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Associate Degree

Nursing

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Nursing Overview

High demand. Tremendous reward. Nursing.

Enroll in CVTC’s Nursing program and enjoy an exciting and rewarding career. Within the healthcare industry, registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation with over two million jobs.

Attributes of successful nurses include:

  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Desire to help and comfort others
  • Enjoy a challenge
  • Effective team player
  • Empathetic and caring
  • Enjoy science

In the Nursing program, you will learn the fundamentals of nursing and gain the following skills:

  • Patient care
  • Communications
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical skills
  • Health history
  • Oxygen administration
  • Medication administration

This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.

Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Nursing program if you completed the Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Practical Nursing (LPN) technical diploma at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.

  RN Refresher Course

This online course provides an overview and update of nursing for Registered Nurses who are preparing to return to practice after an absence. The course is self-paced and is composed of faculty-supervised independent study modules; 25 hours skills lab review; and 100 hours of supervised clinical experience. Check out our RN Refresher Course.

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Just the Facts

Nursing
70 Credit Associate Degree

Program Length
Two Years

Delivery Method
Face-to-Face

Program Location
Eau Claire, River Falls

Start Months
August, January

 

Financial Aid Eligible

 

Advanced Placement Available

 

Professional Licensure & Certification Disclosure

 

Non-Traditional Occupation

Bloodborne Pathogens

Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens. Learn more.

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Bloodborne Pathogens

Students entering health programs at CVTC should understand the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDs, through saliva and blood with direct patient care as part of their education.

This exposure can be minimized or eliminated using a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, Hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other provisions.

All programs at CVTC comply with local, state, and federal infection control policies, including the use of standard precautions as stipulated by current CDC guidelines. Written policies and instructions on infection control protocol to minimize the risk of disease transmission is provided throughout the courses in the curriculum. Compliance of safety practices is evaluated throughout the students' clinical experiences to ensure a safe educational environment.

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Estimated Program Cost 

Learn more about the cost of attendance.

Term 1

$

3,476

Term 2

$

3,086

Term 3

$

3,242

Term 4

$

3,138

Materials

$

480

Books

$

1,302

License, Certificate, or Credential

$

257

 What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $14,981

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Career Opportunities

Director of Nursing

MDS Coordinator

Operating Room Nurse

Pediatric RN

Registered Nurse

Graduate Employers

Allina Health

HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital

Hudson Hospital & Clinic

Marshfield Clinic

Mayo Clinic Health System

Regions Hospital

Program Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.

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$61K
Yearly Salary

Our recent Nursing graduates reported an average starting salary of $61,032.

 

99%
Employed

99% of our recent Nursing graduates got a job in the industry.

 

243
Regional Jobs

There are 243 job openings in the CVTC district for the Nursing industry.

Transfer

Credits to Other Institutions

Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.

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Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.

You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.

Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Nursing program.

Sample Courses

Complex Health Alterations 1
This course prepares the learner to expand knowledge from previous courses in caring for clients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematologic systems as well as clients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort.

Nursing Advanced Skills
Content includes advanced IV skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic EKG interpretation, and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion.

Complex Health Alterations 2
Students will expand knowledge and skills from previous courses in caring for clients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune, neuro-sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal/urinary, and the reproductive systems.

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Earn Credentials Along the Way

Career Pathways  What is a career pathway?

Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.

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It was a great experience and has set me up for success in my career as a nurse. Everyone was supportive and cared about my success; which made balancing work, school, and home life easier.

Nursing Graduate

Related Programs & Certificates

Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.

Degrees & Diplomas

Medical Assistant, Technical Diploma

Medical Coder, Technical Diploma

Nursing Assistant (CNA), Technical Diploma

Practical Nursing (LPN), Technical Diploma

Respiratory Therapy, Associate Degree

Continue Your Learning

CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.

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  Unsure of which program you'd like to go into? Learn more about our Career Assessment to help narrow down your options.

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Program Accreditation

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Chippewa Valley Technical College at the Health Education Center and River Falls Campus located in Eau Claire, WI and River Falls, WI is accredited by the:

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 
Atlanta, GA 30326 
www.acenursing.org 
Phone: (404) 975-5000 
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is continuing accreditation. 
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

Additional Admissions Resources

Admission Requirements

Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.

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Advanced Placement

This program has an advanced placement option. Eligibility for advanced placement requires students to meet additional requirements.

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Advising Tips

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