Associate of Applied Science

Registered nurses (RNs) are an integral part of a healthcare team. RNs typically administer medication, treatments and offer educational advice to patients. RNs often supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs). COTC graduates of the ADN program are prepared to function in beginning staff-level RN positions in a variety of healthcare facilities and are also prepared to continue their education if they choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

According to the Department of Labor, RNs are projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations. Thousands of job openings will result from the need to replace experienced nurses who leave the occupation, especially as the median age of the RN population continues to rise.

Application Period	Starting Semester	Campus Location
January 15-February 15	Summer	Newark
May 1-June 1	Autumn	Newark
September 1-October 1	Spring	Newark

Some benefits of the COTC program are:

The curriculum provides a balance of general education and nursing courses and has been developed to provide a strong foundation for academic progression in nursing.
Carefully planned clinical and skills-laboratory experiences are an integral component of all nursing programs at COTC, and encompass caring for persons in various age groups who need nursing care for a variety of reasons.
Affiliated healthcare facilities in central and east-central Ohio are utilized to provide clinical experiences for students.

License/Credentialing Eligibility

Graduates are awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Technology and are eligible to apply to take the licensing exam, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), to become registered nurses (RNs).

Continued Education Options

Most of the places you’ll work will offer courses that keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up to date!
If you want to go further, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the best choice. A BSN degree is the stepping stone to many opportunities and top positions.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), available at COTCor at partner colleges, will earn you more responsibilities and more opportunities.

Career Options

Nursing is a dynamic profession, one with multiple opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings. A RN may choose to work in long-term care and assisted-living facilities, industrial settings, medical offices, private homes, or acute care hospitals.

Salaries average between $54,000 and $88,000 depending on specialty and state of practice.

Demand for ADN jobs is expected to increase 15% by 2026.

Information retrieved from https://www.cotc.edu/associate-degree-nursing and https://nursing.jnj.com/nursing-degrees/associates.