Nursing (ADN)
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The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is dedicated to providing education opportunities for qualified students from diverse backgrounds in caring for individuals, families, and communities and for preparing graduates for the entry level practice of nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. A foundation for life-long personal and professional learning is built upon a broad base of liberal arts and sciences, humanities, and nursing theory, to assist students to develop ethically reflective professional nursing skills that will uphold the ideals of today's healthcare delivery system. Through evidence-based clinical decision-making in nursing practice and the development of leadership skills, the entry level professional registered nurse will be educated to serve and benefit a multicultural society across the life span.
For additional information about the program link to: http://www.ecpi.edu/medical/program/registered-nursing-associate-degree/. To see the Student Consumer Information link to: https://www.ecpi.edu/student-consumer-services which provides additional information on the future careers, success, cost, and financing for this program. For information on the University Completion and Graduation Rates, please see About ECPI University on the ECPI website.
In 1.5 years, through our year round instruction, you can earn an Associate Degree in Nursing.
See also the following additional program information:
Admissions Requirements > Nursing | ADN
Transferability of Credit > Nursing | ADN section
Attendance Policy > Nursing | ADN (includes information on Clinical Phase Absenteeism and Tardiness)
About Nursing
Registered nurses have many different career options. They can hold various positions including charge nurse, floor nurse, and even some management positions. Registered nurses are also prepared to continue their formal education and prepare for more advanced nursing degrees and certifications.
Typical employment opportunities require a background check, drug screen, drug calculation test, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. The individual needs to have the ability to perform the following: execute a full range of motion, utilize fine and gross motor skills, demonstrate physical stamina, and lift 25 pounds.
Available job titles are Registered Nurse and Staff Nurse.
Recommended Licensure
The Associate Degree in Nursing program is approved by the State Board of Nursing for the state in which the ECPI University campus which the student attends is located. ECPI University provides vouchers allowing students to take licensure exams administered by the student's state's Board of Nursing at a greatly reduced cost. All Associate Degree Nursing graduates must successfully pass the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) before being able to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
While ECPI University's Associate Degree in Nursing program does not have its own distinct accreditation by a national nursing education body, it is not required for licensure. ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees and diplomas. See Accreditation and Approvals, State Licensure, State Nursing Approvals for additional information.
Student Evaluation
The faculty shall use the objectives of the Program of Nursing as criteria for student evaluation. The student's grades are determined by a combination of written examinations, laboratory competence, and clinical performance.
Nursing ability, attitude, and relationship with others are areas of clinical and laboratory evaluation. The achievement of the student in both theory and clinical performance is evaluated by the faculty at regular intervals and shared with the student. The student progresses to the next term when all prerequisite courses have been satisfactorily completed. Students must achieve an 80 percent average in all nursing or science courses and satisfactorily meet all clinical objectives and laboratory objectives. A final course grade of less than 80 percent or failure to meet clinical or laboratory objectives will result in failure of a course.