FAQs

What is Associate Degree  in Nursing?

Associate Degree in Nursing is an entry-level tertiary nursing degree that focuses more on technical and clinical skills. Students who have completed this program and awarded an Associate Degree in Nursing are eligible to sit for the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse. This course prepares nurses for staff positions in different health care settings and facilities.

In what settings do ADN practice?

Nurses who have completed the ADN program can practice in different health care facilities such as Private and Government Hospitals, Community Clinics, Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities.

What is BSN Ladderize Program?

Registered Nurses with an ADN degree can fulfill the requirement for acceptance and completion of a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

What are the advantages of taking the BSN ladderize program?

BSN have more opportunities to higher positions in nursing and is prepared to enter an advanced degree program such as Masters of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN/FNP).

What is Advance Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse Practitioners (NP) are primary care providers. NP practice blends some aspects of medicine with Nursing perspectives. NP’s focus on health promotion and disease prevention, diagnosis and management, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, and patient and family counseling regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors.

In what settings do NP’s practice?

NP’s do practice in:
Private practice
Community clinics, Hospice care
Hospitals: In patient settings and emergency rooms
School-based clinics
Correctional Facilities
Nursing home/long-term care facilities/hospitals
Health maintenance organizations
Armed Forces and Veteran’s Administration Facilities
Urgent care centers