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Dec 03, 2024
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NWCCD 2024-2025 Catalog
Nursing ADN
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The NWCCD Nursing Program is an intense, 2-year course of study. This program allows students to complete an Associate Degree in Nursing, gain RN licensure and employment, and transition seamlessly to the University of Wyoming for their senior year completion of a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum is part of the statewide nursing curriculum known as Revolutionizing Nursing Education in Wyoming (ReNEW). ReNEW is designed as a baccalaureate curriculum with an ADN benchmark, allowing students to sit for the NCLEX-RN (licensure exam) at the completion of the fourth semester.
Program Outcomes:
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Provide safe nursing care within the healthcare system.
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Incorporate prior knowledge, current research, and clinical experience in decision-making.
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Demonstrate leadership skills as part of an inter-professional team to promote desired outcomes.
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Use effective communication and advocacy to provide individualized care.
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Practice within the core values, principles, and standards of the nursing profession.
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Utilize the nursing process and a broad knowledge base to maximize health.
All courses for the Nursing ADN program must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
Required Course of Study:
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Program Prerequisites - 15 credits
Fall Semester - 16 credits
Spring Semester - 13 credits
Fall Semester - 12 credits
Spring Semester - 12 credits
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Northern Wyoming Community College District located in Sheridan, Wyoming and Gillette, Wyoming is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326.
Phone: 404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision (Spring 2019) made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the NWCCD Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
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