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| The Associate Degree of Nursing program prepares students to become registered nurses. |
Associate Degree of Nursing - RN Pathway
Program Summary:
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares students for employment as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Program Length:
The program requires 68 semester hours of instruction, including approximately 700 training hours in patient care experience in laboratory and clinical settings. Classes are available both day and evening (limited offerings); however, clinical rotations may be scheduled day, evenings and/or weekends. Course work can be completed in five semesters at which time students must pass the National Council on Licensure Exam (NCLEX – RN) to become a Registered Nurse. Students may be required to complete prerequisite coursework for program eligibility.
To view course credits requirements for graduation, click on the programs listed below:
• Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) program
• LPN to ADN transition program
Employment:
RNs typically find jobs in home and public health organizations, eldercare facilities, hospitals, health clinics, physician offices, emergency medical services and outpatient treatment facilitie.
According the U.S. Department of Labor, future job opportunities for RNs in all areas are expected to be excellent. Employment is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations.
*Job outlook information provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Admission Requirements:
More information on Important Dates and Deadlines, Estimated Costs, and Admission Information including the Basic Eligibility Criteria is available in the NETC Admission office.
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