Associate Degree in Nursing
- Overview
Associate Degree in Nursing Overview
A career in nursing is a special calling and has many rewards. Nurses touch people’s lives on a daily basis and they are truly Everyday Heroes. Yet, there are not enough to go around. If the nursing profession is calling you, consider ECPI University’s College of Nursing, Medical Careers Institute (MCI). Through MCI’s year-round program, you could earn an Associate Degree in Nursing in as little as 18 months.
Pending Approval from the Texas Board of Nursing
Effective December 12, 2019 the Associate Degree in Nursing program at ECPI University located in Manassas and Newport News, Virginia are candidates for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires December 2021.
Effective December 9, 2019 the Associate Degree in Nursing program at ECPI University located in Richmond, Roanoke and Virginia Beach, Virginia are candidates for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires December 2021.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000
http://www.acenursing.us/candidates/candidacy.asp- Curriculum
Virginia and South Carolina Program Requirements
Core Curriculum
49 semester credit hour(s)
Course ID Course Name Credits NUR119 Dosage Calculations for Professional Nursing 1 NUR138 Pharmacology 3 NUR164 Concepts of Nursing I 2 NUR166 Concepts of Nursing II 3 NUR168 Concepts of Nursing III 3 NUR221 Pathophysiology 3 NUR234 Mental Health Nursing 4 NUR242 Maternal/Newborn Nursing 4 NUR243 Parent/Child Nursing 4 NUR256 Medical Surgical Nursing I 5 NUR257 Medical Surgical Nursing II 5 NUR258 Acute Care Nursing 5 NUR273 Dimensions of Professional Nursing 4 NUR280 Nursing Capstone 3 Credit Hour(s) Total 49 Arts and Sciences
20 semester credit hour(s)
Course ID Course Name Credits BIO111 Anatomy & Physiology I w/Terminology 3 BIO111L Anatomy & Physiology I with Terminology LAB 1 BIO116 Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology 3 BIO116L Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology LAB 1 ENG110 College Composition 3 MTH131 College Algebra 3 HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities 3 PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s) Total 20 Self-Integration
2 semester credit hour(s)
Course ID Course Name Credits COR101 Freshman Orientation 1 COR195 Study Skills Support 1 Credit Hour(s) Total 2 North Carolina Program Requirements
Core Curriculum
49 semester credit hour(s)
Course ID Course Name Credits NUR119 Dosage Calculations for Professional Nursing 1 NUR138 Pharmacology 3 NUR164 Concepts of Nursing I 2 NUR166 Concepts of Nursing II 3 NUR168 Concepts of Nursing III 3 NUR221 Pathophysiology 3 NUR234 Mental Health Nursing 4 NUR242 Maternal/Newborn Nursing 4 NUR243 Parent/Child Nursing 4 NUR256 Medical Surgical Nursing I 5 NUR257 Medical Surgical Nursing II 5 NUR258 Acute Care Nursing 5 NUR274 Dimensions of Nursing I 4 NUR281 Dimensions of Nursing II 3 Credit Hour(s) Total 49 Arts and Sciences*
20 semester credit hour(s)
Course ID Course Name Credits BIO111 Anatomy & Physiology I w/Terminology 3 BIO111L Anatomy & Physiology I with Terminology LAB 1 BIO116 Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology 3 BIO116L Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology LAB 1 ENG110 College Composition 3 MTH131 College Algebra 3 HUM205 Culture and Diversity 3 PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s) Total 20 *For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts and Sciences Department page
Self-Integration
2 semester credit hour(s)
Course ID Course Name Credits COR101 Freshman Orientation 1 COR195 Study Skills Support 1 Credit Hour(s) Total 2 - Program Description
Medical Careers Institute’s (MCI) goal is to equip students with the most current knowledge and skills needed to meet the prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and restorative needs of the patient.
MCI’s skills-based laboratory environment provides students with a realistic setting in which to learn both the art and science of nursing with a focus on the application of theory to clinical practice. Core areas of instruction include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Acute Care
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Maternal/Newborn Nursing
After earning their Associate Degree in Nursing, graduates are then qualified to take the RN-NCLEX exam through the State Board of Nursing. A student who passes the exam is then licensed to practice as a registered nurse.
- Possible Career Track
Nurses enjoy a variety of career options including charge nurse, floor nurse, and even some management positions in long-term care facilities. Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program, graduates could possibly pursue employment in multiple settings including:
- Hospitals
- Primary Care Clinics
- Intermediate- and Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation
- HMO/Insurance/Managed Care Facilities
- Public Health
- Home Healthcare
- Outpatient Care Centers
- Schools
- Mental Health Agencies
- Hospices
- Military and Industry
- Nursing Education
- Private Practice
- Research
- Outcomes
Associate Degree in Nursing is designed to provide the entry-level nurse with knowledge and experience which will enable the graduate to:
- Contribute to the interdisciplinary health care team by collaborating effectively in health care settings with individuals, families, and communities across the life span and continuum of healthcare environments.
- Execute the standards of professional nursing practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.
- Utilize best practices from healthcare and related disciplines to provide clinically competent, safe and effective care within the framework of the nursing process.
- Provide holistic care to promote, protect, and improve quality and safety outcomes in multicultural, diverse settings.
- Apply information regarding disease processes to determine appropriate prevention and health promotion strategies to provide quality care.
- Integrate information management and technology in the delivery of quality client care.
- Demonstrate effective leadership that reflects sound clinical judgement and accountability for ongoing professional development.
All AAS nursing graduates must successfully pass the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) before being able to practice as a registered nurse.
What are the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass rates for the past five years?
NCLEX Pass Rate
Campus 2016 Pass % 2017 Pass % 2018 Pass % 2019 Pass % 2020 Pass % Manassas 75 85.19 90.24 92.45 86.44 Newport News 83.33 81.94 92.22 90.53 94.19 Richmond-Emerywood 90.63 73.81 82.61 66.13 90.16 Roanoke N/A 75 89.8 58.97 91.18 Virginia Beach 76.13 86.92 82.17 74.68 81.33 Completion Rate
Campus 2020 Manassas 76.5 Newport News 61.9 Richmond 58.43 Roanoke 52.46 Virginia Beach 71.26 - Program Guide
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