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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Explore This Program
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
Next Start Date
August 25, 2025
Bloodborne Pathogens
Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens. Learn more.
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 1,385
Term 2
$ 2,621
Term 3
$ 2,270
Term 4
$ 2,789
Term 5
$ 3,426
Materials
$ 746
Books
$ 1,386
License, Certificate, or Credential
$ 1,149
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $15,772
Career Opportunities
Critical Care Nurse
CVICU RN
ER Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Graduate Employers
Allina Health
Aspirus
Black River Memorial Hospital
Health Partners
Lakeview Hospital
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Mayo Clinic Health System
Osceola Medical Center
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.
// Program Scorecard$64K Yearly Salary
Our recent Nursing graduates reported an average starting salary of $63,612.
98% Employed
98% of our recent Nursing graduates got a job in the industry.
352 Regional Jobs
There are 352 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.
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.
Technical Diplomas
Associate Degree
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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, 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.
// Explore Continuing Ed OpportunitiesUnsure of which program you'd like to go into? Learn more about our Career Assessment to help narrow down your options.
A Program You Can Trust
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:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
www.acenursing.org
Phone: (404) 975-5000
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.
// View Admission RequirementsAdvanced Placement
This program has an advanced placement option. Eligibility for advanced placement requires students to meet additional requirements.
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