What is the difference between an Associate Degree in Nursing and a B.S.N.?
The Associate Degree (A.D.) is an entry point for many into nursing, especially nontraditional students. The focus in A.D. nursing programs is the technological aspects of nursing. The A.D. program is two years in length and does not include community health nursing. While many A.D. nurses work in hospitals or clinics, these graduates have fewer practice options. For nurses with an A.D. who want to advance their nursing career, the Niehoff School of Nursing offers an RN/BSN completion program. • What are the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing’s clinical locations? Students are offered clinical experience at the following locations: Foster G. McGraw Hospital of Loyola University Medical Center, Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Hines VA Hospital, St. Joesph’s Hospital, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Rush North Shore Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, Loyola University Nursing Center, Chicago Department of Health clinics, selected long-term care clinics, school settings, psychia
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