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Associates Degree in Nursing

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Program Description

Associate degree nursing education provides the basic education necessary to become a registered nurse. Graduates are eligible to sit for NCLEX-RN licensing examination and, if licensed, may practice in structured care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and offices. Associate degree nursing education incorporates nursing knowledge, knowledge of key biological and social sciences, and study of the humanities. The length of the program is 20 months and 67 total credits.

Degree Awarded

Associate Degree in Nursing

Credits Required

67

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

4

Instructional Months

20

Instructional Weeks

80

CIP Code

51.3801

SOC Code

29-1141.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND/OR PACE NAME

CAMPUS

ADN

Miami

Campuses

West Coast University - Miami

Program Delivery Mode

Ground

Academic Calendar

10 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

Registered Nurse Licensure Disclosure - Florida 

The student satisfactorily completing the pre-licensure BSN or ADN program is eligible to apply for licensure by the Florida Board of Nursing.  The Florida Board of Nursing requires that applicants for a nursing license must provide a United States issued social security number.  A United States issued social security number is also required to be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the state of Florida.  This requirement will prevent anyone from applying for RN licensure in Florida and being employed as an RN without a United States issued social security number.