Registered Nursing Degree
Registered Nurse jobs expected to increase 22% by 2018!*
There’s nothing wrong with hard work. If you are accepted in our two-year Registered Nursing associate degree program, you will find out how rewarding a dynamic and exceptional program can be. The program is intense because we want you to be successful in your new career as an RN. The Registered Nurse position mixes practical training with hands-on nursing experience so that you graduate ready to be successful in your new career as an RN. If you are looking for a school to begin your nursing career, here are some great reasons to choose the Registered Nursing program at Carrington College:
- The program balances clinical exercises with formal instruction, giving you a rounded education in the nursing field
- Registered Nursing students are fully immersed into the medical field by a knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated faculty.
- Instructors create an educational experience that prepares students with real scenarios, situations and challenges that RNs encounter daily.
- Students learn about patients’ care plans and how to create or update them.
- RN students learn valuable communication skills for dealing with doctors, fellow nurses and staff members, and patients and their loved ones.
- Graduates are prepared for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Registered Nursing Program: Two years of hard work for very gratifying results.
One of the reasons Carrington College encourages you to select our Registered Nursing program is our dynamic staff. These instructors offer passion, insight and wisdom as they guide you through this rigorous 2-year program. You will be enmeshed in a combination of in-depth clinical exercises and informative classroom lectures. There is a tremendous focus on preparing students for the real challenges registered nurses regularly experience. Upon licensure, a graduate of our Registered Nursing program should be equipped with a combination of education, a wide scope of practice, and clinical training when compared to a licensed practical nurse. When students have completed the Registered Nursing degree program, they should have the skills and confidence to:
- Demonstrate their readiness to take the NCLEX-RN exam
- Use the nursing process to care for a variety of patients with unique needs
- Work in different types of clinical settings
- Utilize astute communication skills with patients, their families and loved ones, and other health care professionals
- Showcase keen critical thinking skills in managing data and information
- Treat patients and also be instrumental in their follow-up plans and rehabilitative processes
Registered Nursing: A Positive Prognosis
Registered nurses make up the largest sector of the health care field. Currently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that there are 2.6 million registered nurses (RNs) working in the U.S., 60% of them in hospitals.* Additionally, the BLS forecasts that employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 22% from 2008 to 2018, a much faster rate than the average for all occupations.* If you are searching for a registered nursing program, think about all these great reasons to stop right now and talk to a Carrington College Admissions Representative!
The Carrington College Registered Nursing program is available at our Westside, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, and Reno, NV, campuses, and culminates in an Associate of Science degree in Registered Nursing. Note that admission to, or graduation from, our Nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license or certificate to practice nursing. Licensure and certification requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing.
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Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
*U.S. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition