Adult Health Nurse Degree

The Adult Health Nursing (AHN) degree program at Aspen University is a program under the nursing umbrella with a concentrated focus on becoming primary care practitioners. An Adult Health Nurse or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ANP) works with adolescents through adults to diagnose, treat, prevent, and educate patients in a variety of issues. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer adult health nurse degrees.

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Aspen University

Also known as AESCA - Boulder

637 S Broadway, Ste H, Boulder, CO

Aspen University, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a distance learning higher education institution founded in 1987. The school was the first to provide an online master program, and has dedicated its resources to providing quality education through online formats. The university believes in a strong connection between faculty and students and works to provide the availability of its teachers outside of the online classroom setting to answer questions and offer advice. Aspen University is fully accredited and its programs rigorously designed to challenge students.

Academics

Aspen University offers associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs. A variety of programs are available, though most result in a bachelor or master degree. The school's online classroom format allows for a flexible schedule to better serve students with other responsibilities. Certificate programs focus on skill development in a particular area, allowing for work in that field after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Aspen University must provide high school transcripts, resume, a statement of goals (academic and professional) as well as a completed application. For degrees higher than bachelors, students must provide proof that they have earned bachelors or masters degree depending on the program they wish to study. Financial aid is available in the form of grants and loans. Students in need of financial aid will find assistance from Aspen University in the application process. Additional information is available through the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Adult Health Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AESCA - Boulder offers a master's degree program in adult health nurse.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Nurse Practitioners

Description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).