Nursing Associate Degree

This two-year Nursing Associate Degree is the first step to becoming a licensed registered nurse.

Why Choose Germanna

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the requirements leading to professional licensure in the state of Virginia. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, you will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination, leading to licensure as a registered nurse (RN).

Career Options in Nursing

Registered Nurses: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.

Salary Expectations

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What You'll Learn

• Patient-centered care
• Minimizing risk
• Nursing judgment
• The legal and ethical framework of the career
• How to manage client care

Introduces concepts of nursing practice.

Focuses on illness concepts and provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing labs.

Emphasizes clinical judgment, patient-centered care and collaboration.

Courses may vary from semester to semester. Please consult the college catalog for the most up-to-date information.

Ready to get started?

Review all of Germanna's Registered Nurse program requirements and get step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

We’re thinking differently at Germanna and shaping an entirely new approach to career-focused education. Our faculty has extensive teaching experience and can break down complex concepts as you gain more knowledge of the field.

Work experience can help you identify areas of opportunity for advancement. At Germanna, education and training are available for any stage of your career.

Technical training and career-based certificates can further develop the specific job skills you need to advance in your current job or change careers.

Our associate degrees can prepare you for entry-level careers, professional certifications, and successful transfer to a four-year school.

Transfer your Germanna credits to top Virginia four-year schools including UMW, VCU, and Hampton U through our guaranteed transfer agreements.