The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program prepares students to achieve a balance between general college and nursing education. Upon completion of the program, students are able to sit for their NCLEX RN Exam. RNs who have earned their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing are prepared to be direct caregivers in hospitals, long-term facilities and ambulatory care clinical settings.
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This program allows students to achieve an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree, opening up greater employment opportunities, increased compensation and job security.
Academic Requirements for Associate of Applied Science in NursingAfter completing the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program graduates will sit for the NCLEX RN Exam. RNs have career opportunities in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, physician offices and long-term care facilities.
Many RNs who have earned their AAS will continue on to the online RN to BSN program.
RN-NCLEX Pass Rate
Average examination pass rate across three student cohorts.
Job Placement Rate
Average percentage of graduates employed within 12 months across three student cohorts.
Program Completion Rate
Average program completion rate across three student cohorts.
Program Effectiveness
Program Effectiveness for past three cohorts (2020, 2022 and 2024 graduation dates).
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
What a student who graduates from the AAS nursing program should be expected to do when they graduate:
Outcome #1: Cultural Awareness- Exhibit professional nursing care to diverse patients across the life span.
Outcome #2: Information Management- Utilize health information systems to provide safe patient care throughout the health care environment.
Outcome # 3: Communication-Incorporate therapeutic communication into all interactions.
Outcome #4: Logical Reasoning- Incorporate evidence-based practice in the application of care to provide safe quality outcomes.
Outcome #5: Leadership in Health Care-Utilize principles of leadership and management skills in caring for patients throughout the lifespan.
Outcome #6: Professionalism/Caring- Display accountability utilizing ethical reasoning,. Incorporate compassionate and empathetic behaviors while providing care.
Program Accreditation
The Associate Nursing Program at Colorado Mesa University, located at the Montrose, Colorado campus, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Nursing Program is Initial Accreditation.
-View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes for NCLEX pass rates, attrition rates, employer satisfaction and graduate satisfaction are not available until the first cohort has graduated in May 2020.