Riverland’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) prepares students to become Registered Nurses in as few as 24 months. The ACEN-accredited program blends online and in-person learning with hands-on clinical experience. With flexible tracks for both traditional students and LPNs, graduates are well-prepared to take the NCLEX-RN® and begin rewarding careers in hospitals, clinics, and beyond.
Location: Austin. Clinicals: Albert Lea, Austin and OwatonnaProgram Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Chris Wolf | 507-433-0676 | chris.wolf@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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Required Core Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM1121 | General, Organic, and Biochemistry (Goal 3 & 10) | 3 CR |
| BIOL2021 | Anatomy and Physiology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2022 | Anatomy and Physiology II (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| ENGL1101 | Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) | 3 CR |
| BIOL1070 | Human Nutrition (Goal 2 & 3) | 3 CR |
| BIOL2040 | General Microbiology (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2050 | Pathophysiology | 3 CR |
| PHIL1130 | Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) | 3 CR |
| PSYC1240 | Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) | 3 CR |
| SPCH1200 | Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1 & 7) | 3 CR |
| NURS1400 | Nursing Fundamentals and Community Health | 3 CR |
| NURS1410 | Nursing Fundamentals Skills Lab | 2 CR |
| NURS1420 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 CR |
| NURS1430 | Transition to the Professional Nurse Role | 3.5 CR |
| NURS1440 | Medical/Surgical Nursing I | 5 CR |
| NURS1450 | Nursing Med/Surg Skills Lab | 2 CR |
| NURS1460 | Health Assessment | 1 CR |
| NURS2400 | Medical/Surgical Nursing II | 5.5 CR |
| NURS2410 | Family Nursing | 3 CR |
| NURS2420 | Acute Care and Leadership | 5.5 CR |
| NURS2430 | Nursing Preceptorship | 1 CR |
| NURS2440 | Transcultural Nursing | 1 CR |
| NURS2450 | Complementary Therapies | 1 CR |