Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)
Why Choose a Career as a Registered Nurse?
- Transform lives through compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Build a career with purpose, stability, and endless opportunities.
- Work alongside skilled healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment.
- Choose from diverse specialties and healthcare settings.
- Advance your education and career through multiple academic pathways.
- Enjoy flexible schedules that can fit your personal and professional goals.
- Be part of a profession known for trust, leadership, and lifelong learning.
- Develop in-demand skills that can open doors to employment opportunities nationwide.
Program Length
2 semesters
(After general education
requirements met)
Average starting wage
$28.32-33.20/hour
Growth Rate for RN Jobs in MN
12.4% (2018-2028)
AD Nursing Program Pre-Requisites
- A current LPN License in the State of MN
- Practical Nursing GPA of 2.75 or higher
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR certification
- DHS Background Study Clearance
Students are admitted to Phase II (containing all nursing courses) of the AD program each fall. Students may begin Phase I (general education requirements) any time according to the college calendar.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn an associate degree of nursing, and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
| Calendar Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate as reported by the MN Board of Nursing -January 1-December 31. | 91.67% | 96.30% | 95.83% | 90.63% |
| Starting Cohort | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completion Rate Within 100% of Program Length (Phase II only) | 70.59%* | 71.42%* | 81.57% | 78.57% |
| Fiscal Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Related Job Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | Available Fall 2026 |
*Starting with the Fall 2023 cohort, exclusions to this rate apply.
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The Alexandria Technical and Community College Associate Degree in Nursing Program holds continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.