Nursing (Practical & Associate Degree Nursing)

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.

The Practical Nursing diploma provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual, which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a licensed practical nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

The Paramedic to RN Bridge option provides a pathway for currently certified paramedics to transition into the role of registered nurse. This advanced placement option allows students to enter the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing program and complete the degree in one year. 

The curriculum builds upon the paramedic’s existing knowledge of emergency and acute patient care, focusing on the integration of safety, quality, and holistic care in diverse healthcare settings. 

Coursework emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration within the interdisciplinary team, and the application of nursing principles to promote optimal health outcomes. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and qualify for employment in a wide range of healthcare environments, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and community health facilities.

Students interested in this bridge option must meet the minimum academic requirements for the Associate Degree Nursing Program and take NUR 215 in the spring semester prior to entering the nursing program in the summer semester.

The PN to ADN Bridge option allows currently licensed Practical Nurses to transfer their prior credits and advance their education by entering the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing program. 

This advanced placement pathway enables students to complete their associate degree in one year. The curriculum builds upon prior practical nursing knowledge and experience, emphasizing the integration of safety and quality into patient-centered care. 

Coursework expands the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual, preparing students to transition into the role of the registered nurse. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and pursue employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings, including acute, chronic, extended, and community-based facilities.

Students interested in this bridge option must meet the minimum academic requirements for the Associate Degree Nursing Program and take NUR 114 in the summer semester prior to entering the nursing program in the fall semester.