Welcome to Associate Degree Nursing

The curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the lifespan in a variety of settings.

The faculty subscribes to the National League for Nursing's (NLN) statement of educational competencies of the associate degree nurse upon entry into practice. The competencies include professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching learning collaboration, and managing care. The associate degree graduate is an integral member of the healthcare team who delegates to and supervises other appropriate health team members. The associate degree nurse functions as a competent, caring, registered nurse in a variety of healthcare settings with culturally diverse clients across the life span.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physician's offices, industry, and community agencies. The associate degree nursing program is designed to be completed in 5 semesters although many students choose to extend their course work over a longer span of time. Upon graduation from the program, the student receives the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.Sc.) Degree. The associate degree program is fully approved by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing.

  ADN General Information

  ADN Evening Program General Information

  ADN Essential Program Requirements

Now we have the Associate Degree Nursing Program Student Handbook (8-06-07) available for download as .pdf files.

Nursing Program Job Resource Center

Contact:
Colleen Burgess, Department Head
Tel: 828.327.7000 Ext. 4338
E-mail: cburgess@cvcc.edu