Associate Degree Nursing
About the Program
Quality classroom instruction, hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and practical clinical experience at area healthcare providers will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to become a registered nurse. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to be designated as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Special Admissions Requirements
- Due to the limited availability of slots in these programs, admission is competitive.
- OCtech seeks to identify students who can achieve at an appropriate level in the curriculum and diversity among its student population.
Please review carefully: ADN Admissions Overview
Health Information Program
To receive an application for this program, you must first complete a Health Information Program (HIP).
Note: Campus-based HIP sessions are temporarily suspended at this time due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please use the link below to take advantage of our online session to receive your application package.
Online HIP Session
Degrees Available
Special Requirements
This program requires the use of a laptop computer.
Students may purchase one from the OCtech Bookstore or provide their own device. A laptop may be purchased using financial aid or scholarship funds. Students are also encouraged to purchase a support package, extended warranties and/or accidental coverage for their device.
If you have your own laptop, it must
• have a USB port
• be capable of adding a second browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox
• be capable of downloading a free Office 365 license provided by OCtech
• be capable of playing and recording audio and video
Career Outlook
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FAQs & Additional Information
This program requires the use of a laptop computer.
Students may purchase one from the OCtech Bookstore or provide their own device. A laptop may be purchased using financial aid or scholarship funds. Students are also encouraged to purchase a support package, extended warranties and/or accidental coverage for their device.
If you have your own laptop, it must
• have a USB port
• be capable of adding a second browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox
• be capable of downloading a free Office 365 license provided by OCtech
• be capable of playing and recording audio and video
Quick Facts
Accreditation
The Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404.975.5000; www.acenursing.org.
Student Outcomes
| Graduation Rate | First Time RN Board Pass Rate | Program Completion Rate | Job Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 43.37% | 100% | 34.67% | 100% |
| 2016-17 | 52.36% | 100% | 38.82% | 100% |
| 2017-18 | 34.6% (still in process) | 100% | 28% | 100% |
To review accreditation status, please visit the OCtech Program Accreditation/Approval page.
Program Coordinator
Patricia Macaruso
macarusop@octech.edu
803.535.1351
Susan Chavis
chavissa@octech.edu
803.535.1294