The program develops basic skills necessary for nursing practice at the associate level of nursing, while concurrently providing a broad base of personally enriching studies in general education. Students also affiliate at a wide variety of community-based settings.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to affiliating clinical sites.
The Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree program may be completed in two academic years, or students may enroll under a part-time curricular study plan. Except with special permission, nursing courses should be taken sequentially over a consecutive two-year period. After three semesters in the program, students are qualified to sit for the Nursing Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing. Each candidate for graduation must first be approved by the Nursing Department as safe for practice. Entering students having prior non-collegiate nursing studies may seek up to 16 credits for advanced placement in nursing by examination or transfer credit.