Nursing

Compassion Meets Career with an Associate Degree in Nursing

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in healthcare? If you’re driven to care for individuals and support their health and well-being, CVCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) program will prepare you to thrive in the ever-evolving field of nursing. Gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to become a registered nurse and provide compassionate, high-quality care.

When you study nursing at CVCC, you’ll build expertise in healthcare, nursing practice, and caring for individuals holistically. The curriculum integrates safety and quality into patient care, preparing you to navigate today’s dynamic healthcare environments and address the diverse needs of patients across the lifespan.

Students will learn to collaborate as members of interdisciplinary teams, applying evidence-based practices and utilizing informatics to improve patient outcomes. The coursework emphasizes key aspects of nursing care, from quality improvement to personalized care, equipping you with the tools to meet the demands of the profession.

Graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), a critical step toward becoming a licensed registered nurse.

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Application Information
  • Dental Hygine
  • Electroneurodiagnostics Technology
  • Emergency Medical Science
  • Health and Fitness Science
  • Health Information Technology
  • Healthcare Management Technology
  • Human Services Technology
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Polysomnography
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Surgical Technology

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC is fully approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Rd, NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for CVCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at the ACEN Program Search webpage.

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Being part of CVCC’s nursing program has been an incredible experience. This program gave me hands-on training that felt just like real patient care, helping me build confidence before clinicals. The support from faculty and access to this kind of technology has truly prepared me for my future in nursing.

Katie F.
CVCC Alum

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