Kaplan College

Associate of Science: nursing

From hospital settings to private facilities, nurses provide direct care to patients ranging from infants to the elderly, the healthy to the critically ill. Make a difference in the lives of others, and your own life, with a degree in nursing from Kaplan College.

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Extensive Nursing Program

Our nursing curriculum can provide you with the professional knowledge and training to meet client health care needs in a variety of settings. Coursework includes instruction in:

  • Human behavior, motivation, emotions, cognition, and personality
  • Anatomy and physiology of the human body, including the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, and respiratory systems
  • Pharmacological principles, including drug classifications, required nursing assessments, and patient teaching requirements
  • Leadership and management skills as the provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession

Vocational Nursing

The growth of today's medical industry has increased the demand for qualified medical staff. More than ever, doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals are in need of professionals trained in patient medical care. Our vocational nursing program can provide you with the opportunity to be a candidate in the growing health care field. At Kaplan College, you can receive the professional skills, knowledge, and training you need to pursue a career in nursing.
Vocational Nursing Program

Our vocational nursing curriculum is designed to give you a broad sense of the medical field and prepare you to give direct care to patients under the supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. From basic nursing skills to advanced functions, you can gain hands-on experience in the requirements for this career field. Some of the vocational nursing program coursework includes:

  • Foundations of Nursing
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Nursing
  • Respiratory Nursing
  • Maternity Nursing
  • Neurosensory Nursing
  • IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawa

Certification Preparation

This program is also designed to help eligible students prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a vocational/ practical nurse.

Nurse Assistant Training Program

With the baby boom generation becoming senior citizens, the need for nursing professionals is steadily growing. In addition to hospitals in need of practical nurses, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that many opportunities are expected in nursing care facilities and in home health care services, as the demand for constant elderly care continues to rise.* The Kaplan College nurse assistant training program is a great place to start your future in this growing field.
Nurse Assistant Training Program

The goal of the nurse assistant training curriculum is to prepare you to provide basic patient assistance with daily living activities. Through your education, you can gain a wide range of patient care skills and medical knowledge necessary to succeed in the health industry. Some of the areas you can be trained to work in include:

  • Long-term care patient needs
  • Rehabilitative nursing
  • Body mechanics
  • Observation and charting
  • Prevention management for catastrophe and unusual occurrences

Kaplan College Campuses:

  • Kaplan College - Indianapolis;
  • Kaplan College - Las Vegas;
  • Kaplan College - North Hollywood;
  • Kaplan College - San Diego;
  • Kaplan College - Stockton;
  • Kaplan College - Vista;
  • Kaplan College KHE - Indianapolis;
  • Kaplan College KHE - Las Vegas;
  • Kaplan College KHE - North Hollywood;
  • Kaplan College KHE - Sacramento;
  • Kaplan College KHE - San Diego;
  • Kaplan College KHE - Stockton;
  • Kaplan College KHE - Vista;