Registered nurses (RNs) work directly with patients, physicians and healthcare professionals to provide care and monitor required treatments.
When you pursue your associate degree in nursing and work towards becoming a nurse, you get a hands-on, career-focused education that helps prepare you to treat patients in a variety of settings.
Find a reputable registered nurse program near you. Learn from experienced healthcare professionals at our Los Angeles or Ontario campuses as you hone your skills.
ACC's ADN program offers a convenient blend of online and in-person classes to accelerate your success.
Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Practice measuring and recording patients vital signs.
Provide safe and compassionate care during an individual’s most vulnerable time.
Administer medicine and treatments to patients.
Learn more about what's in store for you in the Associate Degree in Nursing associate of science degree program. For more on associate degree in nursing courses, visit the college catalog.
Course Number |
Title |
Clock Hours | Quarter Credits |
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ENGL100 | Written Communications I † | 40 | 4.0 |
MATH100 | College Mathematics I | 40 | 4.0 |
PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology † | 40 | 4.0 |
SOCY116 | Introduction to Sociology † | 40 | 4.0 |
SPCH117 | Oral Communication † | 40 | 4.0 |
HUM118 | Cultural Pluralism † | 40 | 4.0 |
Totals |
240 | 24.0 |
Course Number: ENGL100 |
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Title | Written Communications I † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: MATH100 |
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Title | College Mathematics I |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: PSYC100 |
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Title | Introduction to Psychology † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: SOCY116 |
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Title | Introduction to Sociology † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: SPCH117 |
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Title | Oral Communication † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: HUM118 |
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Title | Cultural Pluralism † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS |
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Clock Hours | 240 |
Quarter Credits | 24.0 |
Course Number |
Title |
Clock Hours | Clinical Hours | Quarter Credits | |
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NURS101 | Professional Communication & Role Transition Seminar † | 10 | 0 | 1.0 | |
This course develops essential communication skills and role expectations for nursing practice, focusing on effective interactions and interprofessional communication for safe client outcomes. Students will also learn to demonstrate accountability, modeling professional values and behaviors aligned with the state-speci?c Nurse Practice Act. | |||||
ANAT111 | Human Anatomy | 50 | 0 | 4.0 | |
Includes a logical analysis of body tissues, organs, and organ systems. Stresses the microscopic, developmental and gross anatomy of mammals, with special emphasis on human anatomy. Major topics include cell structure and function, tissues, organization of the human body, and all body systems. The laboratory work includes study of the developmental, microscopic, and gross anatomy of preserved specimens and models. | |||||
PHYS111 | Human Physiology | 50 | 0 | 4.0 | |
The course provides an in-depth introduction to the physiology of the human body and gives students an opportunity to study the functions and physiological mechanisms of several important organ systems from the molecular level to the body’s gross entirety. Organ systems are studied with respect to their interactions under normal and abnormal conditions. Major topics include cell function, tissues, organization of the human body, and physiology of all body systems. Laboratory experiences reinforce concepts studied in lecture and introduce students to clinical techniques. | |||||
NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
This course introduces the foundational principles of nursing, emphasizing the nursing process and its application in caring for clients across the lifespan. It focuses on the development of basic nursing skills, health promotion, disease prevention, and understand the principles of clinical judgment and critical thinking. | |||||
NURS112C | Fundamentals of Nursing, Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 | |
This course introduces foundational principles of nursing, emphasizing the nursing process in caring for clients across the lifespan. Students will practice basic nursing skills in clinical settings, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the application of clinical judgment and critical thinking. The course is designed to develop students' abilities to provide safe, client-centered care, helping them understand and apply key concepts. | |||||
MICR112 | General Microbiology | 50 | 0 | 4.0 | |
Representative examples of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and multicellular parasites are studied with special concentration given to microorganisms that are significant to human health. Aspects of classification, metabolism, genetics, control mechanisms, chemotherapy, and antibiotic/resistance are considered. Topics covered include principles of infectious disease transmission, immunology, biotechnology, bioterrorism, and environmental remediation. | |||||
NURS113 | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
This course aims to present the principles of nursing through the nursing process, emphasizing medical-surgical nursing for adults with acute and chronic health problems. It focuses on maintaining or restoring health while enhancing clinical judgment and critical thinking. | |||||
NURS113C | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 | |
