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The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares students to successfully pass the National Licensing Examination and practice professional nursing in a variety of health related settings. Throughout the program, students participate in classroom instruction, laboratory procedures, and supervised clinical experiences. At the completion of the program, nursing students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to explain, apply and integrate the theoretical knowledge necessary in the provision of nursing care.
  • Demonstrate independent clinical decision making skills to provide safe, effective care for clients and families
  • Independently initiate and maintain communication and health teaching to meet the needs of clients and families.
  • Independently integrate caring interventions and client advocacy into nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate skills, including collaboration, as a leader or member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Independently initiates collaboration with members of the health care team, clients and families.
  • Demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviors that promote personal growth.
  • Demonstrate ethical-legal accountability consistent with the roles of the Associate Degree Nurse.
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    The GCC ADN program is an accredited ADN program as recognized by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas (BNE).

    National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
    61 Broadway
    New York, New York  10006
    800-669-1656 x153
    212-363-5555
    http://www.nlnac.org