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
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
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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