Associate in Applied Science - Nursing

LEARN:
Acquire the personal and technical skills needed to face the challenges of today's health care environment. Various duties focus around the treatment, education, and emotional support of patients, their families, and the general public.

STRIVE:
To promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness and injury as you work closely with doctors and other health care professionals. A career in nursing can be both professionally and personally fulfilling as it combines a knowledge in science and technology with a compassionate touch.

The Human Anatomy & Physiology courses are affiliated with the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush Medical Center.

Please view the Nursing course list for details on the curriculum.

PREPARE TO:
	Address the fundamentals of nursing care, mental health, pediatrics, maternal care, adult and critical care, and pharmacology
	Learn basic and applied science topics including human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and developmental psychology
	Become aware of the importance of continuing education in the health care field

CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS include:
RMU works with nursing students in identifying nursing extension sites but cannot guarantee a specific location. Travel and relocation may be necessary in some instances.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Children's Memorial Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital
Provena Mercy Medical Center
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Mercy Hospital
Burgess Square Healthcare Center

Accreditation
The AAS Nursing program at Chicago is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)*.

*The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30324, (404) 975-5000.

The College of Nursing & Health Studies at Robert Morris University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). RMU requires that students pass a background check, drug screen, and complete the RMU Health Form prior to registering for clinical externships.