This course introduces foundational principles of nursing, emphasizing the nursing process in caring for clients across the lifespan. Students will practice basic nursing skills in clinical settings, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the application of clinical judgment and critical thinking. The course is designed to develop students' abilities to provide safe, client-centered care, helping them understand and apply key concepts. | |||||
PHARM113 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
This course provides an in depth understanding of the different classifications of drugs, and their physiologic and chemical basis of operation within the human body. It also provides an understanding of the methods of delivery of drugs; proper administration of complex pharmacologic treatments; and the interactions different drugs may have with each other, foods, other therapies, and the environment. | |||||
NURS114 | Maternal/Child Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
This course integrates QSEN competencies to provide comprehensive nursing care for women during the childbearing period and their newborns. The pediatric nursing component emphasizes growth and development, addressing the medical-surgical needs of children with health deviations from acute to complex, while promoting the restoration of health and well-being. | |||||
NURS114C | Maternal/Child Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 | |
In this course, students will apply the nursing process, principles, and concepts, along with critical thinking and reasoning, to provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based care to maternal clients, in addition to maternal and pediatric clients with complex conditions. | |||||
NURS115 | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
This course aims to present the principles of nursing through the nursing process, emphasizing medical-surgical nursing for adults with complex acute health problems. It focuses on maintaining or restoring health while enhancing clinical judgment and critical thinking. | |||||
NURS115C | Intermediate Medical/Surgical, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 | |
In this course, students will utilize the nursing process, principles, and concepts, along with critical thinking and reasoning, to provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based therapeutic care to clients with common to complex medical-surgical conditions in an acute care setting with minimal assistance. | |||||
NURS116 | Behavioral Health Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
In this course, students will gain theoretical knowledge focused on the developmental stages of adult, geriatric and adolescent clients with complex psychosocial de?cits and mental health challenges. The course will focus on promoting mental wellness, managing acute and chronic episodes of mental health deviations, and supporting recovery in a variety of care settings. | |||||
NURS116C | Behavioral Health Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 | |
In this course, students will utilize the nursing process, principles, and concepts, along with critical thinking and clinical reasoning, to provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based therapeutic care to clients expriencing mental health deviations. | |||||
NURS117 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
This course focuses on preparing students with the competency to understand and articulate theepidemiological and pathophysiological principles needed to identify health deviations and prioritizehealthcare needs in clients with complex conditions. Students will incorporate QSEN competencies toidentify interprofessional and nursing management practices and address the teaching needs of clientswith multifactorial health deviations. | |||||
NURS117C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 | |
In this course the student will apply the nursing process and clinical judgment model to improve clinical judgment and reasoning, identifying health deviations, and prioritizing healthcare needs of clients. Utilizing a hands-on approach, this course prepares students to manage nursing care within the healthcare system. It integrates QSEN competencies to identify interprofessional and nursing management practices and addresses the educational needs of clients with multifactorial health deviations. | |||||
NURS118 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II/Leadership | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | |
This course explores the core concepts and principles of leadership and management in professional nursing. Students will engage with critical topics such as standards of practice, ethical considerations, leadership styles, effective delegation, teamwork, and conflict management. Emphasis is placed on strategies to enhance the professional nursing role and identity. Additionally, students will learn to critically evaluate nursing care within the broader healthcare system, preparing them for leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings. | |||||
NURS118C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 | |
The focus of this course will emphasize the application of leadership and management principles in professional nursing practice. Students will provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based care for adult clients with multiple health deviations in an acute care settings. Utilizing the nursing process and clinical judgement model, students will develop and re?ne their therapeutic care skills. The course also integrates leadership theory by involving students in collaborative experiences with registered nurses in a leadership role. This hands-on approach prepares students to assume leadership roles and effectively manage nursing care within the healthcare system. | |||||
NURS102 | Professional Communication & Role Transition Advanced Seminar | 20 | 0 | 2.0 | |
