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An associate degree in nursing (ASN) focuses on direct patient care and is an ideal educational option if you are looking to start your nursing career as soon as possible. Earning your degree through an accredited ASN program also prepares you to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, a requirement for many nursing positions.
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At USF, you’ll benefit from an expert faculty, excellent facilities, small classes and an education rooted in the Franciscan tradition of serving others.
Our accredited ASN program introduces you to human anatomy and physiology and the fundamentals of nursing; you’ll explore various areas of nursing from medical-surgical and mental health to maternity and child health.
Length: 4 semesters
Note: If you’re already an LPN, our 3-semester LPN to ASN program may be right for you.
Our simulation lab and nursing resource center give you a safe environment to learn and practice patient care. You’ll gain experience with industry-standard equipment in professionally modeled exam rooms and patient units, as well as develop your understanding of human physiology with high-fidelity infant, child and adult patient simulators.
USF’s accredited ASN program takes you into real-world healthcare settings where you will continue to develop your nursing skills. These clinical placements allow you to explore multiple aspects of patient care and experience working with various members of a caregiving team. Recent field sites have included:
When I graduated, I was hired right away, as one of six new nurses in ICU. I felt well prepared and was able to step smoothly into the role.
Adrianna Lakich ’20
RN, Community Health
Graduates of our 2-year ASN program find positions in healthcare facilities throughout the region, including:
As you progress through your nursing career, you may wish to continue your education. A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) may open you up to additional or higher-level positions, and pursuing a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) will prepare you for additional opportunities and leadership positions.
When a resume from a University of Saint Francis graduate comes in, it goes to the top of the pile for an interview.
Erin LaCross, MSN ’09, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
Senior Vice President, Nursing Professional Development at Parkview Health
The Associate of Science in Nursing program at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne and Crown Point, located in Fort Wayne and Crown Point Indiana are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.
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