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Associate Degree Nurse (AAS.ADN)

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Become an asset to your local healthcare facility through the Associate Degree Nurse program! During your three year venture in the program, you will gain valuable laboratory skills and clinical experience. The Lake Land College Nursing program is among the top three in the state. Known for extremely high standards of excellence, our caring nursing faculty have been preparing students for success for more than 30 years.

Applicants must submit an application/intent to enroll to the college and a separate application to the program. Visit this link for the application and the application checklist. The Associate Degree in Nurse program is for those interested in becoming an RN or Registered Nurse. As an RN, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of medical settings: hospitals, surgery/outpatient clinics, long-term care, home health, public health departments, schools and physician offices.

Graduates make the same entry salary as a bachelor’s degree (BSN) graduate, and can take the licensing exam and work one year sooner than BSN counterparts. Many employers assist graduates in paying to continue their education.  Lake Land College has agreements with several universities to complete the BSN degree 100% online.

Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for the RN licensing exam (NCLEX-RN).

If you are interested in the Pre-nursing BSN transfer program, find more information on it here.

 

Meet the Faculty

Cassandra PorterCassandra Porter MSN,RN – Nursing Instructor, Director of Nursing Programs

Porter holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse. She has worked as an Instructor in the Lake Land Nursing Programs since 2006

 

ACEN Accreditation SeaAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
www.acenursing.org

 

An info graphic that reads "Lake Land Graduates Excel on national board exams. Dental hygiene 100%, +PN 92%, ADN 85%, Massage therapy 100%, Physical therapist assistant 94%, EMS 100%, Medical assistant 100%."An infographic that reads "Lake Land College Nursing Programs Ranked 3rd In the State. Source Nursing Explorer 2019."

Special Admission/Checklist

The Associate Degree Nurse is a Special Admission program that request interested students to plan ahead.

A required Nursing Admissions exam  is offered the first Friday of September, October, November and December.

Applicants must submit an intent to enroll to the college and a separate application to the program. Visit this link for the application and the application checklist.

All prerequisites must be completed prior to the application deadline.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply for the PN licensing exam (nCLEX-PN). LPN’s can bridge to the ADN program (requires a bridge course and one additional year of coursework).

Transfer Options

Accelerate your time to a BSN!

Lake Land has dual enrollment and completion agreements with Illinois universities to assist students in completing a BSN degree online while working as a registered nurse. A complete listing of the partnerships are available on the Transfer Guides page.

Additional Costs or Information

The Lake Land College Nursing program tuition and fees are among the most affordable in the state. Additional information can be found on the Financial Aid site.

In addition to tuition and fees, costs include text books and software products, uniforms, supplies, physical examination and immunizations, CPR certification, background check, drug screen, and transportation to clinical experiences.


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