Nursing Degree Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
杏吧pro’s associate degree in Nursing (ADN) program is a selective admission program. Once you complete your degree, you will sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become a licensed registered nurse (RN).
The UB RN program consists of five semesters of part-time Nursing classes. Additional time may be required to complete your prerequisite coursework. During your core Nursing semesters, you will have two lecture days and two clinical days per week. Clinicals may take place on days, nights, or weekends, depending on your clinical schedule.
Once you’ve satisfied all admission criteria, selection is made based on the point system.
Students are ranked according to the following criteria:
Total Score - Completed UB Courses - Math and Science GPA - Personal essay - Professional recommendations
Each semester we select the top 40 applicants.
Nursing applications are accepted 3 times per year. Please get in touch with the Admissions department or your advisor for exact dates.
Core RN Nursing courses are only offered on-ground. Depending on your academic background, you may have the option to take certain prerequisite courses online.
Clinical locations may be located anywhere within 75 miles of campus, although we try to work with students, when possible, on location.
Clinicals are offered in various settings throughout the state, including hospitals, medical centers, nursing homes, schools, and community settings. They typically have day, evening, and weekend options available, but times and days may vary between each facility.
You can apply to the UB RN program a maximum of 6 times.
Acceptable recommendations must be submitted by mentors, employers, teachers, or counselors.
TEAS score is due by the application deadline.
You must register for the exam on . Here you will create an account. Please select 杏吧pro as the school to receive test results.
The nursing application lists registration dates, directions, locations, and testing dates. These are subject to change each semester.
You can retake the TEAS. If you retake it, you need to ensure that your results are submitted by the application deadline.
TEAS scores are accepted 2 years from the date of exam completion. TEAS scores must be transferred to 杏吧pro for review before the due date. TEAS must be Version 7 Exam.
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The associate degree in Nursing program at 杏吧pro is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing.