Professional Nursing Program, ADN

Program Licensure

“Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 5829.”

License # NPRN704156

Nursing Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

NEU ID #: NEU4603

School of Nursing

Professional Nursing Program, ADN

Description:
The Nursing Program (ADN) is designed to prepare graduates to become effective nurse clinicians capable of sound clinical judgment in a variety of healthcare settings. The curriculum enables students to acquire principles and knowledge from natural and behavioral sciences and blends this coursework with the art of nursing. The integration of theory and clinical practice is designed to assist the student in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The program is designed to prepare the graduate to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses. Graduates will demonstrate safe, competent care and be able to synthesize knowledge from the natural and behavioral sciences to inform the decision-making process regarding the client's plan of care utilizing the nursing process. Additionally, graduates will be able to develop, implement and evaluate teaching plans for individual clients, families or groups, based on teaching learning needs, and function with accountability and commitment to the practice of nursing in accordance with standards of practice, legal, ethical guidelines and within the scope of practice for a registered nurse.

Program Accreditation

The Associate Nursing program at ACTIVA Training Center at Miami, Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/

Graduate Outcomes

NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

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Year Pass Rate Results
2025 93.33% 28 of 30
2024 91.30% 21 of 23
2023 100% 10 of 10

Program Philosophy

Mission, Vision & Values

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Mission - ADN

The Mission of the Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) is to provide affordable, high-quality education accessible to everyone. The program aims to prepare competent and knowledgeable nurses who are caring, culturally sensitive, and can practice safely in a constantly evolving healthcare system, significantly impacting healthcare quality.

Vision - ADN

The vision of the Associate Degree Nursing program is to positively change the lives of individuals, families, and communities that have limited access to higher education. We firmly believe our inclusive, equitable, high-quality education can bring transformational changes.

Values - ADN

The Professional Nursing Program promotes core values that support safe, compassionate, ethical and professional nursing practice.

Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Identity
Caring Relationships
Teamwork and Collaboration
Effective Communication
Clinical Judgment
Patient-Centered Care
Diversity and Inclusion
Clinical Nursing Training

EPSLOS - ADN

End-of-the Program Student Learning Outcome (EPSLO)

1
Provide quality, safe, and competent patient-centered care to individuals, families, and groups across their lifespans in various healthcare settings.
2
Solve problems by identifying, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating patient data for safe and effective patient care across the healthcare continuum.
3
Promote a culture of caring, respect, and dignity by identifying social determinants of health and advocating equitable care for population-specific care.
4
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interprofessional healthcare team using evidence-based, patient-centered communication tools that promote active listening, empathy, and cultural humility to enhance patient satisfaction and safety.
5
Demonstrate professional accountability and commitment to standards of professional practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.
6
Use evidence-based practice, patient care technologies, and information management systems to guide clinical decision-making across complex healthcare settings.

Degree Curriculum

Through This Program You Will Learn

General Education Credits

19 Credits
Course Code Course Name Credits
ENC 1001 English Composition I 3
MAC 1100 College Algebra 3
SPC 1017 Fundamentals of Speech 3
CHM 1200 Introduction to Chemistry 3
CHM 1200L Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1
PSY 1020 General Psychology 3
DEP 1010 Growth and Development 3

Nursing Prerequisites Course Credits

8 Credits
Course Code Course Name Credits
BCS 1025 Anatomy & Physiology I 3
BCS 1025L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1
BCS 1026 Anatomy & Physiology II 3
BCS 1026L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1

Core Nursing Course Credits

49 Credits
Course Code Course Name Credits
NUR 2100 Fundamentals of Nursing I 3
NUR 2110 Fundamentals of Nursing II 3
NUR 2120 Health Assessment 3
NUR 2420 Health Teaching and Counseling Skills 3
NUR 2130 Pharmacology & Drug Calculations I 3
NUR 2200 Pharmacology & Drug Calculations II 3
NUR 2400 Geriatric, Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing 3
NUR 2220 Community Nursing 3
NUR 2310 Maternity & Newborn 4
NUR 2320 Pediatric Nursing 4
NUR 2410 Medical Surgical I 5
NUR 2300 Medical Surgical II 5
NUR 2210 Leadership and Synthesis of Nursing Practice 4
NUR 2430 NCLEX Review and Knowledge Integration 3
Total Program Credits 76
Nursing Lab and Simulation Training

Program Information

Program Details

The school reserves the right to open, cancel or postpone a class or program for any reason, including insufficient number of students enrolled in any course or program.

Traditional Program Option

24 months

Accelerated Program Option

16 months (depends on existing credits)

Total Credits

76 credits

Total Hours

1650 hours

Next Start Date

SEPTEMBER, 2026

Application Deadline

AUGUST, 2026

Upon successful completion of this program, the School will assist each graduate with job placement; however, the School does not guarantee employment.

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