Integration into Nursing is a comprehensive course designed for students in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. This course synthesizes and integrates knowledge acquired throughout the nursing program to prepare students for professional practice. Students will participate in assessments corresponding to each completed course in the ADN program, identifying individual strengths and areas for growth. A comprehensive review will ensure mastery of required nursing content and achievement of program outcomes, providing a strong foundation for their role transitions. | |||||
Totals |
1340 | 840 | 75.0 |
Course Number: NURS101 |
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This course develops essential communication skills and role expectations for nursing practice, focusing on effective interactions and interprofessional communication for safe client outcomes. Students will also learn to demonstrate accountability, modeling professional values and behaviors aligned with the state-speci?c Nurse Practice Act. | |
Title | Professional Communication & Role Transition Seminar † |
Clock Hours | 10 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 1.0 |
Course Number: ANAT111 |
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Includes a logical analysis of body tissues, organs, and organ systems. Stresses the microscopic, developmental and gross anatomy of mammals, with special emphasis on human anatomy. Major topics include cell structure and function, tissues, organization of the human body, and all body systems. The laboratory work includes study of the developmental, microscopic, and gross anatomy of preserved specimens and models. | |
Title | Human Anatomy |
Clock Hours | 50 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: PHYS111 |
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The course provides an in-depth introduction to the physiology of the human body and gives students an opportunity to study the functions and physiological mechanisms of several important organ systems from the molecular level to the body’s gross entirety. Organ systems are studied with respect to their interactions under normal and abnormal conditions. Major topics include cell function, tissues, organization of the human body, and physiology of all body systems. Laboratory experiences reinforce concepts studied in lecture and introduce students to clinical techniques. | |
Title | Human Physiology |
Clock Hours | 50 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS112 |
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This course introduces the foundational principles of nursing, emphasizing the nursing process and its application in caring for clients across the lifespan. It focuses on the development of basic nursing skills, health promotion, disease prevention, and understand the principles of clinical judgment and critical thinking. | |
Title | Fundamentals of Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS112C |
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This course introduces foundational principles of nursing, emphasizing the nursing process in caring for clients across the lifespan. Students will practice basic nursing skills in clinical settings, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the application of clinical judgment and critical thinking. The course is designed to develop students' abilities to provide safe, client-centered care, helping them understand and apply key concepts. | |
Title | Fundamentals of Nursing, Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: MICR112 |
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Representative examples of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and multicellular parasites are studied with special concentration given to microorganisms that are significant to human health. Aspects of classification, metabolism, genetics, control mechanisms, chemotherapy, and antibiotic/resistance are considered. Topics covered include principles of infectious disease transmission, immunology, biotechnology, bioterrorism, and environmental remediation. | |
Title | General Microbiology |
Clock Hours | 50 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS113 |
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This course aims to present the principles of nursing through the nursing process, emphasizing medical-surgical nursing for adults with acute and chronic health problems. It focuses on maintaining or restoring health while enhancing clinical judgment and critical thinking. | |
Title | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS113C |
|
This course introduces foundational principles of nursing, emphasizing the nursing process in caring for clients across the lifespan. Students will practice basic nursing skills in clinical settings, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the application of clinical judgment and critical thinking. The course is designed to develop students' abilities to provide safe, client-centered care, helping them understand and apply key concepts. | |
Title | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: PHARM113 |
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This course provides an in depth understanding of the different classifications of drugs, and their physiologic and chemical basis of operation within the human body. It also provides an understanding of the methods of delivery of drugs; proper administration of complex pharmacologic treatments; and the interactions different drugs may have with each other, foods, other therapies, and the environment. | |
Title | Pharmacology for Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS114 |
|
This course integrates QSEN competencies to provide comprehensive nursing care for women during the childbearing period and their newborns. The pediatric nursing component emphasizes growth and development, addressing the medical-surgical needs of children with health deviations from acute to complex, while promoting the restoration of health and well-being. | |
