Course Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing – IDL program prepares students in the knowledge, techniques, and procedures for promoting health and providing care for individuals and groups. You’ll learn how to support patients who are sick, disabled, infirm, or in need of ongoing care—while building professional nursing skills you can use in real clinical settings.

This program includes instruction in:

• Administering medications and treatments (as appropriate to training and clinical setting)
• Assisting with examinations and treatments
• Supporting patient education for health maintenance
• Referring patients to physicians and other healthcare specialists (as part of the care team)
• Providing safe, compassionate patient-centered care

Course Includes

Your training includes a blend of classroom learning, lab instruction, and clinical experience, helping you build both the “book knowledge” and hands-on confidence needed in nursing.

Programmatic instruction includes:

• Laboratory experiences
• Clinical experiences in real-world settings
• General education courses

Clinical and coursework areas include:

• Medical nursing
• Surgical nursing
• Pediatric nursing
• Adult nursing
• Geriatric nursing
• Community practice

Clinical Experience

Clinical training is a major part of becoming a nurse. You’ll gain guided experience working with patients across age groups and care settings. This is where skills come together — communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and safe patient care.

(Clinical placement details, requirements, and schedules may vary and are coordinated by the program.)