Nursing, AAS
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Nursing Associate Degree program prepares students to work as entry-level nurses in doctors’ offices, acute care and rehabilitation settings, long term care facilities, ambulatory and community centers, medical centers and hospitals, among others. Students learn from two major perspectives: the theory/didactic/lab component and the clinical externship component with emphasis on enhancing students’ academic and interpersonal skills. Graduates are eligible to apply for state licensure and sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).