Phil Ricker, professor of microbiology, and Letitia Simpson, assistant professor of anatomy and physiology.
Notes
*Although not a requirement, students are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the first semester of enrollment.
**Both BIOL 2401 and 2402 must be completed within five years prior to enrollment date at Covenant School of Nursing.
***MATH 0311 will be required in the first semester of enrollment if testing indicates a need. Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of course.