Partnered healthcare programs

The Associate Degree Nursing Program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the practice of professional nursing. The integrating concepts of professionalism, critical thinking, caring, collaboration, and nursing interventions are embedded into each nursing course. Program coursework provides a framework for students learning in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. These educational experiences allow the student to achieve defined program learning outcomes.

An advanced placement, LPN Mobility track, is available for Licensed Practical Nurses who have graduated from a State-approved practical nursing school and who have completed the general education courses required for Semester I (see Program Plan). Individuals eligible for this track receive six core-nursing credits for the first semester and can complete the program in three semesters.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and enter the profession of nursing as defined by Minnesota statutes (148.171 Subd. 15, Practice of Professional Nursing).

Nursing is the largest health care profession in the United States, providing limitless and rewarding career opportunities for men and women. The Associate Degree in Nursing at KVCC prepares students to care for individuals and families, helping them attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and functioning.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program The Nursing Program prepares women and men for entry-level positions in the nursing profession. Successful completion of the ADN program of study qualifies graduates to receive an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). The ADN qualifies the graduate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and application for state licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Maine. The program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing (MSBN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The program of study combines general education and nursing studies in the classroom with selected laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences in providing nursing care to patients in a variety of health care settings.

The Associate Degree Nursing Programs, both generic and LPN to ADN, at Kennebec Valley Community College (Main Campus) in Fairfield, Maine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Programs, both generic and LPN to RN, is Continuing Accreditation.

The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at Western Oklahoma State College provides a thorough education in healthcare certification. The program emphasizes practical experience and theoretical knowledge to prepare students for success in the nursing field. Students will complete courses in essential subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and medical-surgical nursing, gaining a solid foundation in healthcare principles and critical thinking skills. The program boasts experienced faculty members who bring real-world expertise to the classroom, as well as a state-of-the-art simulation lab for hands-on practice. Clinical rotations offer valuable opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in real healthcare settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam and pursue various employment opportunities in the healthcare industry. Overall, Western Oklahoma State College's ADN program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a successful career in nursing.

San Bernardino Valley College's Nursing Program, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, is a two-year program designed to prepare students to give direct nursing care to clients in various practice settings. The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) prepares students as providers of care across the health/illness continuum and as members within the profession. SBVC's Nursing Program respects the individuality of the student and aims to provide a positive, innovative learning community that enables the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills so that students are equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon successful completion the ADN, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

The Nursing Program prepares students to be registered nurses who will help meet the current and emerging needs in the workplace for registered nurses. Graduates use a clinical decision making process to provide care to diverse individuals across the life-span.