Associate Degree Nursing Program Information
University Transfer
General education and science courses taken at Durham Tech can transfer to a university. University bachelor of science programs grant students credit for having earned their RN degree. Nursing courses taken at Durham Tech are not transferred on a one-to-one basis. Mobility/articulation plans are available for Durham Tech's ADN graduates.
Clinicals
The classroom portion of the program is taught during the day. Clinical experiences are usually scheduled during the day for six- and eight-hour shifts. However, because of the availability of clinical units, it may be necessary for you to attend clinical experiences in the evening or on weekends or work a 12-hour shift.
Merit based scholarships
The College Foundation of North Carolina offers merit based scholarships for nursing students. The Nurse Education Scholarship and loan program is for nursing students only. Nursing students may also be eligible for Health, Science, and Mathematics Scholarships. Students must apply directly to SEAA for consideration. View more information on the Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program (NESLP) website.
Licensing Information
Information about licensing in North Carolina can be found at NursingLicensure.org.
Student Achievement Outcome Data
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing requires that student achievement outcome data in licensure exam passing rates, student completion rates, and percentage of graduates obtaining a job are made publicly accessible. The expected level of achievement identifies the programs goal for each outcome.
| Year | Number of Candidates | Number Passed | Durham Tech Percent | State Percent | National Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 39 | 98% | 95% | 91% |
| 2023 | 42 | 40 | 95% | 94% | 88% |
| 2022 | 39 | 35 | 90% | 86% | 80% |
ELA: The annual pass rate is 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers. January-December.
| Year | Number of Candidates | Number Passed | Durham Tech Percent | State Percent | National Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 100% | NA | NA |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | 75% | NA | NA |
| 2022 | 12 | 11 | 92% | NA | NA |
ELA: The annual pass rate is 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers. January-December.
| Program | Graduating Class | Number Admitted | Number Completed on Time | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Total | 2024 | 60 | 38 | 63% |
| Program Total | 2023 | 56 | 34 | 61% |
| Program Total | 2022 | 51 | 38 | 56% |
| Generic ADN | 2024 | 44 | 27 | 61% |
| Generic ADN | 2023 | 40 | 26 | 65% |
| Generic ADN | 2022 | 51 | 26 | 53% |
| LPN-RN | 2024 | 16 | 11 | 69% |
| LPN-RN | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 50% |
| LPN-RN | 2022 | 17 | 12 | 71% |
ELA: 65 percent of students in the nursing program will complete the program requirements on-time (100 percent) according to the course sequence. May completion.
| Graduation Year | Number of Graduates | Percent Employed Within 6-12 Months |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | Pending |
| 2023 | 42 | 90% |
| 2022 | 38 | 100% |
ELA: 90 percent of graduates will obtain job placement as a registered nurse within one year after graduation (June 1-May 30).
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