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The Associate's Degree in Nursing (A.D.N. degree) program offers the quickest path to becoming an entry level Registered Nurse (RN). The two year ADN Nursing programs are Find
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Now offered at a variety of community colleges, private colleges, and four year universities. The scope of practice for the Associate Degree Nurse is to provide and manage care for a diverse group of individuals, families and communities in collaboration with members of the health care team, and to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Paramedics, EMT's, and non-licensed assistive staff working on their team. Graduates are prepared for employment in a variety of settings, extended-care facilities, acute-care hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, etc., and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and become licensed in their state as a Registered Nurse. Additionally, Most states will allow the new graduate to work as a Graduate Nurse while waiting to take their NCLEX-RN exam. Nurses with an Associate's degree can practice at a higher level than Licensed Practical Nurses, and have greater autonomy, responsibility, work opportunities, and career options. Additionally, the Associate's Degree in Nursing serves as the foundation for further nursing education programs including BSN degree programs(Bachelor in Nursing Science), taking a RN to MSN bridge program, or earning a Master's in Nursing Science degree at a later time.

Online Associate's Degree in Nursing Programs

If you're already a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN), a licensed Paramedic, or a licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist you are eligible to earn an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing without ever stepping into a college classroom through the online LPN to RN program, the online Paramedic to RN bridge program, or the online CRT to RN program listed below. Save time and up to 50% of the traditional cost of nursing school tuition. You can advance to RN at fully a NLNAC accredited online university in less time than with traditional classroom-based programs. Earn your degree while working at an independent pace and maintaining work/life balance. Request free no-obligation program information to receive information directly from school advisers. Don't put your future on hold any longer! Take the first step in investing in your future today.

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Locations: Online
Programs: LPN/LVN to RN, CRT to RN - AS in Nursing, Paramedic to RN bridge program

Find Associate Degree Nursing Programs Near You:

Browse accredited nursing schools that offer Nursing Associate degree programs and request free program information, financial aid assistance, and admissions application from any or all nursing schools offering Associate's in Nursing degree programs that match your needs:

ALABAMA

Virginia College
Campus Locations: Birmingham
Programs: A.A.S. Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing - RN

ARIZONA

Apollo College
Locations: Phoenix, Phoenix West
Programs: A.A.S. in Nursing (RN)

Everest College
Locations: Phoenix
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing

Pima Medical Institute
Locations: Mesa Tucson
Programs: A.A.S. in Nursing (RN)

CALIFORNIA

Everest College
Campus Locations: Ontario Metro
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing

Kaplan College
Campus Locations: San Diego
Programs: Associate's in Nursing

West Coast University
Campus Locations: Ontario
Programs: LVN to RN Bridge (Associate Degree in Nursing)

Western Career College
Campus Locations: Antioch, San Leandro, Sacramento
Programs:A.S. in Nursing

COLORADO

Concorde Career College
Campus Locations: Denver, Aurora
Programs: Associate's in Nursing (RN)

Colorado Technical University
Campus Locations: Pueblo
Programs: A.S. in Nursing (RN)

National American University
Campus Locations: Denver
Programs: Associate's in Nursing (RN)

CONNECTICUT

Goodwin College
Campus Locations: East Hartford
Programs: Associate's in Nursing (RN)

FLORIDA

Concorde Career College
Campus Locations: Jacksonville,
Programs: Associate's in Nursing

Gulf Coast College
Campus Locations: Tampa
Programs: A.A.S. in Nursing

Keiser Career College
Campus Locations: Miami Lakes
Programs: LPN to RN Bridge Program

Keiser University
Campus Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach
Programs: Associate of Science in Nursing

Sanford Brown Institute
Campus Locations: Jacksonville
Programs: Associate of Science in Nursing

Virginia College
Campus Locations: Pensacola
Programs: A.A.S. - Practical Nursing

INDIANA

Harrison College - Indianapolis - Medical Division
Campus Locations: Indianapolis
Programs: A.A.S. in Nursing

KANSAS

Brown Mackie College
Campus Locations: Salina
Programs: Associate's in Nursing

National American University
Campus Locations: Overland Park
Programs: Associate's in Nursing, A.S. Nursing- Mobility Program

KENTUCKY

National College
Campus Locations: Pikeville
Programs: Nursing - Associate of Science

Beckfield College
Campus Locations: Florence
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

Spencerian College
Campus Locations: Louisville
Programs: LPN-to-Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Bridge Program

MINNESOTA

Rasmussen College
Campus Locations: Eagan, Mankato, Moorhead
Programs: A.A.S. in Practical Nursing

MISSOURI

Concorde Career College
Campus Locations: Kansas City,
Programs: Associate's in Nursing (RN)

National American University
Campus Locations: Kansas City (Northland) MO
Programs: Associate's in Nursing (RN)

NEVADA

Apollo College
Locations: Reno
Programs:A.A.S. in Nursing (RN)

NORTH CAROLINA

South College
Locations:Asheville
Programs:A.A.S. in Nursing (RN)

OHIO

Bryant & Stratton College
Campus Locations: Eastlake, Parma
Programs: A.S. in Nursing (RN)

Bohecker College
Campus Locations: Columbus, Cincinnati
Programs: A.S. in Nursing (RN)

National Institute of Technology
Campus Locations: Cuyahoga Falls
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

RETS College
Campus Locations: Centerville
Programs: LPN to RN Program

RHODE ISLAND

New England Institute of Technology
Campus Locations: Warwick
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

TEXAS

Kaplan College
Campus Locations: San Diego
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

UTAH

Eagle Gate College
Campus Locations: Layton, Salt Lake City
Programs: A.S. in Nursing (RN)

VIRGINIA

Bryant & Stratton College
Campus Locations: Richmond
Programs: A.S. in Nursing (RN)

Everest College
Campus Locations: Tyson's Corner
Programs: A.S. in Nursing (RN)

Fortis College
Campus Locations: Norfolk, Richmond
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing

Medical Careers Institute
Campus Locations: Richmond, Manassas, Newport News, Roanoke, Virginia Beach,
Programs: A.A.S. in Nursing

WISCONSIN

Bryant & Stratton College
Campus Locations: Milwaukee West
Programs: A.S. in Nursing (RN)

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