Associate Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a tertiary education nursing degree which is typically given by community colleges, technical schools, and some universities in the United States. The degree is usually completed in two years, and it prepares individuals to work as registered nurses.

Pronunciation

• Associate: /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ət/
• Degree: /dɪˈɡriː/
• in: /ɪn/
• Nursing: /ˈnɜːr.sɪŋ/

Etymology

The term "Associate Degree" is derived from the fact that the recipient is associated with a particular field of study. The term "Nursing" comes from the Latin word "nutrire", which means to nourish or to cherish.

Related Terms

• Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nurse Midwife

See Also

• Nursing
• Nursing Education
• Nursing School
• Nursing Theory
• Nursing Research
• Nursing Process
• Nursing Care Plan
• Nursing Diagnosis
• Nursing Assessment
• Nursing Intervention

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