{"id":2,"date":"2019-06-13T20:37:29","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T00:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/associate-nursing\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T19:05:59","slug":"associate-degree-nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/associate-nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate Degree Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> Interested in a rewarding career taking care of others? Get an Associate Degree in Nursing and have a career that&#8217;s always in demand. <\/div> <p>The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout their lifespan in various settings. The program provides high-quality education to individuals in the community seeking a career as a registered nurse and promotes the transition of the licensed practical nurse into the role of the registered nurse. Upon completion of the course of study and successfully passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), the student may enter employment as a registered nurse.<\/p>\n<p>We also offer an accelerated LPN to RN option. If you are an LPN active in your profession, please visit <a href=\"\/lpn-rn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the LPN to RN web page <\/a> providing details on admissions criteria and the curriculum.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-larger p-3 bg-light\">Nursing Program ranked number 1 in the state by <a href=\"https:\/\/nursingprocess.org\"> nursingprocess.org <\/a> <\/h2>\n<h4>Selective Admission Process<\/h4>\n<p>The TEAS test is a minimum requirement to apply for this program. Potential applicants are encouraged to <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/health-sciences-enrollment\/request-information\/\"> complete this form <\/a> if they are not sure whether they are meeting eligibility requirements or have questions about the test. Applicants should also be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/health-sciences-enrollment\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"> the FAQ page <\/a> for general questions about the test.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Minimum requirements are subject to change each academic year. Please refer to the information packet.<\/em><\/p> <div class=\"bg-light p-3 mb-3\"> <h3>Information Sessions<\/h3> <div class=\"ems-card-view\">  <div class=\"simcal-calendar simcal-default-calendar simcal-default-calendar-list simcal-default-calendar-light\" data-calendar-id=\"325\" data-timezone=\"America\/New_York\" data-offset=\"-14400\" data-week-start=\"0\" data-calendar-start=\"1782532800\" data-calendar-end=\"1787763600\" data-events-first=\"1784131200\" data-events-last=\"1787763600\">  <div class=\"simcal-calendar-list simcal-calendar-list-compact\">  <div class=\"simcal-events-list-container\" data-prev=\"1784131200\" data-next=\"1787763600\" data-heading-small=\"Jul - Aug 2026\" data-heading-large=\"July - August, 2026\">  <div class=\"simcal-weekday-3 simcal-past simcal-day simcal-day-has-events simcal-day-has-1-events simcal-events-calendar-325\" data-events-count=\"1\"> <ul class=\"simcal-events\">\n\t<li class=\"simcal-event simcal-events-calendar-325\" style=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Event\" data-start=\"1784131200\"> <div class=\"simcal-event-details\"> <h6><span class=\"simcal-event-title\" itemprop=\"name\">ADN Information Session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"simcal-event-start simcal-event-start-date\" data-event-start=\"1784131200\" data-event-format=\"F j, Y\" itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2026-07-15T12:00:00-04:00\">July 15, 2026<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"simcal-event-start simcal-event-start-time\" data-event-start=\"1784131200\" data-event-format=\"g:i a\" itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2026-07-15T12:00:00-04:00\">12:00 pm<\/span> - <span class=\"simcal-event-end simcal-event-end-time\" data-event-end=\"1784134800\" data-event-format=\"g:i a\" itemprop=\"endDate\" content=\"2026-07-15T13:00:00-04:00\">1:00 pm<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"simcal-event-address simcal-event-start-location\" itemprop=\"location\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Place\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"ADN Information Session\" \/><meta itemprop=\"address\" content=\"ADN Information Session\" \/><\/span><\/p> <div>  <div class=\"simcal-event-description\" itemprop=\"description\"> <p><b>Google Meet joining