Nursing Associate Degree Program
Nursing Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-543-1
- Two-year Associate Degree program
- Nursing Program Cluster
- Center for Health and Safety Education
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Reedsburg
- Truax, Madison
- Watertown
- For information call: (608) 246-6065 or (800) 322-6282, ext. 6065
About the Program
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This program is approved by the Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and licensed by the Board of Nursing, this program prepares practitioners to function with judgment and technical competence while providing nursing care to patients of all ages. Upon completion, students are eligible to write the national exam for licensure as a registered nurse. Emphasis is on critical thinking, self-direction and independence. Helpful aptitudes and interests include respect for uniqueness of individuals; a willingness to follow procedures carefully, under-standing that errors may have serious consequences; and an ability to work and communicate with others, to be precise and exact work under pressure, and react quickly in an emergency.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.
Graduation Requirements
To succeed in the program, a student must receive a grade of C or higher in nursing and other required courses. A student must have a minimum of a C to pass a nursing course. Students who fail a nursing course or withdraw while the course is in progress may re-enroll in that course only once. Students who fail a nursing course or withdraw from the nursing program (i.e., withdraw from one or all nursing courses) may request to re-enter the program. A student may re-enter the program twice
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
View detailed program admissions requirements. The checklist information sheet will assist you with required credentials for admissions into the program.
Program Requirements
- Completion of a nursing assistant course prior to starting nursing courses;
- Medical Physical History Form (PDF) within three months prior to beginning the first nursing course and completion of all required immunizations;
- Physical and mental abilities essential to successfully complete the program are referred to as Essential Functions. A copy of these functions are available from the division office;
- Caregiver Background Checks (CBC). See the MATC Website for Health, Human and Protective Services Policy; and
- Current “Health Care Professional” CPR certification
Career Potential
- Registered Nurse (RN)
After passing the State Board Exam (NCLEX), graduates may work as registered nurses in a variety of healthcare settings including clinics, hospitals, extended-care facilities, doctor's offices, home health agencies and selected industrial and business settings.
With additional education, graduates may:
- Attain a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Degree
- Attain a Master of Science in Nursing Degree
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