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Nursing

Nursing - Associate Degree

Associate Degree - Two Years

Program/Certificate Code: 10-543-1

This program is offered in Eau Claire and River Falls and can be started in August or January. This program is eligible for Financial Aid.

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​Accreditation

The program is a member of and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; www.nlnac.org  

Careers

  • Ambulatory Care Nurse
  • Charge Nurse
  • Clinic Nurse
  • Home Health Care Nurse
  • Leadership RN
  • Occupational Health Nurse

Related Programs

Related Certificates

  • There are no related certificates
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Continuing Education

Enhance your education and meet your CEU requirements through our continuing education or customized training offerings.

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

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

Courses
  • Course Number
  • Course Title
  • Credits
  • Available Sections
Minimum Program Credits Required - 70
Admissions Requirements

Entrance Assessment

COMPASS Reading: 85 (required for admission)
COMPASS Writing: 60 (only used for course placement)
COMPASS Pre-Algebra: 45 (only used for course placement)
COMPASS Algebra: 35 (required for admission)

Nursing Process

This program has a unique admission process that is outlined in the document below.
Admission Requirements

Advanced Placement

This program has an advanced placement option - see the admissions document below for more information.

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International Students

See our International Students website for more information.

Estimated Costs

2012-2013 Tuition & Fees

View a breakdown of additional fees, on our Tuition & Fees page.

  • $116.90 per credit (resident)
  • $175.35 (out-of-state resident)

Estimated Term Costs

1st Term
$2,467
2nd Term
$2,231
3rd Term
$2,467
4th Term
$1,969

Books

The figure below is an estimate of what you will pay for books throughout the duration of your program if you purchase your books through the CVTC bookstore. For more details visit www.efollet.com

Estimated Book Fees: $2,301

Additional Fees

Additional fees vary by program and may include tool boxes, shop/lab coats, safety glasses, parts room deposit, shirts, etc.

$559

Total Program Cost

The figure below is an estimate based on current tuition and fee rates and is intended for planning purposes only.

$11,994