Programs and Courses

Nursing-Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Associate Degree-Two Years
(offered in Eau Claire and River Falls)

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This program has August and January entry dates. Program Description Could you be a registered nurse? The profession needs people with highly developed personal strengths: • Effective communicator • Able to work in teams • Critical thinking skills • Teaching ability • Desire to help others • Commitment to health You'll start as a pre-program nursing student and petition for acceptance to the Nursing-Associate Degree program when you are most ready. The steps to apply to the program, as well as admission requirements, petitioning dates, and other relevant information, are listed below. Information is also available by contacting an Enrollment Assistant at 800-547-2882, Ext. 6505, or 715-833-6505. Admission Requirements Nursing Information Sessions Frequently Asked Questions Petition Application Wisconsin Criminal Background Check Packet When you successfully complete the first year of this program you will have met the academic requirements to take the practical nursing (LPN) licensure examination. Upon completion of the second year of the program the student has met the academic requirements to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. The best employment opportunities are for those who are willing to relocate. This is a demanding program, and nursing is a demanding profession. But a career in nursing also offers tremendous rewards - and could be the career you've been searching for. The program is a member of and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326; http://www.nlnac.org Program Admission Requirements • COMPASS pre-entry assessment with scores of at least 85 in reading and 30 in algebra or ACT with scores of at least 22 in reading and 22 in math • A COMPASS writing or ACT English score (for class placement and advisement purposes) • Attend a nursing information session • Follow the petitioning process; see www.cvtc.edu for details Helpful Academic Background • Strong mathematics and science background • Strong comprehension, reading, and communication skills • Strong social and behavioral sciences Messages This is a demanding program. To promote your own success, complete as many general education courses as possible before beginning the core classes. For free help in preparing for the COMPASS, contact any of CVTC's Academic Service Centers. For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200. For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200. For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200.