Nursing (AAS)

The Department of Nursing offers a fast-paced, full-time Associate in Applied Science (AAS), RN Program, designed for graduates to go directly into the labor market. Upon completion of the program, students may apply for RN Licensure through a state board to complete their NCLEX exam.

Phone Number E-mail Address Nursing Department Nursing Department

Victoria L. King, DNP, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Victoria L. King, DNP, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing

G. Denise Cooks, MSN, CPNP-PC, Nursing Instructor G. Denise Cooks, MSN, CPNP-PC
Nursing Instructor Vesta Fairley, MSN, Nursing Instructor Vesta Fairley, MSN
Nursing Instructor Aquanetta Mixon DNP, MSN, RN, Nursing Instructor Aquanetta Mixon DNP, MSN, RN
Nursing Instructor Kayla Payne, MSN, RN, IBCLC, Nursing Instructor Kayla Payne, MSN, RN, IBCLC
Nursing Instructor April Robinson, DNP, MSN, RN, Nursing Instructor April Robinson, DNP, MSN, RN
Nursing Instructor

Bridget Robinson, PhD, MSN, CNS, RRT, RN, Nursing Instructor Bridget Robinson, PhD, MSN, CNS, RRT, RN
Nursing Instructor

Ashley Tullos DNP, MSN, RN, Nursing Instructor Ashley Tullos DNP, MSN, RN
Nursing Instructor

Gwendolyn Wash, MSN, RN, CNL, Nursing Clinical Coordinator Gwendolyn Wash, MSN, RN, CNL
Nursing Clinical Coordinator


Nursing Program Options

Associate Degree Nursing (RN) – Upon successful completion of the ADN program, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Practical Nursing (PN) – Upon successful completion of the PN program or after completion of the third semester of the ADN program, the student is awarded a certificate in Practical Nursing.

Career Mobility Nursing (LPN/Paramedic to RN) - Upon successful completion of a PN or Paramedic Program and secured unencumbered licensure, the student may apply for the Career Mobility program. After successful completion of the NUR209 and above curriculum, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Transfer LPN to RN Nursing (ACCS PN to RN) - Upon successful completion of a Alabama Community College System (ACCS) PN Program and secured unencumbered licensure within the 12-month transfer window; the student may apply for the LPN to RN Transfer program. After successful completion of the program curriculum, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Licensure and NCLEX – Upon successful completion of the program of studies in either the Associate Degree or Practical Nursing Programs, the graduate may be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination, upon approval by a state board of nursing.