Adult Health Nurse Degree

The Adult Health Nursing (AHN) degree program at Western Connecticut State 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 Connecticut colleges that offer adult health nurse degrees.

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Western Connecticut State University

Also known as Western, WCSU

45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT

Western Connecticut State University, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Danbury, CT, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Approximately 6,600 students are enrolled per year at WestConn.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Western Connecticut State University score in a range of 900 to 1080 on the SAT exam. WestConn admits approximately 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those admitted, nearly 34 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $8,900 and out-of-state residents pay $21,000 per year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for WestConn is the "Colonials", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Adult Health Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western, WCSU has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).