An associate鈥檚 degree in nursing (ADN) will give you a solid career foundation in the healthcare field. Popular among registered nurses (RNs), the ADN provides opportunities to work in entry-level nursing positions. Students typically need to complete 45 credits before they can apply for admission to an Associate Degree in ...
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An associate鈥檚 degree in nursing (ADN) will give you a solid career foundation in the healthcare field. Popular among registered nurses (RNs), the ADN provides opportunities to work in entry-level nursing positions. Students typically need to complete 45 credits before they can apply for admission to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.
This pathway has been designed for students who wish to complete their prerequisite coursework for . This pathway should also work for other ADN programs in the area; please meet with an advisor to confirm. In this pathway, you鈥檒l complete your general education prerequisite course requirements in areas such as biology, chemistry, math, English and psychology. The pathway also includes required co-requisite course work associated with Seattle Colleges鈥 ADN program.
Upon completion of this course work, students will have an opportunity to apply for admission into Seattle Colleges鈥 ADN program with their first four quarters of schooling complete. Please attend a mandatory nursing information session to learn more about other admission requirements needed for entry into the Seattle Colleges鈥 ADN program.
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An associate鈥檚 degree in nursing (ADN) will give you a solid career foundation in the healthcare field. Popular among registered nurses (RNs), the ADN provides opportunities to work in entry-level nursing positions. Students typically need to complete 45 credits before they can apply for admission to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.
This pathway has been designed for students who wish to complete their prerequisite coursework for . This pathway should also work for other ADN programs in the area; please meet with an advisor to confirm. In this pathway, you鈥檒l complete your general education prerequisite course requirements in areas such as biology, chemistry, math, English and psychology. The pathway also includes required co-requisite course work associated with Seattle Colleges鈥 ADN program.
Upon completion of this course work, students will have an opportunity to apply for admission into Seattle Colleges鈥 ADN program with their first four quarters of schooling complete. Please attend a mandatory nursing information session to learn more about other admission requirements needed for entry into the Seattle Colleges鈥 ADN program.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
No Degree
Full time : 5
60
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
Before Quarter One
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and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
60 Units
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
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51品茶 Education Opportunities
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related degree at a four-year college or university.
A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in a healthcare field at one of the Seattle Colleges.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
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Transfer process,
, and
including transferring
to top universities around the state and nation, such as Historically Black Universities and Colleges.
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