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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE


Graduates of these programs are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and become licensed by their board of nursing.

 

We offer day and evening options for the program. The day option begins every Fall semester, and students can complete their degree within 5 semesters. The evening option enables students to complete their degree in 7 semesters. The evening option begins once every 2.5 years (the next start date is Jan 2027).

Upon graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN, students are eligible to work in hospitals, physician offices, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare services, health departments, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, outpatient clinics, and schools.

 

A typical week in nursing school (just NUR courses):

  • 2 lecture days (3-4 hours each day)
  • 1 clinical day (12 hours)
  • 1 lab day (6 hours) during the first semester only

Nursing Program Estimated Costs and Fees

Student Activity Fee

$35.00

Curriculum Instructional Technology Fee

$27.00

College Access, Parking & Security (CAPS) Fee

$18.00

Student Accident Insurance

$1.00

Allied Health Programs Malpractice Insurance

$16.00/term

Uniforms and personal nursing equipment 

(stethoscope, scissors, penlight)

$200.00

Course Fees

$405.00

Online achievement testing (ATI)

$1270.00

Vaccinations and required physical

$300.00

Nursing Skills Lab Workbook

$10.00

American Heart Association BLS

$35.00

Criminal background check and drug screen

$80.00

NCLEX Exam and NC Board of Nursing licensure

$138.00

*Does not include the cost of tuition. Tuition will vary from semester to semester depending on the number of credit hours taken. 

Tuition Costs for Alamance Community College

 

Ready to Apply?

  1. Complete your application to Alamance Community College (including your NC Residency Certification and official transcripts) 
  2. View the online Nursing Information presentation and complete the quiz
  3. Complete the ATI TEAS exam (within 24 months of the application deadline)
  4. Complete the Selective Admissions application
Documents you might need for the online application:
  • Verification of active status on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry (click here)
  • Verification of active LPN or LVN license to practice in NC or a compact state
  • Screenshot or copy of the email confirming your responses for the quiz
  • Official ATI TEAS exam score
  • Verification of certifications eligible for additional points: EMT, CNA II, CMA, RMA, Veteran with military medical training (i.e., Combat Medic, Corpsmen), Paramedic, LPN/LVN

 

Applications Due January 31, 2025

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

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