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NURSING TRADITIONAL TRACK

Austin Community College District

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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The Nursing Traditional Track Associate of Applied Science degree is a course of study that includes classroom, online, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Registered nurses prepared at the associate degree level possess a high degree of technical nursing skills and apply scientific principles to all nursing care. Graduates of an associate degree nursing program may continue their education for to earn a bachelor's degree.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

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Course Pathway

18 courses in this program

118 courses
RNSG 2213
2 credits
RNSG 2121
1 credits
RNSG 1443
4 credits
RNSG 1413
4 credits
RNSG 1412
4 credits
RNSG 1360
3 credits
RNSG 1341
3 credits
RNSG 1262
2 credits
RNSG 1247
2 credits
RNSG 1161
1 credits
RNSG 1160
1 credits
RNSG 1105
1 credits
PSYC 2301
3 credits
PHIL 2306
3 credits
HPRS 2300
3 credits
ENGL 1301
3 credits
BIOL 2402
4 credits
BIOL 2401
4 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

BIOL 2401ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
4 cr
BIOL 2402ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
4 cr
HPRS 2300PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
3 cr
RNSG 1105NURSING SKILLS I
1 cr
RNSG 1413FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
4 cr
RNSG 1160CLINICAL-NURSING-REGISTERED NURSE TRAINING: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
1 cr
RNSG 1341COMMON CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH
3 cr
RNSG 1161CLINICAL-REGISTERED NURSING/ REGISTERED NURSE TRAINING I
1 cr
PSYC 2301INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3 cr
RNSG 1443COMPLEX CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH
4 cr
RNSG 1360CLINICAL-REGISTERED NURSING/ REGISTERED NURSE TRAINING II
3 cr
RNSG 1247CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING I
2 cr
RNSG 1412NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING AND CHILDREARING FAMILY
4 cr
RNSG 1262CLINICAL-REGISTERED NURSING/ REGISTERED NURSE: CHILDBEARING/ CHILDREARING FAMILY
2 cr
RNSG 2213MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
2 cr
ENGL 1301ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
3 cr
RNSG 2121PROFESSIONAL NURSING: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
1 cr
PHIL 2306ETHICS
3 cr
Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingMonitoringCoordinationRepairingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

TransportationMechanicalBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management

Abilities

Control PrecisionManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessReaction TimeFar VisionFlexibility of ClosureVisualizationNear Vision

Tasks

  • Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.
  • Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
  • Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareTime accounting software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAir drillsAir purifying respiratorsAir-powered wrenchesBackhoesClaw barsCrowbarsDolliesDump trucksFall protection harnessesForkliftsGas-powered wrenchesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversGrading equipmentGrease guns

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Auto-populated·from O*NET + BLS
Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-4061.00Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operatorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Patrol routes along assigned track sections — conduct independently on a recurring schedule, documenting defects and submitting reports to the maintenance supervisor.
  • Track wrenches and powered torque equipment — operate with routine proficiency to tighten or loosen rail joint bolts to specified torque values without direct oversight.
  • Track switch parts and wrenches — repair or adjust malfunctioning switches in familiar field conditions, escalating complex faults to senior crew members.
  • Leveling indicator readings — interpret and compare against track geometry standards, making minor alignment corrections during routine resurfacing operations.
  • Single- and multiple-head spike driving machines — operate across standard track configurations, adjusting driving depth and sequence to meet tie-spacing specifications.
  • Rail saws — cut rails to specified lengths in the field, selecting appropriate blade settings based on rail profile and environmental conditions.
  • Equipment maintenance schedules — perform oil changes, hydraulic fluid top-offs, and lubrication tasks on track machinery in accordance with manufacturer intervals.
  • Troubleshooting common machine malfunctions — diagnose and resolve routine hydraulic and mechanical issues on spike drivers and track wrenches during a work shift.
  • Coordination with flagging and signal personnel — communicate clearly to manage track occupancy windows and protect crew safety during active maintenance windows.
  • Spreadsheet and time accounting software — enter production data, material usage, and labor hours accurately to support crew reporting requirements.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
86%
Placement Rate
76%