Program Overview

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

The gateway to saving, changing, and improving lives through the power of medicine and science as it pertains to the health of others.

Types

• Associate

Location

• On-Campus

Credits

• 44*

Cost

• $9,875

Overview

As a student of the Associate Degree in Nursing program, you’ll cover a comprehensive curriculum of fundamental nursing knowledge, from human anatomy, physiology and mental health to dosage calculation and how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN. At University of the Cumberlands, we developed our ADN program to help you start and succeed in your healthcare career in service to your communities and patients. In fact, if you choose to continue your nursing education beyond your associate degree, you have the option to earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing, all at Cumberlands.

By the Numbers

• Average Salary: $77,600
• Industry Growth: 6%
• Accredited: 100%
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16:1

Programs & Requirements

• General Education Requirements
• Associate in Nursing
• Admission to the ADN Program

General Education Requirements

The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. Cumberlands requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate’s degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor’s degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Our ADN program is designed to help you enter the field of nursing quickly and professionally as an RN (Registered Nurse). You can complete this program in as little as two years and graduate with a solid foundation of knowledge in healthcare, well prepared for entry-level nursing jobs. After finishing an ADN program, you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for licensure upon successful completion of the exam.

Course Requirements

• Required Nursing Courses (44 hours)
  • BIOL 243 - Introduction to Human Anatomy
  • BIOL 240 - Introductory Microbiology
  • BIOL 244 - Human Physiology
  • NURS 110 - Introduction to Nursing
  • NURS 112 - Fundamental Nursing I
  • NURS 120 - Fundamental Nursing II
  • NURS 122 - Fundamental Nursing Application II
  • NURS 130 - Mother-Baby Nursing
  • NURS 132 - Mother-Baby Nursing Application
  • NURS 240 - Fundamental Nursing III
  • NURS 242 - Fundamental Nursing Application III
  • NURS 250 - Mental Health Nursing
  • NURS 252 - Mental Health Nursing Application
  • NURS 280 - Fundamental Nursing IV
  • NURS 282 - Fundamental Nursing Application IV

Admission Requirements

• Acceptance for admission may be granted during the Fall or Spring semester with a new cohort being admitted at the beginning of each fall and spring term. Any previous transcripts must be evaluated before admission is final.
• Step 1: Get admitted to UC Undergraduate or be a currently enrolled UC Undergraduate student
• Step 2: Apply to the ADN (RN) program

Program Mission

The mission of the associate degree nursing program is to prepare program graduates to practice with the highest integrity while employing critical and creative thinking skills toward the care of persons from all backgrounds.

Nursing Careers & Outcomes

• Registered Nurse: $77,600
• Licensed Practical Nurse: $48,070
• Neonatal Nurse: $77,600
• Critical Care Nurse: $77,600
• Genetics Nurse: $77,600
• Cardiovascular Nurse: $77,600

Common Questions

• What is an associate degree in nursing?
• What is the ADN program’s philosophy?
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• Is an ADN the same as an RN?
• What is an ADN nurse?

Faculty Experts in Nursing

• Dr. Cailen Baker
• Grace (Libby) Campbell
• Dr. Yalanda Scalf

Nursing Program Accreditation

The Associate Degree nursing program at the Forcht School of Nursing at the University of the Cumberlands located in Williamsburg, KY is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).