Associate Degree in Nursing at Essex County College |
Essex County College
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Essex County College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus with 10,995 students in Newark, NJ.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
Essex County College, an open access community college, serves the dynamic needs of diverse constituencies through comprehensive educational programs and services. |
Essex County College
Associate degree
Nursing
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Why major in Nursing?
There is a growing demand for nurses nationwide. Nursing is a service-oriented profession that involves caring for and working with people. A state-of-the-art, well equipped nursing simulation laboratory is available on campus to facilitate student learning. In addition, a multimedia computer laboratory is available for student use. The nursing program prepares the student for entry-level positions in hospitals and other health care facilities. Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible for the NCLEX-RN exam in order to qualify for licensure.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Assess clients utilizing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Erikson’s developmental theory as a framework to contribute to the data base;
Use critical thinking when applying the nursing process;
Formulate nursing diagnoses when potential and/or actual unmet needs cause health alterations;
Develop a plan of care for clients in collaboration with other members of the health care team which incorporates clinical decision making, short and long term client-centered goals, and appropriate nursing interventions that are based on scientific rationale;
Implement caring interventions, complex nursing skills, and current technology in a safe and competent manner;
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care based upon established outcome criteria and revise care plan as needed;
Implement nursing care responsive to the clients’ cultural diversity and advocacy needs;
Employ appropriate communication skills with clients, peers, and members of the health care team in the health care setting;
Implement teaching plans to promote health in clients and their families;
Practice nursing within the legal and ethical framework of the nursing profession;
Demonstrate a commitment to one’s own professional and personal growth; and
Manage nursing care for groups of clients within the scope of ADN nursing practice.
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