ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Arkansas State University · Jonesboro, Arkansas

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ACEN Accreditation Accredited

$7,754/yr Tuition & fees $13,826/yr out-of-state

2–3 years Program length

$79,000 Median salary typical after licensure

Cohort Admissions competitive selection

About this program

AAS in Registered Nursing at the Searcy campus, a fast-track program for currently credentialed LPNs and paramedics (34 prerequisite credits plus 30 nursing core credits) leading to NCLEX-RN eligibility; a nursing entrance exam is required.

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.