Associate in Applied Sci - Nursing (ADN)

The Nursing career pathway offers the certified nurse assistant program and two licensure programs: the Practical Nurse (PN) diploma and Registered Nurse (RN) associate degree. The rest of this section gives details about the two licensure programs (PN and RN).

Students enter the licensure Nursing programs in the fall, spring and summer as cohorts that learn, study, and support each other. Expert nursing faculty guide the cohorts in classroom, simulation and clinical experiences to prepare the student to become licensed nurses who provide safe, quality nursing care. The program emphasizes the value of a diverse student population that reflects the cultural diversity of health care clients. Both practical nursing and the associate degree program are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000)) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/registered-nurse-adn for more information.

A flexible schedule is required and will be defined by the college/clinical agencies’ needs. The schedule will include different shifts (day or evening) and weekends.

Program Accreditation

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, State Board of Nursing for South Carolina Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Dr., Columbia, SC 29210, (803) 898- 4550.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (404) 975-5000

Upon completion of the PN program, the graduate is eligible to take the national Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).  Upon completion of the RN program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is designed to incorporate biological and social sciences with nursing concepts, knowledge, skills and attributes to demonstrate the nursing judgement that enables students to care for patients in a variety of clinical settings. The ADN is able to function with greater independence, in situations that are more complex and with more acutely ill patients. The ADN serves a vital role in teaching the patient about his or her condition and ways to improve his or her health. The ADN assesses the patient’s condition, develops the plan of care and makes ongoing judgments regarding the patient’s progress. Associate degree nurses have supervisory responsibilities for licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants and other health care workers. The curriculum includes classroom instruction as well as practice in simulated laboratories and various clinical settings. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/registered-nurse-adn for more information.