Nursing: Associate Degree Nursing program of study prepares students to deliver safe patient care in simple and complex situations. Learners focus on acquiring a knowledge base in basic sciences, oral and written communication, human behavior, and social sciences. These courses form a foundation for the study of the nursing care needs of persons of all ages. A combination of classroom instruction and actual supervised experiences caring for patients in a variety of health care settings is used to prepare learners to function in an entry-level staff nurse position after graduation. Upon completion of the first year of the curriculum, graduates are awarded a diploma and are qualified to write the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCLEX-PN) examination for practical nurses. Upon completion of the second year of the curriculum, graduates are qualified to write the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) examination for registered nurses. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Program Prerequisite: Current, valid CNA Certificate.

Students must complete the curriculum described below: