An associate degree in nursing helps prepare students for an entry-level career as a registered nurse, with opportunities in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical settings. Curriculum is a mix of academic classes and hands-on learning in clinical settings or laboratories. Students learn the basics of bedside care, health promotion, and illness prevention, and also develop communication skills for working with and caring for a wide range of people. Courses typically include:
- Informatics Essentials
- Introduction to Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Complex Patient Management
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing