Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

About the Program

There are many educational paths to becoming a professional nurse. An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) gives students a solid foundation for a career in healthcare. This degree provides opportunities to work in entry-level nursing positions. The degree also serves as the foundation for earning a BSN or baccalaureate degree in nursing to expand and build upon a professional career in this essential field.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Integrate best practices congruent with current evidence, patient/family preferences and values into delivery of optimal care.
  2. Employ safety standards to minimize risk of harm to patients and providers.
  3. Deliver care that is compassionate, ethical, coordinated, and based on respect for patient/family diversity, preferences, values and needs.
  4. Collaborate within nursing and healthcare teams applying open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making in the delivery of optimal care.
  5. Utilize data to monitor outcomes of care and continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
  6. Exhibit understanding of information and technology to communicate and support decision making in the delivery of safe and quality health care.