This could be you – Get your start at Copper Mountain College
Fly high with an ADN degree from CMC
What Can You Do with an Associate’s Degree of Nursing?
Our program prepares you to begin work as a Beginning Nurse Generalist. After graduation, you’ll be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam, which you must pass to become a licensed Registered Nurse. The typical day of nurse generalist involves doing the following
- Assess patient conditions
- Record patient symptoms and history
- Observe and record patient data throughout the day
- Administer medicine and treatments
- Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Help with diagnostic tests
- Provide patients with education on medications and treatments
Make a Real Difference
As a nurse, you are often on the front lines of healthcare, serving as the professional patients interact with most frequently. You play a vital role in supporting physicians and other specialists in delivering comprehensive care. In this position, you have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of others. Nurses counsel patients and families after difficult diagnoses, share in moments of celebration when outcomes are positive, and provide a trusted source of comfort during times of vulnerability. Being present for people in their most challenging moments is both a responsibility and a privilege, and it is a role to take pride in.
Amazing Benefits
Registered nurses are consistently in demand, making a Nursing degree from CMC a valuable investment in your future. In addition to entering a high-demand profession, you can begin your career relatively quickly in a stable and growing field.
As a nurse, you gain personal satisfaction from helping others and making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Each day presents unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring that your work is engaging and varied. Nursing also offers significant financial benefits, including competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive health insurance, and more. For those considering this career, these factors highlight why pursuing a Nursing degree is a rewarding and worthwhile choice.
How Do I Apply?
Application Period for Generic- The month of January each year.
Application Period for Advance Pleacement LVN to ADN- The month of August each year.
Please refer to the Admission Policy for details regarding program application.
Failure to complete all of the pre-requisites will impact your ability to qualifiy for the program.
New classes are admitted each year in the fall semester.
- ADN Application Process
- Military Challenge
Military Challenge Applications are accepted from August 1 through August 31
There are two options for turning in your application:
1. Mail the application packet via USPS:
It must be postmarked on or by August 31 and sent to the following address via USPS as follows:
Copper Mountain College
Attention: ADN Program Admissions Committee
PO Box 1398
Joshua Tree CA 92252
If a signature is required, the office won’t accept the application.
2. Drop off your application in a sealed envelope.
The sealed envelope must contain:
Your Name
ADN Program
Admission Committee
The packet must be dropped in the white drop box located in the 100-quad in front of the Academic Services office room 115 on/before August 31 at 1600 (Monday through Friday, except holidays and weekends).
The program application must include the following items:
- The ADN Program Application
- Official Unopened Transcripts
- All college coursework including CMC
- Post-secondary work (technical school, ROP program, etc.)
- Official high school/GED transcripts
ADN Program Military Challenge Admission Policy Effective 12 15 2023
ADN Program Military Challenge Application Effective 1-8-2018
- Forms and Documents
Registered Nursing AS: What to Expect
- Completion Requirements
- 37 units of nursing theory and clinical experience
- 35-38 units of science and GE courses
- A grade of C or higher in all required courses
- Minimum grade point average of 2.0
- What you Learn
- Promote quality patient care by working with an interdisciplinary team, communicating effectively, and collaborating to make quality decisions.
- Minimize any risk of harm and improve patient safety and quality of care by setting up healthcare plans for all patients.
- Integrate evidence-backed reasoning and taking patient preference to provide quality care.
- Exercise judgment when diagnosing and treating patients.
- Study and effectively use the 5-step nursing process method.
- Provide healthcare needs to patients with respect to their cultural and diverse requirements.
- Create an environment that promotes self-esteem, dignity, safety, and comfort for patients.
- Show your professionalism and leadership by upholding integrity, ethical standards, accountability, following policy, and advocating for your patients.
- Use available technology to manage information and communicate with the team, make clinical decisions, and minimize harm.
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