ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by William Rainey Harper College Palatine, Illinois

Overview

Tuition $9,990

Licensure pass rate (2025) 93%

Duration 24 months

Accreditor ACEN

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 William Rainey Harper College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Immunizations

Fall 2027 traditional (2-year) and part-time (3-year) RN tracks accept applications October 1, 2026 through March 15, 2027; the spring 2027 LPN bridge window (August 15 to November 15, 2026) is open only to Harper PNC graduates. TEAS entrance exam, health requirements, functional-abilities review, and a virtual information session with attestation form are required.

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

Paths

Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.

LPN to RN Bridge

LPN ADN

Advance 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 ADN

Turn 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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