Associate of Science in Nursing

Just five semesters.  That’s all it takes to earn your Associate Degree in Nursing at Joyce University, be prepared to sit for the NCLEX exam and qualify for your RN license.

Our ASN program at a glance.

Start immediately. Finish successfully.

• No Prerequisites . We don’t require any college prerequisites for admission, so you can start and complete your ASN degree faster – and begin your nursing career sooner.
• Hybrid Classroom . At Joyce University, you’ll experience the flexibility of having your lecture-based classes taught online, plus the valuable hands-on experience you get from the in-person lab, simulation, and clinical.
• NCLEX Preparedness . We are dedicated to preparing our nursing students for successfully passing the NCLEX exam. Our rigorous, focused curriculum and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop your critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment skills.
• Experiential Learning . Gain experience through experiential learning. You’ll be guided through realistic simulations on lifelike, high-fidelity mannequins in our state-of-the-industry simulation center and gain real-world experience in clinical settings.

Program

Our ASN degree program is a 69-semester credit hour consisting of 75 weeks (5 semesters) and is offered as a blended program that combines on-ground lab, clinical, and simulation, with online courses. Designed to prepare students for a career in nursing, the curriculum and program delivery give students the foundational knowledge and experiential learning to enter the field of nursing as field-tested professionals.

Coursework

Coursework will consist of lectures, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students will learn how to be professional nurses caring for clients, families, and communities through theory and practical applications. General education courses are integrated into the program. The curriculum will be delivered in a blended format with the majority of coursework offered online.

Skills Training

Students have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios through our state-of-the-industry simulation center. With a focus on practical skill development, students will utilize our complex human patient simulators to enhance their clinical critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to help them make the best client-centered decisions for safe care as future nurses.

Learning Outcomes for a Lifetime of Success

When you complete our ASN program you’ll be equipped with the skills to practice caring, compassionate nursing, be able to use technology and other healthcare resources, and be prepared for licensure and certification.

• Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment to make ethical, evidence-based nursing decisions.
• Exhibit ethical use of informatics, technology, and data in providing quality and safe nursing care.
• Demonstrate professional identity and leadership through teamwork, collaboration, and service.
• Demonstrate the importance of self-reflection and lifelong learning.
• Provide safe and holistic client-centered care.

High placement. High satisfaction.

• 93 % Job Placement Rate
• 96 % Student Retention Rate

Sources: Program Outcomes 2020-2021

Admissions

Our ASN program makes it easy to start your new career. Admittance to the program requires proof of high school graduation, a passing drug screen, and background check, and an entrance exam called a TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills), along with other basic requirements.

We prepare our students to take on the challenges  of a dynamic, meaningful career, armed with the confidence and compassion to make a lasting impact on their patients and their communities.

Our Mission

To prepare people to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

All graduates are trained to:

• Use evidence-based research in practice
• Serve diverse communities and stakeholders
• Demonstrate life-long learning skills
• Perform as competent professionals

Our Vision

We aspire to create learning environments which will transform the lives of the people we serve, enabling them to have a greater positive impact on their communities.

Nursing and Healthcare is What We Do

Joyce is best known for nursing education. We offer pre and post-licensure nursing pathways designed to support students regardless of their location and previous college experience. Whether you are new to nursing or looking to advance your nursing career, we can help you achieve your goals.

Our commitment to health sciences goes beyond nursing. With our Occupational Therapy Assistant program, we support students seeking a meaningful career in Occupational Therapy.

Joyce is a thriving institution with a vibrant learning community comprised of outstanding students, accomplished alumni, and stellar faculty who are subject-matter experts in their respective fields – all committed to caring for students, patients, and each other.

As a Joyce student, you should expect to be challenged, enriched, and transformed. We challenge our students because the professions they seek require individuals who are worthy of great trust. We enrich our students so that, as graduates, they may go on to enrich their communities. Lastly, true to Joyce at its core, you should expect to move fast, never sacrifice quality, and be a standard-bearer among your peers.