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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

 
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  • What does a Registered Nurse do?

    Take your passion of helping others to the next level by pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a career as a Registered Nurse. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct care for the sick and injured or people with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes or other medical settings. Often, you will be assisting nurse practitioners, physicians, chiropractors or dentists. Join one of the fastest growing career fields by enrolling in our ADN program.

    Career Forecast Bright Outlook.Average Starting Salary $56,572on campus

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    Washburn Tech houses one of the premiere nursing schools in Kansas. Our Associate Degree Nursing program (ADN) is designed for post-secondary students. Instruction includes the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities needed to practice safely and effectively as a registered nurse. The program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Please read through the application process before applying. You will need to be licensed as an IV certified Practical Nurse in good standing. You will also need to take the ATI TEAS exam and complete the Prerequisite Coursework with a C or better. Attending full-time, you can complete the program in two semesters. Upon completion, you will earn a 65-credit-hour Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing, and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN enables the graduate to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).

    Many options exist for career advancement in practical nursing including the RN to BSN program at Washburn University and other health care fields.

    The Washburn Tech Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP Code 51.3801: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques, and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

    CERTIFICATION: NCLEX-RN

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    PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

    Washburn Tech's ADN program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

    Entrance Tests

    To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 55 on the ATI TEAS Assessment. Students earning a 55 or higher for PN admission do not need to retake the TEAS.

    NCLEX-RN Certification

    After completing the program, you will sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Upon passing the exam, you will earn the NCLEX-RN certification.

    Enter the Workforce

    With your NCLEX-RN licensure, you'll be prepared to begin working as an Registered Nurse (RN).

    Or you can pursue further career advancement in nursing with RN to BSN program at Washburn University and other health care fields.

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    Many options exist for career advancement in nursing including nursing at Washburn University and other health care fields.

    Jobs and Salaries

    CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook
    As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. RNs will be needed in hospitals, residential care facilities and in home health environments to care for older patients. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

    Entry-Level Salary

    $56,572

    (2024)

    Projected Job Openings

    319

    (annually)

    Projected Job Growth

    10.3%

    (2020-2030)

    Schedule Options

    This is a competitive program. You must be an adult student when starting the program, and prerequisites begin in January, June and August.

     

    • A new cohort begins twice each year (August and January)

    • Instructional hours: Courses will be scheduled Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

    • Clinical hours vary, and could be as early as 5 a.m.; Occasional weekends may be required

    • Times for all programs are subject to change

    • Courses may be offered as in-person, hybrid, or online mode of delivery

    Full-day

    LENGTH
    1 year

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every January and August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8am-4pm

    Program cost

    This program is not eligible for financial aid.

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    Explore the courses, requirements, costs and career options of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program.
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