The curriculum builds on the practical nursing foundation for the increased responsibilities at the Associate Degree Nursing level. Theoretical knowledge is broader, nursing skills are enhanced and critical thinking is expanded.

This program starts in the Summer term with NUR-214 and is followed by two semesters of coursework.

NUR-214 is an intensive, accelerated course that covers a wide range of content in an expedited format. The accelerated course takes only 10 weeks to review select content from NUR-111, NUR-112, NUR-113 and NUR-211 instead of the 42 weeks Associated Degree Nursing students have to focus on the material. For this reason, students need to seriously consider decreasing work and personal commitments to meet the requirements for passing the course. Working full time or taking other college courses while in this course or program is not recommended.

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a Perry Health Sciences Campus admissions counselor prior to taking prerequisite courses to discuss the requirements for this program.

In the Fall semester following NUR-214, students take NUR-114 and NUR-212 alongside traditional nursing students. After completing both courses, students enroll in the final course, NUR-213, in the Spring semester.

Upon completing NUR-213, students will have met the academic requirements necessary to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.