Nursing ADN
Reasons to consider becoming a registered nurse
- You can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families
- Every day will be different
- You will have valuable skills & knowledge to help your family and friends
- You can influence local and regional healthcare quality
- There are opportunities for career advancement
- You can specialize in an area that interests you
- Nursing offers great salary and benefits
Program Length
2 semesters
(After general education
requirements met)
Average starting wage
$32.16-36.25/hour
Growth Rate for RN Jobs in MN
11.8%
*The AD program is a Mobility program. An applicant must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to apply.
The AD program admits students each fall. Upon the completion of the program, students will earn an associate degree in nursing, and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
| Associate Degree Nursing (RN) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of First Time Success Rates for RN-NCLEX | 82.35% | 71.88% | 75.86% | 94.74% |
| Job Placement | 100% | 100% | 100% | Available July 2018 |
| Completion Rate within 150% of Program Length | 97% | 83% | Available July 2018 |
Available July 2018 |
The Alexandria Technical & Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by the NLN CNEA will be received.