Program Code: AAS.20568
Delta College offers a special Associate Degree program track for currently Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with a minimum of 1-year full-time equivalent work experience, within the three years preceding admission to the program. The ADN program prepares you to function effectively as a member of the health care team. This program requires a strong commitment to critical thinking, team collaboration, leadership, and development of sound clinical knowledge and skills. As a graduate nurse, you will be qualified for employment in structured settings: for example, acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes, and clinics. Upon graduating from this Program, you are eligible to take the Registered Nurse licensure exam. This Delta College program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; ph: 404-975-5000 (http://acenursing.org) and approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
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