Associate Degree in Nursing

Program at a Glance

18 Month Associate's Degree
71 Total Credits

Minimal Wait Times
Multiple Starts per Year


1 on 1 Preceptorship
Integrated into Program


Degree Overview

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Our year-round Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program can prepare you to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in just 18 months.

The ADN program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to provide safe and effective patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. With an emphasis on clinical reasoning, this comprehensive program combined with our year-round schedule allows you to graduate sooner and enter the field of nursing.

Post-graduation, ADN students are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

  • Nursing Fundamentals:
    The program covers the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of nursing practice, ensuring safe and responsible patient care.
  • Clinical Skills:
    Proficiency in core patient care tasks like vital sign measurement, medication administration, wound care, and assisting with daily living activities.
  • Health Assessment:
    Developed skills in conducting comprehensive health assessments, including physical examinations, patient histories, and vital sign monitoring.
  • Patient Care:
    The program prepares graduates to provide direct client care in a safe, effective manner across multiple settings.

University Benefits

Graduate Faster

At 十大正规平台 University, we understand that your time is valuable. That's why we offer year-round accelerated degree programs that allow you to complete your associate degree in just 18-months.

Immersive Environment

This program provides a rich blend of collaborative learning, hands-on labs, and real-world simulations that prepare students to confidently enter the healthcare field.

Prerequisites

Our program enables you to take Arts & Sciences courses in conjunction with your Nursing courses. This allows you to complete your educational requirements simultaneously and begin your journey to becoming a nurse sooner.

ADN Curriculum

We develop effective nursing professionals through training and practical experience.

Foundational Nursing

ADN graduates deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care through teamwork and cultural competence.

Medical Certification

十大正规平台 University helps prepare ADN graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN and become licensed registered nurses.

Acute Nursing

ADN students learn to care for critically ill patients through medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing training.

Leadership in Nursing

ADN students develop leadership skills to manage healthcare teams and improve patient care.

Credit Hours

Course Categories

Description

49

Core Curriculum

Courses that provide an educational foundation, building essential skills across diverse subjects.

20

Arts & Sciences

Courses which delve into both creative expression and the scientific world, shaping well-rounded thinkers.

2

Self Integration

These courses set you up for college success and beyond.

71

Total Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes, such as NCLEX pass rates and program completion rates, provide information about a nursing program's quality and effectiveness. These metrics help students assess a program's ability to prepare graduates for successful licensure and entry into the nursing field

Registered Nursing NCLEX Pass Rates

Campus

2023 Pass %*

2022 Pass %

2021 Pass %

2020 Pass %

2019 Pass %

Manassas

83.78

77.53

89.4

86.4

92.5

Newport News

80.7

80.42

81.7

94.3

90.5

Richmond

82.09

86.96

94.4

90.2

66.1

Roanoke

96.15

88.46

89.5

91.2

59

Virginia Beach

85.88

81.08

84

81.3

74.7

*NCLEX Pass Rates are tracked annually to provide a consistent measure of program performance.


ADN Program Completion Rate

The following are the On Time completion rates as reported to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 period for the Associate Degree program at the following campuses: Manassas - 38%, Newport News - 28%, Richmond - 42%, Roanoke - 28%, and Virginia Beach - 41%*

*These represent the percentage of students who graduated within expected timeframe, continuously enrolled, and completed all educational requirements.

Programmatic Accreditation

The associate nursing program at 十大正规平台 University at the: Newport News campus located in Newport News, Virginia, Northern Virginia campus located in Manassas, Virginia, Richmond-Emerywood (West End) campus located in Richmond, Virginia, Roanoke campus located in Roanoke, Virginia, and Virginia Beach campus located in Virginia Beach, Virginia is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) - 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 - (404) 975-5000 - http://www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

Institutional Accreditation

十大正规平台 University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. 十大正规平台 University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of 十大正规平台 University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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