info<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Video call link:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/ccy-wuaz-hzi\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/meet.google.com\/ccy-wuaz-hzi <\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Or dial: \u202a(US) +1 352-608-0166 PIN: \u202a247 265 107#<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <div class=\"simcal-weekday-3 simcal-past simcal-day simcal-day-has-events simcal-day-has-1-events simcal-events-calendar-325\" data-events-count=\"1\"> <ul class=\"simcal-events\">\n\t<li class=\"simcal-event simcal-events-calendar-325\" style=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Event\" data-start=\"1787760000\"> <div class=\"simcal-event-details\"> <h6><span class=\"simcal-event-title\" itemprop=\"name\">ADN Information Session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"simcal-event-start simcal-event-start-date\" data-event-start=\"1787760000\" data-event-format=\"F j, Y\" itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2026-08-26T12:00:00-04:00\">August 26, 2026<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"simcal-event-start simcal-event-start-time\" data-event-start=\"1787760000\" data-event-format=\"g:i a\" itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2026-08-26T12:00:00-04:00\">12:00 pm<\/span> - <span class=\"simcal-event-end simcal-event-end-time\" data-event-end=\"1787763600\" data-event-format=\"g:i a\" itemprop=\"endDate\" content=\"2026-08-26T13:00:00-04:00\">1:00 pm<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"simcal-event-address simcal-event-start-location\" itemprop=\"location\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Place\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"ADN Information Session\" \/><meta itemprop=\"address\" content=\"ADN Information Session\" \/><\/span><\/p> <div>  <div class=\"simcal-event-description\" itemprop=\"description\"> <p><b>Google Meet joining info<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Video call link:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/dok-inqq-dbu\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/meet.google.com\/dok-inqq-dbu <\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Or dial: \u202a(US) +1 316-512-9192 PIN: \u202a965 218 041#<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"simcal-ajax-loader simcal-spinner-top\" style=\"display: none;\"> <i class=\"simcal-icon-spinner simcal-icon-spin\"><\/i> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <!--\n\n\n<h4>Quick information<\/h4>\n\n\n[cell fr bg-light mb-3]\n[cell2 col-md-4 p-3]<strong>Fall 2026<\/strong>\n<em>ADN Application Period<\/em>\n[\/cell2]\n[cell2 col-md-8 p-3]October 15, 2025 - January 29, 2026\n[\/cell2]\n[\/cell]\n\n[cell fr bg-light mb-3]\n[cell2 col-md-4 p-3]<strong>Information Sessions<\/strong>[\/cell2]\n[cell2 col-md-8 p-3]\n[table class=\"table\"]\n<strong>Wed<\/strong>|November 5, 2025| 12 to 1 p.m.| <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/gqu-hfem-qfe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Access the Virtual Info Session <\/a> <strong>Tue<\/strong>|December 9, 2025| 2 to 3 p.m.| <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/oxn-mbps-wdd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Access the Virtual Info Session <\/a> <strong>Wed<\/strong>|January 7, 2026| 2 to 3 p.m.| <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/tzs-ksym-vss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Access the Virtual Info Session <\/a> [\/table]\n[\/cell2][\/cell]\n\/\/--> <div class=\"p-2 py-4 mb-3\">  <div class=\"iwi-accordion\">  <div id=\"reco-sequences\" class=\"\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-container-sequences accordion-alt-heading\"> <a href=\"#\" id=\"container-sequences_control\" aria-controls=\"container-sequences\" class=\"iwi-control iwi-accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Recommended Course Sequence <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container-sequences\" class=\"rounded-lg shadow-sm iwi-target iwi-accordion-container\" aria-labelledby=\"container-sequences_control\" style=\"display: none;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">  <div id=\"cfcc-navigator\" class=\"bg-light p-4 rounded mb-5 border shadow-sm\"> <h4 class=\"mb-3 text-navy font-weight-bold\" id=\"cfcc-nav-title\"><\/h4> <div id=\"cfcc-selector-row\" class=\"row my-3\" >  <div class=\"col-md-6 mb-3\" id=\"dept-select-container\" style=\"display:none;\"> <label class=\"h6\">1. 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