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  Post University

  Now you can earn an online degree from an accredited, traditional four-year university in as little as 18 months. Post University’s online degree programs – master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees and certificate programs – offer the same accredited curricula as their on-campus equivalents.

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  Vista College El Paso

  Vista College offers numerous programs in Business, Healthcare and Technology that will give you a much needed edge when looking for a new career or seeking to move up in your existing career. The focused instruction and hands-on training offered at Vista College prepares you for the day-to-day challenges you’ll face in an exciting career.

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  Olivet Nazarene University

  Olivet Nazarene University provides a liberal arts education with a distinctive Christian context. The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies is committed to extending that mission by providing high-quality academic programs that meet the needs of today’s adult learner. Whether you wish to complete a degree, advance a career or make a career change, Olivet can help further your journey.

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  Carrington College

  Carrington College®, a recognized leader in private education, opened in 1976 and currently provides practical, real-world education to more than 4,000 students annually. Carrington College® offers small classes with hands-on learning taught by experienced faculty.

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  Career Point College

  Imagine an exciting new career in the medical, business, legal or computer fields. Career Point College is a great place to learn all of the skills you will need to succeed in these industries and get the future you want! In as little as 8-11 months for a Diploma or 18 months for an Associate’s Degree, you can graduate and join the workforce. Whether it is because of our accelerated programs, hands-on training, personal attention, flexible schedules, on-site daycare, lifetime placement assistance or lifetime refresher training, you will see Career Point College is the right school for you!

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  Illinois School of Health Careers

  Illinois School of Health Careers mission is to provide quality educational and training opportunities to those individuals seeking the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the allied health or computer professions.

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  Summit College

  The Mission of Summit College is to provide adult learners the skills and technological knowledge necessary to achieve success in their chosen vocational field. We recognize that education is vital in developing opportunities for the student to become a productive part of society and is essential in promoting the individuals sense of worth, values, and high ethical standards. The College is committed to offering quality education that meets the needs of its students and assisting them in pursuing their educational goals.

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  Carrington College California

  Now you can earn your associate degree and can get started in the career field you’ve always dreamed of more conveniently than ever by attending the online Campus of Carrington College California. Considered a leader in education, Carrington College California has a long history of helping students succeed in real world careers.

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  Sumner College

  Since 1974, Sumner College has been preparing students in the Portland area for careers with unlimited professional growth, job security, and high income potential. At Sumner College you could be working in the Legal or Criminal Justice field in as little as 10 months! The career focused programs help you get into a new and rewarding career field in the quickest time possible. All classes are directly related to your chosen career field, and instructors are experienced professionals who know exactly what employers are looking for. Small class sizes offer individualized attention ensuring you get all the guidance you need.

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  Sanford-Brown College

  For over 140 years, Sanford-Brown College has provided career-oriented postsecondary educational programs. Our institution offers focused, innovative, quality short-term programs in the fields of business and healthcare. At Sanford-Brown, we have focused our study programs, which enable you the opportunity to develop your skills effectively to meet your specific career goals. Plus, our programs focus on the essential concepts and skills most employers look for in entry-level employees. Our goal is to provide you with the practical information and experience you need to get your foot in the door. The secret to our success is that we do not require students to take courses that are not directly supportive of their career goals.

Nursing Career Information

As a graduate from an associate’s degree nursing program, you will have the necessary knowledge and competencies to provide care to patients, evaluate treatments, and to complete paperwork in a well written manner. When you finish an accredited nursing degree program, you will be able to then be able to grow within the nursing industry.

Nurses are extremely in demand at the moment but you must be prepared to consistently continue your education by developing skills, attitudes and ethical considerations that accompany this rewarding, yet challenging career.

Normally, there are two programs that lead to the associate’s degree of applied science in Nursing. The program, called ADN, tends to last a little less than two years online. This will prepare you to be able to practice as an RN (registered nurse). The ADN program does provide an advanced track for students who are LVNs (Licensed Vocational Nurses) already. The nursing classes that are requisites within this track can be finished only eleven months after beginning.

The associate’s degree in nursing curriculum program focuses on the clinical part of nursing in addition to the science and laboratory skills necessary for the completion of the degree.

You, as a nursing student, will have the chance to have a practicum in many different clinical settings such as health care clinics, geriatric facilities, hospitals and community organizations. You will spend about four to six hours in a classroom and about fourteen to sixteen hours a week within a practical setting such as a nursing home.

When you are finished with the curriculum and an exam at the end of your studies, you will be able to obtain the associate’s degree in applied science in Nursing and you can apply to take the National Council Licensure examination.

The opportunities that you will receive within and ADN program will include practical work within acute, community and critical care. You will also have the opportunity to practice on patients from diverse areas and have the chance to work with a faculty who is experienced and has a strong background in clinical studies. Make sure that your online program has good support services so that you can connect with them in the event of any problem. If you graduate from an ADN program, you may choose to transfer some of those credits to a BA degree. This is always an advantageous choice because of the opportunities afforded to Bachelor’s degree graduates.