Associate of Science in Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Draper, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
20 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 50,775
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Introduction
Just five semesters. That’s all it takes to earn your Associate Degree in Nursing at Joyce University, be prepared to sit for the NCLEX exam and qualify for your RN license.
Our ASN program at a glance.
Start immediately. Finish successfully.
- No Prerequisites. We don’t require any college prerequisites for admission, so you can start and complete your ASN degree faster – and begin your nursing career sooner.
- Hybrid Classroom. At Joyce University, you’ll experience the flexibility of having your lecture-based classes taught online, plus the valuable hands-on experience you get from the in-person lab, simulation, and clinical.
- NCLEX Preparedness. We are dedicated to preparing our nursing students for successfully passing the NCLEX exam. Our rigorous, focused curriculum and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop your critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment skills.
- Experiential Learning. Gain experience through experiential learning. You’ll be guided through realistic simulations on lifelike, high-fidelity mannequins in our state-of-the-industry simulation center and gain real-world experience in clinical settings.
Program
Our ASN degree program is a 69-semester credit hour consisting of 75 weeks (5 semesters) and is offered as a blended program that combines on-ground lab, clinical, and simulation, with online courses. Designed to prepare students for a career in nursing, the curriculum and program delivery give students the foundational knowledge and experiential learning to enter the field of nursing as field-tested professionals.
Coursework
Coursework will consist of lectures, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students will learn how to be professional nurses caring for clients, families, and communities through theory and practical applications. General education courses are integrated into the program. The curriculum will be delivered in a blended format with the majority of coursework offered online.
Skills Training
Students have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios through our state-of-the-industry simulation center. With a focus on practical skill development, students will utilize our complex human patient simulators to enhance their clinical critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to help them make the best client-centered decisions for safe care as future nurses.
Learning Outcomes for a Lifetime of Success
When you complete our ASN program you’ll be equipped with the skills to practice caring, compassionate nursing, be able to use technology and other healthcare resources, and be prepared for licensure and certification.
- Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment to make ethical, evidence-based nursing decisions.
- Exhibit ethical use of informatics, technology, and data in providing quality and safe nursing care.
- Demonstrate professional identity and leadership through teamwork, collaboration, and service.
- Demonstrate the importance of self-reflection and lifelong learning.
- Provide safe and holistic client-centered care.
High placement. High satisfaction.
- 93 % Job Placement Rate
- 96 % Student Retention Rate
Sources: Program Outcomes 2020-2021
Admissions
Our ASN program makes it easy to start your new career. Admittance to the program requires proof of high school graduation, a passing drug screen, and background check, and an entrance exam called a TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills), along with other basic requirements.