Associate Degree in Nursing
Accelerated Nursing Program
Associate Degree in Nursing
18 Month Associate's Degree
71 Total Credits
Minimal Wait Times
Multiple Starts per Year
1 on 1 Preceptorship
Integrated into Program
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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.
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
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Course Categories
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Description
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49
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Core Curriculum
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Courses that provide an educational foundation, building essential skills across diverse subjects.
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20
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Arts & Sciences
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Courses which delve into both creative expression and the scientific world, shaping well-rounded thinkers.
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2
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Self Integration
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These courses set you up for college success and beyond.
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71
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Total Credit Hours
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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
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2023 Pass %*
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2022 Pass %
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2021 Pass %
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2020 Pass %
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2019 Pass %
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Manassas
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83.78
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77.53
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89.4
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86.4
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92.5
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Newport News
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80.7
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80.42
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81.7
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94.3
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90.5
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Richmond
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82.09
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86.96
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94.4
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90.2
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66.1
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Roanoke
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96.15
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88.46
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89.5
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91.2
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59
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Virginia Beach
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85.88
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81.08
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84
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81.3
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74.7
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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
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).
