A High-Powered Approach to Becoming an RN
Maybe you've just earned your Practical Nursing diploma from Hondros College of Nursing and are excited to take the next step. Or perhaps you're a Licensed Practical Nurse ready to take your career further. Wherever you are in life, our Associate Degree in Nursing program shows you the way to a higher level of nursing responsibility and reward.
As you prepare to become an Registered Nurse, you'll be introduced to more advanced leadership and patient advocate concepts. And you'll learn by doing, not just discussing.
What You'll Learn
The skills to make your RN dreams a reality
This program awards an Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS. As an RN, you’ll be more closely involved in assessing patients, establishing care plans and assigning tasks to LPNs. And at Hondros College of Nursing, you’ll benefit from hands-on learning opportunities that will also help you hone your skills in performing diagnostic tests, overseeing medical regimens, serving as health educator, providing support for families and more.
Hard Skills
- Ability to use clinical judgement to make more complex patient care decisions
- Demonstration of leadership accountability, and task delegation and supervision
- Mastery of patient outcome monitoring and evaluation of care effectiveness
- In-depth understanding of current health care trends and world health issues
Soft Skills
- More advanced critical thinking for developing customized care plans
- Expanded patient advocate skills — displaying care, empathy and respect for individual rights
- Deeper knowledge of effective patient communication techniques
- Collaborative skills to work with other health care professionals more effectively
NCLEX-RN Exam
Once you complete our program, you will be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN® exam. We'll help you prep for the test to help you succeed.
Do You Have Prior College Credit or Medic Training?
Do you have college credit or military medic training and a dream of becoming a nurse? Our Direct Entry ADN Option gives you the opportunity to earn your Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), without prior nursing experience, in as few as 15 months if attending full time.
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My intention has always been to help people and now, more than ever, that need for help has increased. I am eager to dive in and contribute to this field.
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My intention has always been to help people and now, more than ever, that need for help has increased. I am eager to dive in and contribute to this field.
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My intention has always been to help people and now, more than ever, that need for help has increased. I am eager to dive in and contribute to this field.
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My intention has always been to help people and now, more than ever, that need for help has increased. I am eager to dive in and contribute to this field.
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Obtained BS degree in Human Resources Management and MS degree in Criminal Justice
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Wanted to pursue nursing because of the strong need for more nurses and desire to help
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Chose HCN because of great fit; flexible classes, location, and most importantly the Direct Entry Option
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Enrolled in the HCN ADN program at the Maumee campus
Courses
Term One
| Course Number | Course Name |
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| BIO 253 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
| NUR 200 | Critical Thinking for the Registered Nurse |
| NUR 205 | Transition to Associate Degree in Nursing |
Term Two
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIO 254 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
| NUR 212 | Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult I |
| MTH 203 | College Math and Dosage Calculation |
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