Nursing - Associate Degree of Nursing
Reasons to consider a career as a registered nurse
- Positively impact the lives of patients and their families everyday.
- Have a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction in caring for others.
- Work in a dynamic profession with other members of the healthcare team.
- Chose different specialty areas and work in a variety of settings.
- Ample career advancement opportunities and pathways to further education.
- Work-life balance and flexible schedule opportunities are available.
Program Length
2 semesters
(After general education
requirements met)
Average starting wage
$28.32-33.20/hour
Growth Rate for RN Jobs in MN
12.4% (2018-2028)
AD Nursing Program Pre-Requisites
- Must possess a current LPN License in the State of MN
- Must have a Practical Nursing GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Must have American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR certification
- Must pass DHS Background Study
Students are admitted to Phase II (containing all nursing courses) of the AD program each fall. Students may begin Phase I (general education requirements) any time according to the college calendar.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn an associate degree of nursing, and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
| Calendar Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate as reported by the MN Board of Nursing -January 1-December 31. | 94.12% | 91.67% | 96.30% | 95.83% |
| Starting Cohort | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2023 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completion Rate Within 100% of Program Length (Phase II only) | 71.40% | 68.40% | 70.59%* | 81.58%* |
| Fiscal Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Related Job Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | Available Fall 2025 | Available Fall 2026 |
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The Alexandria Technical and Community College Associate Degree in Nursing Program holds continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.