Zero to Nursing Degree In 18 Months

Explore a Career in Registered Nursing (RN)

  • FAST – Earn your Associate’s Degree in as little as 18 months!
  • HANDS-ON – ECPI University’s hands-on learning environment empowers students to learn by doing, inspiring them to become immersed in the educational experience
  • CAREER-FOCUSED - ECPI University’s Curriculum is Focused Around Employer & Industry Needs

Earn Your Associate Degree in Nursing in as Little as 18 months!

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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

The in-depth nursing program at ECPI prepares students to provide quality patient care in a variety of health care settings. Our technology-based coursework applies the most current nursing trends, providing students with the education and credentials highly sought by health care providers.

Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing (ADN) in as little as 18 months. This program qualifies you to take the NCLEX-RN exam at a greatly reduced cost through the State Board of Nursing. Students who pass the NCLEX-RN will be licensed to practice as registered nurses.

ECPI University’s goal is to equip students with the most current knowledge and skills needed to meet the prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and restorative needs of the patient.

Program Concentrations

If the nursing profession is calling you, consider ECPI University’s College of Nursing. Through our year-round program, you can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing in as little as 18 months.

ECPI University’s College of Nursing's skills-based laboratory environment provides students with a realistic setting in which to learn both the art and science of nursing with a focus on the application of theory to clinical practice. Core areas of instruction include:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Acute Care
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Maternal/Newborn Nursing
Degree Outcomes

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is designed to provide the entry-level nurse with knowledge and experience which will enable the graduate to:

  • Function as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in selected healthcare settings individuals, families, and communities across the life span
  • Adhere to the standards of professional nursing practice within the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks
  • Provide holistic nursing care to promote, protect, and improve health
  • Provide culturally competent care to a multicultural society
  • Utilize various methods of communication to effectively interact within the healthcare system
  • Provide health education to promote and facilitate informed decision making, achieve positive outcomes, and support self-care activities
Possible Career Tracks

Nurses enjoy a variety of career options including charge nurse, floor nurse, and even some management positions in long-term care facilities. Upon completion of the Nursing Degree Program, graduates could possibly purse employment in multiple settings including:

  • Hospitals
  • Primary Care Clinics
  • Intermediate- and Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation
  • HMO/Insurance/Managed Care Facilities
  • Public Health
  • Home Healthcare
  • Schools
  • Private Practice
  • Research

WHY ECPI UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF NURSING?

At ECPI University's College of Nursing, our supportive faculty and staff are dedicated to your success from the moment you arrive on campus. Our tradition of hands-on, student-centered education is an effective way to build skills, and our flexible, accelerated programs are designed to accommodate your schedule. From student support services to employer partnerships, ECPI University is committed to our students’ success.

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* Effective December 9, 2019 the Associate Degree in Nursing program at ECPI University located in Richmond, Roanoke and Virginia Beach, Virginia are candidates for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires December 2021. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 http://www.acenursing.us/candidates/candidacy.asp

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