ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by Great Bay Community College Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Overview

Tuition $7,200

Licensure pass rate (2026) 100%

Accreditor ACEN

Duration 2–3 years

An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What Great Bay Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
Health insurance

ATI TEAS total score 66% or higher, in person only after 2/1/2026, up to three attempts per 12 months; applications complete by February 1 for the fall class. High school algebra, biology and chemistry (or equivalent) with a C or better. Program is 68 credits over 4 semesters; NCLEX-RN pass rate 100% for 2026 as of 9/11/26; liability insurance also required.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.