Often called the backbone of the healthcare industry, registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, playing an essential role in their treatment and recovery. Students in ACC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program will be trained to do the following:
Evaluate patients’ health problems and needs
Provide care to ill, injured, convalescing, or disabled patients
Administer treatment and medications
Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention1
1California Employment Development Department Detailed Guide, Registered Nurses in California in California