Title | Maternal/Child Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS114C |
|
In this course, students will apply the nursing process, principles, and concepts, along with critical thinking and reasoning, to provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based care to maternal clients, in addition to maternal and pediatric clients with complex conditions. | |
Title | Maternal/Child Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS115 |
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This course aims to present the principles of nursing through the nursing process, emphasizing medical-surgical nursing for adults with complex acute health problems. It focuses on maintaining or restoring health while enhancing clinical judgment and critical thinking. | |
Title | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS115C |
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In this course, students will utilize the nursing process, principles, and concepts, along with critical thinking and reasoning, to provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based therapeutic care to clients with common to complex medical-surgical conditions in an acute care setting with minimal assistance. | |
Title | Intermediate Medical/Surgical, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS116 |
|
In this course, students will gain theoretical knowledge focused on the developmental stages of adult, geriatric and adolescent clients with complex psychosocial de?cits and mental health challenges. The course will focus on promoting mental wellness, managing acute and chronic episodes of mental health deviations, and supporting recovery in a variety of care settings. | |
Title | Behavioral Health Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS116C |
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In this course, students will utilize the nursing process, principles, and concepts, along with critical thinking and clinical reasoning, to provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based therapeutic care to clients expriencing mental health deviations. | |
Title | Behavioral Health Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS117 |
|
This course focuses on preparing students with the competency to understand and articulate theepidemiological and pathophysiological principles needed to identify health deviations and prioritizehealthcare needs in clients with complex conditions. Students will incorporate QSEN competencies toidentify interprofessional and nursing management practices and address the teaching needs of clientswith multifactorial health deviations. | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS117C |
|
In this course the student will apply the nursing process and clinical judgment model to improve clinical judgment and reasoning, identifying health deviations, and prioritizing healthcare needs of clients. Utilizing a hands-on approach, this course prepares students to manage nursing care within the healthcare system. It integrates QSEN competencies to identify interprofessional and nursing management practices and addresses the educational needs of clients with multifactorial health deviations. | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS118 |
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This course explores the core concepts and principles of leadership and management in professional nursing. Students will engage with critical topics such as standards of practice, ethical considerations, leadership styles, effective delegation, teamwork, and conflict management. Emphasis is placed on strategies to enhance the professional nursing role and identity. Additionally, students will learn to critically evaluate nursing care within the broader healthcare system, preparing them for leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings. | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II/Leadership |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS118C |
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The focus of this course will emphasize the application of leadership and management principles in professional nursing practice. Students will provide safe, client-centered, evidence-based care for adult clients with multiple health deviations in an acute care settings. Utilizing the nursing process and clinical judgement model, students will develop and re?ne their therapeutic care skills. The course also integrates leadership theory by involving students in collaborative experiences with registered nurses in a leadership role. This hands-on approach prepares students to assume leadership roles and effectively manage nursing care within the healthcare system. | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS102 |
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Integration into Nursing is a comprehensive course designed for students in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. This course synthesizes and integrates knowledge acquired throughout the nursing program to prepare students for professional practice. Students will participate in assessments corresponding to each completed course in the ADN program, identifying individual strengths and areas for growth. A comprehensive review will ensure mastery of required nursing content and achievement of program outcomes, providing a strong foundation for their role transitions. | |
Title | Professional Communication & Role Transition Advanced Seminar |
Clock Hours | 20 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 2.0 |
TOTALS |
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Clock Hours | 1340 |
Clinical Hours | 840 |
Quarter Credits | 75.0 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 99.0
ACC’s ADN program is designed to provide a comprehensive nursing education that combines foundational knowledge with hands-on clinical experience. Over the course of the program, you will learn the essential skills needed to become a registered nurse.
