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The Associate of Science in Nursing program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, the Nebraska Board of Nursing, and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing - Iowa and Nebraska
An aging population combined with a growing number of patients with access to health insurance is expected to create demand for more skilled nurses. Between 2016 and 2026, employment of registered nurses is expected to increase by 15%—much faster than the average of all occupations.*
Associate's Degree in Nursing Program Highlights
- The degree program includes instruction in the classroom and online, as well as laboratory and clinical settings.
- Classroom and online activities include videos, tests and quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards.
- Laboratory requirements are fulfilled on-campus, where facilities are equipped with the medical tools typically used in the field and simulators for clinical scenarios.
- Real-world clinical experiences are incorporated throughout the program at various locations in your local area.†
Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information about hours needed to complete the clinical practicum requirement.
Continue Your Education Online
If you successfully complete the associate's in nursing degree program and pass the NCLEX-RN® exam, you are eligible to enter the online RN-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program.
Higher Education at the Highest Standards
Purdue University Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and committed to the highest standards. Our specific programs hold additional industry-relevant approvals and accreditations.
What are the Career Opportunities?
At Purdue Global, our Associate of Science in Nursing is designed to help you develop the knowledge, clinical skills, and work habits to direct and manage patient care, communicate with patients and caregivers, and participate as a member of a health care team in the nursing profession.‡
To become a registered nurse, graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN®) governed by the state Board of Nursing.§
Graduates of our program who pass the NCLEX-RN® could pursue entry-level roles in the following fields:‡
- Geriatric nursing
- Maternal infant nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Medical surgical nursing
How Do I Get Started?
Purdue Global offers multiple start dates, giving you greater flexibility with your education, life, and work schedules.
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Apr Online and Campus Start Date
April 18, 201805
Jul Online and Campus Start Date
July 05, 201819
Sep Online and Campus Start Date
September 19, 201805
Dec Online and Campus Start Date
December 05, 2018What Courses Will I Take?
This prelicensure nursing education program offers a dynamic curriculum designed to organize and integrate content, skills, and procedures, increase your knowledge and competence, and provide the foundation for progressively higher levels of nursing practice. Courses include:
- Pharmacology for Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Maternal Infant Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Leadership and Trends in Nursing
Can I Afford This?
Here are some of the ways we can help lower the cost of your tuition and help you graduate sooner.
Tuition and Fees
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Desired Track Only one track is available for this program.
Enrollment Location: Iowa, Nebraska Only.
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Iowa, Nebraska
$371.00 cost per credit
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Tuition does not include University fees and associated program fees. View tuition and fee information or contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.
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Access gainful employment information, including program length, tuition costs, financing options, and success rates.#
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NOTES AND CONDITIONS
*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, on the Internet www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
†Students are required to complete their clinical practice experience in Linn, Johnson, or Benton Counties for the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, campus; Polk, Story, Dallas, or Warren Counties for the Des Moines, Iowa campus; Black Hawk or Bremer Counties for the Cedar Falls, Iowa campus; and Lancaster County for the Lincoln, Nebraska campus.
‡Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Graduates must meet state licensing and certification requirements and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to become a registered nurse or the NCLEX-PN to become a licensed practical nurse. Check with your state agency for more information. NCLEX is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
§This program is designed, among other things, to help eligible students prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) exam sponsored by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. However, the University cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take any exam or become certified or registered. A student's eligibility may depend on work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or University itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.
#Purdue University acquired Kaplan University in March 2018 and created Purdue University Global, which is following the same curriculum format and instructional delivery methods as developed and used by Kaplan University. These disclosures are based on Kaplan University data reported prior to the acquisition.