Associate Degree in Nursing
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Program Overview
The Associate in Nursing program provides students with the foundational education and clinical experience needed to become registered nurses (RNs). The program focuses on key areas such as patient care, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nursing theory, and healthcare ethics, combined with extensive hands-on clinical training in various healthcare settings. Students learn to assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care. Graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and pursue careers as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. This program equips students with the critical thinking, clinical skills, and compassionate care necessary to excel in the nursing profession.
Contact Information
CATHY GRAHAM
Administrative Assistant for Division of Health Sciences
nursing@cacc.edu
Why get your Associates in Nursing at CACC?
Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for gathering information about patients using communication, physical assessment, and analytical skills; administering medications; performing invasive and non-invasive procedures; communicating with patients and their family members, peers, and other health care professionals in an effective manner; and teaching patients and their families to promote or restore health.
Top Careers
- Registered Nurse
- In-Person
Additional Details
Admissions
Classes are held only on the Alexander City and Childersburg campuses and are only admitted one time per year for the fall semester.