ACC helps prepare graduates to take the NCLEX-RN with confidence to attain their RN licensure. With dedicated faculty guidance, hands-on training, and a curriculum aligned with the exam's content, our ADN program sets you on a path to success.
Registered nurses are integral to a thriving healthcare ecosystem. RN responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Find a registered nurse school near you. The Associate Degree in Nursing program is available at our Los Angeles and Ontario campuses.
Looking for more information about what ACC's Associate Degree in Nursing training program has to offer? Our brochure has important details about the program including:
Download the brochure to explore everything that ACC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program has to offer and take the next step toward your future in healthcare.
Often called the backbone of the healthcare industry, registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, playing an essential role in their treatment and recovery. Students in ACC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program will be trained to do the following:
If you have a passion for helping others in their time of need, nursing might be right for you. Here are some of the top skills and attributes that make for a great registered nurse:
Service orientation – A great nurse has a passion for helping patients and for providing the best care possible.
Communication – Nurses must be able to communicate accurately with patients, doctors and fellow nurses.
Critical thinking – Nurses use critical thinking skills to make decisions on the job and find solutions.
Time management – Time management helps nurses balance their different tasks and provide timely care when needed by their patients.
Customer and personal service – Nurses provide more than just physical care. They provide emotional support for their patients. Good customer and personal service skills can help them provide better patient-centered care.
Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including:
Graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program may pursue a variety of nursing positions. Here are some additional examples:
Addiction nurses care for patients who need help to overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, tobacco and other substances.
Cardiovascular nurses care for patients with heart disease and people who have had heart surgery.
Critical care nurses work in intensive care units in hospitals, providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses and injuries that need very close monitoring and treatment.
Genetics nurses provide screening, counseling and treatment of patients with genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis.
Neonatology nurses take care of newborn babies.
Nephrology nurses care for patients who have kidney-related health issues stemming from diabetes, high blood pressure, substance abuse or other causes.
Rehabilitation nurses care for patients with temporary or permanent disabilities.
This is a 20-month associate degree program. The ADN program is composed of eight 10-week quarters.
Upon completion of the program, you can apply to the state to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Once you have passed the NCLEX-RN exam, you will receive your RN from the state.
No pre-requisite classes are required. All general education and core nursing classes are included in the program.
No, the ADN program is currently only offered as a full-time program.
A high school diploma or completion of a High School Equivalency program is required to apply.
All applicants are required to take the HESI exam, which consists of three sections: Math, Reading Comprehension and Science. A score of 75% or higher is required for admission. If the applicant does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt on the HESI exam, they must wait three months from the date of the last attempt to take the HESI a third time and would be applying for admission to the next cohort.
Information regarding how to obtain this clearance will be given to the applicant during the admissions interview. Health screening examinations, pathology tests (if applicable), drug testing, and/or immunizations for the associate degree programs are conducted on campus prior to clinical assignments. A background check is done after enrollment. Though a prior background will not prevent you from starting the program, depending on the offense, it could prevent placement at a clinical site and present difficulty obtaining your license.
No, this is not a completion or bridge program.
ACC has a transfer policy to review transcripts to assess if credits will be transferred. We cover this in more detail in our info sessions. You may schedule an info session to learn more and speak with an admissions advisor.
View the ADN program start date calendar to learn more.
*Each class has a set number of seats available and it is possible that classes can be filled in advance of a start date. You may schedule an info session here to learn more and speak with an admissions advisor.
Not entirely. Some of the courses are offered in a blended format combining online classwork with in-person labs.
The nursing program is divided into eight 10-week quarters and is in a blended format with each course sharing a percentage of instruction online and a percentage of instruction face-to-face. Graduates of this college program may pursue entry-level positions as registered nurses in a variety of health care settings. In addition to general education courses, core courses in American Career College's Associate Degree in Nursing program include:
Human Anatomy* – Provides an in-depth introduction to the physiology of the human body. Provides students an opportunity to study the functions and physiological mechanisms of several important organ systems from the molecular level to the body’s gross entirety. Organ systems are studied with respect to their interactions under normal and abnormal conditions. Major topics include cell function, tissues, organization of the human body and physiology of all body systems.
