Overview
Tuition $2,370
Licensure pass rate (2024) 95.21%
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.
Paths
Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.
LPN to RN Bridge
LPN ADNAdvance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.
- Time
- 18 months
- State
- All states
Antelope Valley Community College District
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CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)
CNA ADNTurn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.
- Time
- 2 years
- State
- All states
Snead State Community College
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