Nursing, A.D.N.

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) program

Program outcomes

1. Demonstrate sound clinical judgement skills founded on a broad base of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines. (AACN Domain 1)
2. Utilize the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice to provide safe, quality nursing care to patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. (AACN Domains 4, 5)
3. Provide holistic, patient-centered nursing care that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and reflects the unique needs and preferences of individual clients. (AACN Domain 2)
4. Promote health and wellness of diverse patient populations using education and advocacy strategies to facilitate equitable health outcomes. (AACN Domain 3)
5. Collaborate effectively with patients, families, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders to optimize patient care and improve health outcomes. (AACN Domain 6)
6. Use information and communication technologies to inform decision making and support the provision of safe, high-quality, efficient nursing care in accordance with best nursing practices. (AACN Domains 5, 8) 
7. Practice within the professional, legal, and ethical frameworks of the nursing profession. (AACN Domain 9)
8. Model behaviors of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and ongoing personal and professional growth. (AACN Domains 9, 10)
9. Apply leadership principles and knowledge of systems to safely and effectively manage care within complex healthcare systems. (AACN Domains 7, 10)

Admission criteria

• Cumulative GPA 2.75
• TEAS 7 Test
• Math/science pre-requisite coursework of C+ or higher: MATH 103, BIOL 106/L, BIOL 113/L, BIOL 114/L, CHEM 105 OR CHEM 113/L.
• General education pre-requisite coursework: ENGL 101, SOC 101, PSYC 103, PSYC 205

RN to BSN Dual Admission

ADN students have the option to “dual enroll” in the RN to BSN program. This pathway allows students to take general education courses towards the RN to BSN program while enrolled in the ADN program. Dual enrollment can begin in the 3rd semester of the ADN program.