Nursing
Associate Degree Program
The Associate in Applied Science nursing degree program provides multiple learning opportunities through a balance of general education courses, nursing courses, and supervised clinical practice. The nursing graduate is prepared to care for individuals and families in a variety of healthcare settings. The graduate will function as an integral member of the healthcare team and utilize evidence-based practice that is patient centered.
The graduate of the associate degree nursing program is academically eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The legal requirements for licensure in the State of Delaware are outlined in the Nursing Department Admissions Handbook. The associate degree nursing program provides a foundation for continuation of higher education through articulation with baccalaureate and master's degree nursing programs. The associate degree nursing program is offered at three Delaware Tech campuses: Newark (Stanton), Dover (Terry), and Georgetown (Owens). The program can be completed in five semesters. Advanced placement in the program is available for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who hold a current license and for nationally certified Paramedics.
Academically ready students can apply for admission to the associate degree nursing program following completion of its pre-requisite requirements. Full-time students following the five semester course sheet (rapid sequence admission process) can also apply. Admission for all applicants is competitive and completion of pre-requisites does not guarantee admission. Interested students should review the written information provided and meet with their program advisor to discuss program and application requirements and the competitive admission process. Transfer students must also follow the transfer policy of Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
The associate degree nursing program at each campus has full approval from the Delaware Board of Nursing and is nationally accredited through Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Information about the accreditation status of the Associate Degree program is available from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326; (404) 975-5000; .
Offered at the following location(s): Dover, Georgetown, Stanton
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions in:
- Acute care hospitals
- Long term care facilities
- Physician offices
- Private clinics
- Home healthcare
- Hospice
- Public health
- Correctional health systems
- School systems
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Integrate sound nursing judgment, incorporating theoretical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, and informatics to provide clinically competent nursing care for individuals, families, and communities.
- Integrate the diversity of the individual, family, and community to maintain caring relationships.
- Employ appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the healthcare team.
- Manage care for a group of patients using organization, collaboration, and delegation.
- Integrate civic professionalism, ethical, and legal standards into nursing practice.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| Concepts of Patient Care | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Composition I | 3 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Concepts I | 8 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| Principles of Safe Medication Administration | 2 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Concepts II | 4 | |
| Mental Health Concepts | 4 | |
| Human Development | 3 | |
| Composition II | 3 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Concepts III | 4 | |
| Maternal-Child Health Concepts | 4 | |
| Introductory Microbiology | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
Semester 5
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Concepts IV | 4 | |
| Community and Professional Concepts | 4 | |
| Sociology | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 65 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?
This is a program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!
Graduate Story | John Foxx
Jamey O'Shea
Department Chair and Instructional Director
terry-nursing@dtcc.edu
(302) 857-1300
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the Terry Campus located in Dover, Delaware is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Apply to the College
Step 2: Complete
Jennifer Hargreaves
Instructional Director
owens-nursing@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6646
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the Jack F. Owens Campus located in Georgetown, Delaware is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Apply to the College
Step 2: Complete
Pam McEvoy
Department Chair and
Instructional Director
stanton-nursing@dtcc.edu
(302) 454-3942
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the Stanton Campus located in Newark, Delaware is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Apply to the College
Step 2: Complete
This program is offered at the Dover, Georgetown and Stanton campuses.