Associate Degree Nursing
Curriculum
The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares students for entry into professional nursing practice as a Registered Nurse. Through a sequence of classroom instruction, skills laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and community health settings, students learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan.
The curriculum builds from foundational nursing concepts through complex medical-surgical, maternal-child, and mental health nursing, culminating in a leadership-focused capstone term. Students develop the clinical judgment, technical skill, and professional values expected of a registered nurse in today's healthcare environment.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and pursue careers in hospitals, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and public health, or continue their education toward a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
The following credentials are offered under the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Associate in Applied Science
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient-centered care across the lifespan.
- Administer medications and treatments safely, accurately, and in accordance with professional standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Demonstrate clinical judgment and prioritization in acute and community care settings.
Career Outcomes
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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.