Associate Degree in Nursing

Program at a Glance

18 Month Associate's Degree
71 Total Credits

Minimal Wait Times
Multiple Starts per Year


1 on 1 Preceptorship
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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.

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

2019 Pass %

2020 Pass %

2021 Pass %

2022 Pass %

2023 Pass %

Manassas

92.5

86.4

89.4

77.53

83.78

Newport News

90.5

94.3

81.7

80.43

80.7

Richmond-Emerywood

66.1

90.2

94.4

86.96

82.09

Roanoke

59

91.2

89.5

88.46

96.15

Virginia Beach

74.7

81.3

84

81.08

85.88

Completion Rate

The following are the On Time completion rates as reported to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 period for the Associate Degree program at the following campuses:

Campus

Completed On Time

Manassas

38%

Newport News

28%

Richmond

42%

Roanoke

28%

Virginia Beach

41%

Associate Degree in Nursing Curriculum

Program Requirements in Virginia and South Carolina
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Visit the ECPI University Catalog for the most current program information.

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*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.


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

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