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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) [əsō′shē·āt] Etymology: L, associare, to unite an academic degree awarded on satisfactory completion of a 2-year course of study, usually at a community or junior college. The recipient is eligible to take the national licensing examination to become a registered nurse. An associate degree in nursing is not available in Canada. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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During the summer of 2002, letters were sent to all graduate nursing students and nurses with an associate degree in nursing who were enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing degree program who were enrolled in semester-long (15 weeks) theory courses that had a clinical practicum requirement. Currently, the majority of DONs in long term care have a diploma or associate degree in nursing. The Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). |
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