Associate Degree in Nursing Overview
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide direct patient care safely and effectively in a variety of settings. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is designed to produce capable and experienced RNs. After earning the degree, an ADN graduate must sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. Once passed, the ADN is eligible for registration to become an RN.
Our ADN program explores legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks; diagnoses, treatment, and prevention strategies; leadership skills; clinical judgement; and professional accountability.
The associate nursing program at ECPI University at the Newport News campus located in Newport News, Virginia is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
The associate nursing program at ECPI University at the Manassas campus located in Manassas, Virginia is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
The associate nursing program at ECPI University at the Richmond campus located in Richmond, Virginia is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
The associate nursing program at ECPI University at the Roanoke campus located in Roanoke, Virginia is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
The associate nursing program at ECPI University at the Virginia Beach campus located in Virginia Beach, Virginia is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
Associate Degree in Nursing 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
Associate Degree in Nursing 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 |
2017 Pass % |
2018 Pass % |
2019 Pass % |
2020 Pass % |
2021 Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manassas |
85.2 |
90.2 |
92.5 |
86.4 |
89.4 |
Newport News |
81.9 |
92.2 |
90.5 |
94.3 |
81.7 |
Richmond-Emerywood |
73.8 |
82.6 |
66.1 |
90.2 |
94.4 |
Roanoke |
75 |
89.8 |
59 |
91.2 |
89.5 |
Virginia Beach |
86.9 |
82.2 |
74.7 |
81.3 |
84 |
Completion Rate
Campus |
2020 |
|
|---|---|---|
Richmond |
56.4 |
|
Roanoke |
55.93 |
|
Virginia Beach |
77.1 |
The following is the completion rate as reported to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 period for the Associate Degree program at the Newport News campus: Students’ completion of the nursing program: 62.39%.
The following is the completion rate as reported to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 period for the Associate Degree program at the Manassas campus: Students’ completion of the nursing program: 73.75%.
Associate Degree in Nursing Curriculum
Program Requirements in Virginia and South Carolina
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR119 | NUR119 Dosage Calculations for Professional Nurse | 1.00 |
| NUR138 | NUR138 Pharmacology | 3.00 |
| NUR164 | NUR164 Concepts of Nursing I | 2.00 |
| NUR166 | NUR166 Concepts of Nursing II | 3.00 |
| NUR168 | NUR168 Concepts of Nursing III | 3.00 |
| NUR221 | NUR221 Pathophysiology Hybrid | 3.00 |
| NUR234 | NUR234 Mental Health Nursing | 4.00 |
| NUR242 | NUR242 Maternal/Newborn Nursing | 4.00 |
| NUR243 | NUR243 Parent/Child Nursing | 4.00 |
| NUR256 | NUR256 Medical Surgical Nursing I | 5.00 |
| NUR257 | NUR257 Medical Surgical Nursing II | 5.00 |
| NUR258 | NUR258 Acute Care Nursing | 5.00 |
| NUR273 | NUR273 Dimensions of Professional Nursing | 4.00 |
| NUR280 | NUR280 Nursing Capstone | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 49.00 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO111 | BIO111 Anatomy & Physiology I w/Terminology | 3.00 |
| BIO111L | BIO111L Anatomy & Physiology I with Terminology LAB | 1.00 |
| BIO116 | BIO116 Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology | 3.00 |
| BIO116L | BIO116L Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology LAB | 1.00 |
| ENG110 | ENG110 College Composition | 3.00 |
| HUM205 | HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3.00 |
| MTH131 | MTH131 College Algebra | 3.00 |
| PSY105 | PSY105 Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 20.00 | |
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.
Program Requirements North Carolina
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR119 | NUR119 Dosage Calculations for Professional Nurse | 1.00 |
| NUR138 | NUR138 Pharmacology | 3.00 |
| NUR164 | NUR164 Concepts of Nursing I | 2.00 |
| NUR166 | NUR166 Concepts of Nursing II | 3.00 |
| NUR168 | NUR168 Concepts of Nursing III | 3.00 |
| NUR221 | NUR221 Pathophysiology Hybrid | 3.00 |
| NUR234 | NUR234 Mental Health Nursing | 4.00 |
| NUR242 | NUR242 Maternal/Newborn Nursing | 4.00 |
| NUR243 | NUR243 Parent/Child Nursing | 4.00 |
| NUR256 | NUR256 Medical Surgical Nursing I | 5.00 |
| NUR257 | NUR257 Medical Surgical Nursing II | 5.00 |
| NUR258 | NUR258 Acute Care Nursing | 5.00 |
| NUR274 | NUR274 Dimensions of Professional Nursing I | 4.00 |
| NUR281 | NUR281 Dimensions of Professional Nursing II | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 49.00 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO111 | BIO111 Anatomy & Physiology I w/Terminology | 3.00 |
| BIO111L | BIO111L Anatomy & Physiology I with Terminology LAB | 1.00 |
| BIO116 | BIO116 Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology | 3.00 |
| BIO116L | BIO116L Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology LAB | 1.00 |
| ENG110 | ENG110 College Composition | 3.00 |
| MTH131 | MTH131 College Algebra | 3.00 |
| HUM205 | HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3.00 |
| PSY105 | PSY105 Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 20.00 | |
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.
Visit the ECPI University Catalog for the most current program information.