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Associate Degree in Nursing Online Nursing Program at WUV

Associate in Nursing at WUV

Credit Hours96

Total Courses16

Term LengthSelf-Paced

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Program Overview Why earn your Associate in Nursing at WUV?

The Associate Degree in Nursing at westerfirld university of virginia is dedicated to preparing students for careers in healthcare and patient care. Students acquire a deep understanding of nursing principles, pharmacology, healthcare systems, and pediatric nursing — building the clinical foundation needed to enter the healthcare workforce or continue to a higher degree.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Essentials of nursing practice and patient care
  • Introduction to pharmacology and drug safety
  • Healthcare system assessment and health promotion
  • Pediatric nursing principles and approaches
  • Drug dosage calculations and medication management
  • Electronic health records and nursing technology
Nursing students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Nursing courses that prepare you for your career

This 96-credit Associate program includes 10 general education courses, 3 core nursing courses, and 3 specialist nursing courses — 16 courses total.

General Education Courses

Broad foundational knowledge across humanities, sciences, and communication.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Nursing Courses

Foundational nursing knowledge covering patient care, healthcare systems, and pharmacology.

N-180Essentials of Nursing
N-405Introduction to Healthcare System (Health Assessment)
N-536Introduction to Pharmacology

Specialist Nursing Courses

Applied nursing courses covering pediatric care, dosage calculations, and electronic records.

NUR-276Introduction to Pediatric Nursing
NUR-317Fundamentals of Drug Dosage Calculations
NUR-390Nursing and Electronic Records

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After acceptance, choose your start date and begin your nursing journey. WUV's self-paced format means you start when you're ready.

Career Outlook What can you do with an Associate in Nursing?

An Associate in Nursing from WUV provides a strong entry point into the healthcare field or prepares you to advance to a Bachelor's degree:

  • Nursing Assistant — Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Deliver basic patient care in clinical settings.
  • Patient Care Technician — Support nursing staff in hospitals and care facilities.
  • Medical Assistant — Assist physicians with clinical and administrative tasks.
  • Home Health Aide — Provide personal care and health monitoring for patients at home.
  • Pediatric Care Assistant — Support nurses in pediatric wards and clinics.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing assistants earn a median annual salary of $35,760, with strong and growing demand across all healthcare settings.