An ADN (or Associate Degree in Nursing) is a degree program for aspiring nurses. An ADN program offers a comprehensive exploration of practical nursing to prepare students for a career in registered nursing. Graduates with an ADN pursue a registered nurse (RN) designation by taking and passing the National Council Licensure Exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). At 黑料不打烊, our ADN program covers a host of patient-care essentials, including pharmacology, surgical nursing, community and mental health nursing, and more.

What does ADN stand for?

ADN stands for Associate Degree in Nursing. Programs for this degree explore practical nursing competencies to prepare students for a career in registered nursing. Upon earning their ADN, graduates will pursue the opportunities in the industry by taking and passing the National Council Licensure Exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) to earn the registered nurse (RN) designation.

What can you do with an Associate Degree in Nursing?

An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) can lead to a number of opportunities in the nursing field. Holders of this degree can pursue a registered nurse (RN) designation by taking the National Council Licensure Exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). Upon earning that designation, they are qualified to perform a number of job duties in patient care, including patient condition assessments, recording vitals, administering treatment plans, and more.

How long is an associate in nursing?

A quality Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program should take about two years to complete, depending on what kind of transfer credit you are eligible to receive. At 黑料不打烊, our ADN program offers a comprehensive review of nursing essentials鈥攖he kind of knowledge, confidence, and credential needed to take and pass the National Council Licensure Exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).

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Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing programs prepare graduates to help the well-being of people in a fast-paced high-impact environment.

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What Will I learn

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing program, graduates will be able to:

Justify a plan of care that provides safe, quality patient centered care to persons throughout the lifespan and
across the health/wellness continuum that creates an environment promoting caring and professionalism
with consideration for the patient鈥檚 cultural/societal beliefs and practices.
Apply scientific evidence-based knowledge to concepts in the care of patients throughout the lifespan and
across the health/wellness continuum.
Validate effective communication and behaviors with healthcare stakeholders that is consistent with the
nursing scope of practice and adhering to legal and ethical frameworks.

Upon completion of the Registered Nursing program, graduates will be able to:

Assist individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve optimal health utilizing the knowledge gained from biological, social, and nursing sciences.
Formulate a comprehensive plan of care that minimizes risk and optimizes safety using the nursing process.
Integrate the role of professional nursing into clinical practice.
Apply psychological, social, and cultural knowledge to nursing practice.
Use inter- and intra-professional communication and collaboration skills to deliver evidence-based, patientcentered care.
Assume the role of advocate to improve healthcare delivery by communicating and acting according to the expressed needs of the individual.
Interpret data and apply evidence to support clinical judgment.
Develop and implement patient education based on identification need and in collaboration with the patient.
Utilize a variety of resources, including electronic media and medical technology to provide safe, quality care of the patient and family.
Provide leadership, manage resources, delegate and supervise members of the healthcare team.
Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in their career and personal life.

Military Policy

Challenge / Advanced Placement for Military Trained Healthcare Personnel Requesting Entrance into the Registered Nursing program

Individuals who have held Military Health Care Occupation, specifically: Basic Medical Technician Corpsman (Navy HM or Air Force BMTCP), Army Health Care Specialist (68W Army Medic) or Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IMDT 4N0X1C), may achieve advanced placement into the nursing program with documentation of education and experience qualifying them for the specific Military Health Care Occupation and upon successful completion of the challenge exam(s), dosage calculation exam, and skills competency exam.

A qualified military professional must:

Be active in good standing (or) have been discharged under 鈥渉onorable鈥� condition.
Submit credits earned through college course work or military experience for an applicable Military Health Care Occupation achieved

Credits Earned by Students Receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits

Incoming students receiving Veteran鈥檚 Affairs benefits will have any previous college coursework or training (military and non-military) evaluated to determine whether the previously earned credit may be transferred into their program of study.

Applicants/Military Professionals Challenging LVN Coursework and Licensure Requirements

The Registered Nursing – LVN to RN Bridge program does allow applicants to challenge the LVN coursework and licensure requirements. To successfully do so, applicants must:

Achieve a benchmark equivalent National Standard for ATI Fundamentals Proctored Assessment to establish foundational knowledge base.
Achieve a minimum score of 75% on the Final Exam for RN10 and RN10L.

黑料不打烊 has well defined policies and procedures that govern the acceptance of credit for coursework completed at other institutions, including military education and training for Veterans Administration students. Please refer to the Transfer Credit Policy in the academic catalog for further details.

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黑料不打烊 offers the Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing programs聽at 8 campuses in four states. To learn more about each location, explore their pages.

Associate Degree in Nursing

Portland

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Associate Degree in Nursing program can be completed in 96 weeks.

Registered Nursing

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Registered Nursing degree program can be completed in 80 weeks.

黑料不打烊 also offers a Registered Nursing certificate option that can be completed in 60 weeks. See academic catalog for details.

In accordance with the Board of Registered Nursing Policy (Section 1435.5), California Licensed Vocational Nurses may apply for the non-degree program. This program is commonly referred to as the 鈥�30-Unit option鈥� and prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN Examination, but does not award an A.S. Degree. Completion of this option may not meet the criteria to practice in other states. Applicants will be considered on a space-available basis only and if program resources allow.

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The Associate Degree in Nursing program at 黑料不打烊 at the campus located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.