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Nursing Associate Degree at Bryant and Stratton College Ohio

Program: 369 Semesters: 5m Total Credit Hours: 72

Description
The mission of the Nursing Program is to provide quality nursing education in North Central Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin and to facilitate the provision of exceptional healthcare in the regions. The Nursing Program emphasizes classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences that prepare students for both the world of work and for life-long learning. Computer aided instruction, telecommunications technology, clinical simulation and other technical learning strategies are seen as integral components of the delivery methods needed to serve the educational needs of students in the 21st century.

The purpose of the Nursing Program is to prepare Nursing Program graduates to function in professional registered nursing roles. The program provides a foundation of learning which promotes integration of clinical decision making processes into the provision of nursing care for meeting the health/illness needs of patients across the life span. The three roles of the associate degree nurse (Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Discipline of Nursing) describe nursing practice and role expectations of the entry level registered nurse. The core components of those roles, as established by the National League for Nursing (NLN, 2000) are as follows: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration, and managing care. The organizing framework provides direction for the selection and ordering of learning experiences to achieve program outcomes.

The pre-nursing area of study is compatible with four-year baccalaureate degree programs that call for the completion of general academic requirements in the first two years and concentration on nursing courses in the last two years. Students wishing to transfer into a four-year nursing program must fulfill certain basic requirements, especially in the sciences.
Because professional nursing involves dealing with people under stress, a balanced program in the humanities and social sciences is necessary for developing effective communication skills.
Students should make choices that meet the transfer requirements of the program of study that they plan to pursue.

The Associate in Arts Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at the University of Charleston is two full academic years in length. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the national licensing examination called the NCLEX-RN®. Upon passing the exam, the graduate will be a Registered Nurse (RN), qualified for employment in entry level staff nurse positions in a variety of settings.

Accreditation
The ADN program is fully accredited by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

The Associate Degree Nursing program is a concentrated two-year program that includes a combination of science, liberal arts,and focused nursing courses. The program prepares graduates for work in hospitals and long-term care facilities that focus on nursing care of individuals with common acute and chronic health problems.

After earning an associate degree, students are eligible to take the national examination for licensure NCLEX as registered nurses (RN). The licensing exam is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Nursing is both an art and a science that requires compassion, clinical knowledge, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum in this program addresses nursing values, the nursing process, health promotion and maintenance, nursing roles, therapeutic communication skills and competent nursing care. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for and take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates may pursue careers as registered nurses in a variety of health care settings.

What It Means to You:
According to a 2006-2007 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, employment for registered nurses is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014; in fact, registered nurses are projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations.

The Department of Nursing offers an upper-division Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Associate degree nurses enter the program as transfer students. Students who meet the requirements for admission to the nursing major enter the program with junior year status. Up to 70 lower division liberal arts and nursing credits may be accepted for transfer. Hospital-trained RNs with no prior college-credits enter through an individualized self-managed program of credit-by-examination, which includes CLEP, Excelsior College Exams, and the ACE-II Exams. The SUNY New Paltz BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Information regarding the program can be obtained from NLNAC at 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, (800) 669-1656, http://www.nlnac.org/.

Nursing is a service to individuals, to families and to the community of man. The individual nurse has scientifically based competencies and skills to assist people, sick or well, to cope with their health needs. Nursing is practiced in conjunction with other disciplines of the health care team.

Students are scheduled to begin their program in the fall and must complete all courses in the curriculum to meet requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Upon completion of the two-year, 72 credit-hour curriculum, graduates will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree in Associate Degree Nursing.

Nursing Education

Nurture the next generation of nurses.

Just as critical as the nursing shortage is the shortage of qualified nurse educators to train the next generation. Wilkes’ Master’s of Science Program in Nursing Education provides a foundation for doctoral study and continuing professional development.

In addition to core courses, the nursing education core includes study in nursing curriculum development, teaching methodologies and strategies, evaluation and role of the nurse educator, as well as clinical practice in education.

MS students with a concentration in nursing education prepare for careers as nurse educators in practical nursing, associate degree or bachelor’s degree programs; as in-service educators and staff development coordinators; as a staff educator in a hospital, rehabilitation center or public-health or home-health agency; or as a nurse researcher.

WITC will help you prepare for your career goals with examples, experience, and expert support for a variety of positions:

Registered Nurse

Staff Nurse

Ambulatory Care Nurse

Charge Nurse

Home Health Nurse

Private Duty Nurse

School Nurse

An agreement between the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) and some other private colleges allows graduates of the WTCS Nursing - Associate Degree program to transfer, with junior standing, into their baccalaureate nursing program.
Graduate Employment Information
WITC Nursing - Associate Degree Graduate Survey Responses 2006-2007
Number of graduates 77 Employed in related field 66
Number of responses 67 % employed in WITC district 64%
Number available for employment 67 Range of yearly salary $23,648-$100,487
Number employed 67 Average yearly salary $48,415
Percent employed 100%

10-543-1 Associate Degree (two-year)
Offered at Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior
Assessment. Competence. Commitment.

A career as an Associate Degree Nurse will provide you with a dynamic profession that encompasses compassion and caring with a scientific approach to promote optimal health for the individual, family, community, and society. At completion of the program, you will be eligible to become a Registered Nurse through the state licensure examination. The WITC Nursing - Associate Degree program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
Professional. Compassionate. Flexible.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the healthcare field. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:
Algebra/Biology/Chemistry
Anatomy/Physiology
Medical Terminology
Communications-Written and Oral
Human Relations
Keyboarding and computer applications
Program-Specific Admission Requirements

To be in the Nursing - Associate Degree program, you must:
Meet a special assessment standard on a WITC admissions test.
Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate or be currently enrolled in a secondary Youth Options program.
Complete one year of high school chemistry or one semester of college-level chemistry with a “C-” or better.
Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, National Criminal Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and/or other states as applicable.
Complete a nursing assistant program.
Possess current certification of “CPR for Healthcare Providers”.
Pass a physical exam, have current immunizations, and demonstrate negative status for tuberculosis (Tb).