Admission is on a competitive basis. This degree is required for many nursing leadership positions and for entrance into master's degree programs in nursing. The Associate Degree is a concentrated program which trains nurses to give direct nursing care in hospital and clinical settings. Following satisfactory performance on the State Board of Nursing Examination, graduates are licensed as registered nurses. To be considered for admission, applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and are required to make a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses.
Admission is on a competitive basis.
This program is a good choice for students who wish to become registered nurses and are interested in hospital-based staff nursing. It is the shortest educational route program that qualifies graduates to take the state license examination to become a registered nurse. This is an important factor for students who may not wish to complete longer programs because of financial or family obligations. For further information about the University of New Orleans please fill out this form .