associate degree nursing

accreditation commission for education in nursing (acen)
3390 peachtree road ne, suite 1400 
atlanta, georgia 30326 
404-975-5000 
www.acenursing.org

clinical and classroom experiences represent an integrated approach, with the student moving from simple to complex nursing concepts and skills. each course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses. the classroom portion of the program is taught during the day. clinical experiences are designed to match the didactic portion of the course(s) and allow for the student to apply skills obtained. these experiences vary depending on clinical site availability, which includes, days, nights, or weekend shifts and anywhere from 6 to 12-hour clinical shifts. clinical site rotations are assigned to assist the student in gaining a wide variety of educational opportunities.

a new student may enroll in the fall semester. students are required to have cpr certification and be a certified nursing assistant i before entering the first nursing course. students who are licensed as a practical nurse may be enrolled as an advanced-standing student. program graduates are awarded the associate in applied science degree.

learn more about the program and student achievement outcomes.

how to apply:

program applications are accepted november 2– february 1.

1. before you apply: students are required to attend an information session before applying (see upcoming events below).
2. view the admissions checklist and essential skills form.
3. apply to the college: new students who are not currently enrolled at durham tech should use the green button below to apply to the college and choose health tech students then steps to apply.
4. apply to the nursing program: students who are currently enrolled and have completed all of the nursing program admission requirements, should apply to the associate degree nursing (adn) program using the adn program admissions application.

please note the following change to the application process for the associate degree nursing and lpn to adn transition programs:

1. for admissions into the summer 2020 cohort (lpn to adn transition students) or fall 2020 (adn students): the minimum teas composite score is 65%. however, for this application period, a minimum teas composite score of 60% to 64.9% will be accepted if it was taken within the past 3 years of the application date (i.e. taken after february 1, 2017).
2. for admissions into the summer 2021 cohort (lpn to adn transition students) or fall 2021 (adn students): the minimum teas composite score is 65%.

all other application requirements and procedures remain the same.

if you have questions about admissions requirements after reviewing the information, you may contact donna alston. for specific questions about the program, please contact johnnie bratton,  program director.