Nursing (ADN)
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Degree Type
Associate of Applied Science
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College
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Contact
Advising Contact:
Phone: 479-788-7856
UAFS’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing, often called an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), provides an affordable and direct pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse.
This two-year, on-campus program blends classroom learning, modern simulation labs, and clinical experience across the River Valley to prepare you for RN licensure and a rewarding career in patient care.
Why Choose the ADN at UAFS
The School of Nursing at UAFS is recognized for producing skilled, compassionate, and workforce-ready nurses. Developed in partnership with regional healthcare providers, the program gives you access to hands-on training, advanced facilities, and strong community support.
What sets this program apart:
- Clinical rotations with healthcare partners throughout the River Valley
- State-of-the-art simulation labs for safe, practical skill-building
- A focused two-year (four-semester) degree plan
- Supportive faculty and personalized advising
- Affordability
Upon successful completion of the ADN program, you'll be fully prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam. UAFS is among the best in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP at preparing students to for NCLEX-RN exam success. (View UAFS's NCLEX-RN pass rate.)
Learn more about UAFS's ADN program by visiting our ADN FAQ page.
What Does a Registered Nurse Do?
As a Registered Nurse (RN), your career options are as diverse as your passion for helping others. From providing direct patient care to influencing healthcare policies, the role of the RN is dynamic and impactful.
The opportunities are also plentiful and include flexible schedules, per diem shifts, shift differentials, and more. In 2024, the annual median wage for RN's in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, , was roughly $77,000.
An AAS degree in nursing is also a pathway toward earning your BSN or advanced nursing degree.
Related Pathway
LPN to ADN
Students who have an active, unencumbered LPN license to practice in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, and
who meet UAFS admission and School of Nursing requirements are eligible to enroll through the LPN to ADN pathway in order to earn their AAS
in nursing.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the program, students must, in accordance with
the complete a criminal background check and meet the following criteria.
Admission Criteria:
- University Admission Requirements
- Complete the university's admission requirements, including the submission of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- Academic Performance
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for all college work (including transfer work and excluding developmental courses) and be in good academic standing.
- You may not have more than two (2) attempts on math or science classes.
- ATI TEAS Exam
- Score a minimum of 60% on the TEAS exam.
- LPN-ADN Track
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) must provide proof of an active, unencumbered LPN license to practice in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP to be eligible for the LPN-ADN track.
View ADN Admission Criteria PDF
Program Learning Outcomes
- Incorporate knowledge of the nursing process in application of providing culturally sensitive, holistic, and compassionate care for clients across the lifespan.
- Implement moral, ethical, and legal concepts in caring for the clients.
- Integrate health promotion, prevention, and restoration in the nursing care of clients across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in a professional manner.
- Use effective communication as an essential nursing skill.