General Microbiology* – Representative examples of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and multicellular parasites are studied, with special concentration given to microorganisms that are significant to human health. Aspects of classification, metabolism, genetics, control mechanisms, chemotherapy and antibiotic/resistance are considered. Topics covered include principles of infectious disease transmission, immunology, biotechnology, bioterrorism and environmental remediation.
Fundamentals of Nursing* – The purpose of this course is to understand the practical science of nursing as it applies to caring for patients through the continuum from illness to wellness using Dorothea Orem’s Theory of Self-Care and the three important nursing systems: wholly compensatory, partial compensatory and supportive-educative. The Nursing Process, legal and ethical considerations, patient rights/privacy, growth and development as related to the patient’s therapeutic self-care demands are introduced. This course also provides basic patient care skills and focuses on the essential principles and practices of safe, effective care in the multifaceted and multicultural nursing field.
Introduction to Psychology* – Introduction to scientific study of behavior, lifespan development, learning & cognition, personality, social interaction, psychotherapy and other selected topics.
Introduction to Sociology* – This course questions basic sociological concepts, such as socialization and culture; social organizations; stability and change in societies; cooperation and conflict among human groups; and religious, political, economic, technical and scientific institutions. Sociological concepts and issues such as culture and subculture; development of the self; gender and age roles; social class and caste; groups, communities, collectives and organizations; deviance; racism; human institutions: family, religion, education, government, economics and population change in society are discussed.
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing* – The purpose of this course is to present the principles of nursing care utilizing the nursing process and concepts of Orem’s Theory of Self-Care. The focus will include assessment, identifying the client’s universal self-care requisites: air, water, food, elimination, activity, social interaction, safety and normalcy in the adult and geriatric patient. The three models of nursing systems recognized by Orem’s Nursing System Theory will be addressed: wholly compensatory, partial compensatory and supportive-educative. Students will gain theoretical knowledge using the nursing process for patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care of adult and geriatric patients with critical health deviations related to sensory (neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, CVA, brain tumors and cranial surgeries) and cardiorespiratory disorders (acid-base balance, ARDS, COPD, VAP, pulmonary hypertension, tension, hemo, and pneumothorax, pulmonary edema, chest trauma, thoracic surgical, dysrhythmias, AMI, ACS, CHF, valve disease and aneurysms), maintenance of central venous catheters and blood transfusions. Content threaded throughout the course includes cultural diversity, nutrition, pharmacology, patient advocacy, and physical/behavioral/social aspects of human development.
Other core courses in the school's program include:
College Mathematics I*
Professional Communication & Role Transition Seminar
Human Physiology*
Fundamentals of Nursing, Clinical
For a complete description of coursework in these modules, please refer to the ACC Catalog.
Our admissions advisors and financial aid advisors are here to support you. They can help you figure out the ADN school cost and help you explore financial aid options.
To learn more about ACC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program cost, access our tuition info.
Yes, financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify. We have financial aid advisors that can provide you with information regarding financial aid options ranging from government-backed loans, private loans, scholarships, support for members of active-duty military, and employer reimbursement. All financial aid options are subject to student eligibility. You would need to apply to determine what you qualify for.
You can call (877) 832-0790 or click here to schedule a virtual info session to learn more about the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
Yes! ACC's ADN program includes over 800 hours of clinicals, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills they acquired learning hands-on throughout the training program.
Our ADN Program is a full-time commitment that covers all the knowledge to prepare you for the NCLEX RN. We give you the skills and confidence to start your new career at the top of your game.
"What we do makes a difference. Nurses are needed in the healthcare field, and there are a lot of options in this career path."
- Roy B. ’21
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