Program Overview
The Nursing Program will educate students in the art of caring and prepare them with evidence-based knowledge and clinical practicum to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination upon graduation. This fundamental level of nursing will help them to earn a career foundation in the health care field and provide opportunities to work in entry-level nursing positions.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Associate Degree of Nursing should be able to:
- Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards.
- Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision making.
- Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations.
- Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.
Accreditation
Effective March 18, 2022, the associate degree nursing program at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University located in Hayward, Wisconsin is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on March 18, 2024. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 3032 (404) 975-5000. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program on the ACEN’s website.
Licensure Disclosure
The Associate Degree Nursing (R.N.) program meets the licensure or certification requirements in the following states:
• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Guam
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming
The Associate Degree Nursing (R.N.) program does not meet the licensure or certification educational requirements in the following states:
• California
• District of Columbia
• Massachusetts
• Nevada
• New York
• Puerto Rico
Nursing Curriculum
General Education:
Major Courses:
All Major courses must be completed with a B or better.
Total Credit Hours: 75