Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Jersey City, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Eastern International College trains students for entry-level nursing. The 70 semester credits program combines theory, lab and clinical externship with 24 general education and 46 major credits. It's ACEN-accredited and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates are eligible to apply for state licensure and sit for the NCLEX-RN; licensure can't be guaranteed.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as entry-level registered nurses in doctors’ offices, acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, ambulatory and community centers, medical centers, and hospitals. Related roles include patient care, clinical support, and community health positions.
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. The applied science portion of the program has two major components: the theory/didactic/lab component and the clinical externship component. The general education portion of the program includes coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, English, math, developmental psychology, microbiology, and nutrition. Emphasis in this portion of the program is placed on enhancing students’ academic and interpersonal skills.
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and programmatically accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Since the ADN programs are approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, graduates are eligible to apply for state licensure and sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). However, since state licensure requirements are not controlled by the College and are subject to change without notice, Eastern International College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible for licensure in New Jersey, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment. https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur
The program has a total of 70 semester credits, with 24 credits in general education and 46 credits in program major coursework.
International students are not able to use financial aid options and will have to use cash payments. You can learn more about cash payment options by contacting the Financial Aid Office.
General Education Coursework
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- English Composition I
- English Composition II
- College Math
- Microbiology
- Developmental Psychology
Program Major Courses
- Introduction to Nursing
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Health Assessment
- Pharmacology I
- Pharmacology II
- Adult Health I
- Adult Health II
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Obstetrical Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Concept Synthesis Capstone
- Senior Clinical Practicum
- Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, and principles of advocacy as tools to make culturally sensitive client-centered clinical decisions in all healthcare settings
- Collaborate with clients and other healthcare team members using effective communication in planning, coordinating, and providing competent care.
- Integrate the concepts of Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory into nursing practice.
- Promote client and staff safety utilizing the quality improvement process based on evidence-based practice.
- Use information and technology for communication, knowledge development, professional development, and clinical decision-making.
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors and professionalism when providing care to clients across the lifespan in all care settings.
- Integrate legal, ethical, and professional standards into nursing practice.
Length of Program: 24 months
