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Associate Degree of Nursing Program (ADN)

Important

Applications for Fall 2010 will be available Winter Term of 2010.

 

(Nursing Program Applications are only available between

December and mid-February for each Fall admission)

 

For Nursing Program Information and ADN Application  -

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The ADN program meets the education requirements for individuals wishing to become Registered Nurses.

Registered nurses (RNs) make up the largest health care occupation in the United States, with over 2 million jobs.  They provide care, treatment, counseling, and health promotion education to ill or injured people. They also provide accident and disease prevention information to healthy people. Nursing demands a high level of integrity, ethical behavior, and emotional stability. Registered nurses monitor their patients' conditions, administer medications and treatments prescribed by the physician or nurse practitioner, and work with the physician and other members of the health care team. Nurses also direct and supervise nursing support personnel. In large hospitals, nurses typically work on medical or post-surgical units, or in a certain area such as surgery or intensive care. They may also work with special groups of patients including children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities.

Psychomotor skills, creative and critical thinking skills are required.

Please visit the following Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute website at http://www.oregonhwi.org/careers/occupations/nursing.shtml#rn.   You can read about Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants as well as watch videos about all three careers.

Is a Career in Healthcare Right for You?

 Do you enjoy health and science classes?
  Do you like working with technology and equipment?
  Do you like helping people?
  Do you work well in stressful situations?
  Do you speak and write well?
  Do you like working with computers?
  Do you take and following directions well?
  Do you like to learn about the human body and how it works?
  Do you like being part of a team?
  Do you take pride in doing a job well?
  Are you able to explain things easily to people?
  Can you delegate responsibilities to others?
  Do you enjoy solving mysteries and puzzles?
  Do you like doing something different every day?
Do you want to work in an environment that supports professional growth and development?

Academic Requirements:
Registered nurses must complete an accredited professional nursing program. After successful completion of a nursing program, students are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN exam through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
 

Salary Range: 

2008 average hourly RN wage Jackson/Josephine counties:  $31.48/hr

2008 average annual RN salary Jackson/Josephine counties:  $65,481
 

Employment Outlook:  Above average
Oregon Employment Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics (National)

The following link to the Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute Occupational Summary for Registered Nurses (29-1111)  indicates career projections and salary for the Jackson / Josephine region   You can read about Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants as well as watch videos about all three careers.
 

Helpful Links:
Is Nursing For You?
Tips on Being a Mom and a Nursing Student

Juggling Nursing School and Family
Discover Nursing
 

The RCC ADN Program is located on the Redwood Campus 
in Grants Pass.

Application Deadline for Fall 2010 Applicants is February 16, 2010.


Associate Degree Nursing Program
(541) 956-7308 Grants Pass
(541) 245-7500 x7308 Medford
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