The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares men and women to function as beginning practitioners in giving direct patient care. The program of studies provides a means of correlating the principles of nursing theory and practice with those of general education.
Clinical experience is provided at local hospitals and health agencies.
After the completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination and, if completed successfully, he or she may apply to the State of Illinois for licensure as a registered nurse. Therefore, a screening procedure is used to select the academically best qualified from those who request consideration. Current ADN request for screening. High School graduate or the equivalent. Category I admission status.