What it Means:
Nursing is both an art and a science that requires compassion, clinical knowledge, and critical thinking and problem-solving
skills. The curriculum in this program addresses nursing values, the nursing process, health promotion and maintenance,
nursing roles, therapeutic communication skills and competent nursing care. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply
for and take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates may pursue careers as registered nurses in a
variety of health care settings.
What It Means to You:
According to a 2006-2007 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, employment for registered nurses is expected to grow much
faster than average for all occupations through 2014; in fact, registered nurses are projected to create the second largest
number of new jobs among all occupations.
Some of the Courses in the Program:
- Nursing Roles
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Nursing Concepts and Techniques
- Adult Nursing
- Gerontological Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Maternal Child Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
Equipment used by Students in the Program:
Students will have the opportunity to use the nursing laboratory and the following school equipment as required throughout the
program: computer systems, printers and other common computer peripherals. Please refer to the Student Equipment provision in
the Online Course Information section of the school catalog for information relating to student equipment requirements for any
distance education courses in this program that are taught online over the Internet.
Length of the Program:
Based on the typical class schedule of a full-time student, the associate's degree program is eight quarters in length.
Students will typically attend classes three days per week, for to six hours per day. Class sessions are generally available
in the day or evening, depending on student enrollment. The clinical components associated with some of the courses will be
scheduled during day and evening hours depending on the availability of the medical facility. The courses in this program may
be taught either completely in residence at the school, or partially in residence and partially online. Please refer to the
Program Outline and Online Course Information sections of the school catalog for specific information regarding the courses
that may be taught partially online.
Admission Requirements:
Consult the school catalog for an explanation of the admission requirement for this program. Please contact the specific
campus regarding the opportunity to transfer credits earned at other postsecondary institutions to satisfy course requirement
of this program.
The Nursing Associate's degree is available at the following campuses. Please select a campus to learn more about this program.
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