Associate Degree in Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.Begin Your Journey
- Gain the skills necessary to provide safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
- Receive in-person, hands-on instruction from a team of experienced faculty.
- Participate in clinical rotations with local hospitals to gain experience, college credit, and valuable connections.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Our graduates have local employment opportunities with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Scotland Health, UNC Health, Duke Health, Pinehurst Medical Center, and Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Explore a career in nursing.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
| ITEM | IN-STATE COST | OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* | $5,624.00 | $20,368.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Technology Fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| General Education Course Fees | $0-100.00 | $0-100.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance** | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Criminal Background Checks & Drug Screens | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Textbooks | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 |
| Clinical Uniforms/Shoes | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Physical Exam-Required for Admission | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Computer with camera and microphone | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Materials and Supplies | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Pinning Uniform | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Application for licensure | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.
The Sandhills Community College Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Sandhills Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
The Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Program at Sandhills Community College has been notified that the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) Board of Commissioners has changed the program’s accreditation status to Probationary Accreditation for a period of thirty-six (36) months. This action is effective June 11, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2029. The program’s Probationary Status will be re-evaluated after the Fall 2026 site visit.
Probationary Accreditation indicates that the program does not fully meet one or more accreditation standards at the time of review. During this period, the Sandhills Community College ADN Program will continue to implement a comprehensive plan of improvement and remains committed to maintaining high-quality nursing education and achieving full compliance with all NLN CNEA standards.
The program continues to operate and admit students, and faculty and administration are actively addressing the areas identified by NLN CNEA to ensure ongoing program quality and student success.
Questions regarding the program’s accreditation status may be directed to:
National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)
2600 Virginia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 909-2487
* This program is financial aid eligible.
| Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| NUR-111 | Intro to Health Concepts | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | 9 | 6 | 18 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| ENG-112 or | Writing/Research in the Disc or | ||||
|
Prof Research & Reporting
|
3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NUR-112 | Health-Illness Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| NUR-211 | Health Care Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | 5 | 12 | 18 | |
| Third Semester (Summer) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| NUR-114 | Holistic Health Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psych | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | 0 | 6 | 8 | |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| BIO-275 | Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| NUR-113 | Family Health Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| NUR-212 | Health System Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | 3 | 12 | 17 | |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| NUR-213 | Complex Health Concepts | 4 | 3 | 15 | 10 |
| *** | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective* | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | |
| Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 74 | ||||
Our graduates have several transfer opportunities available. Graduates may pursue 4-year degrees in nursing at the following universities.
School |
Agreement |
| UNC-Greensboro | Articulation Agreement |
| Pfeiffer University | Articulation Agreement |
Students must contact senior institutions to verify specific transfer requirements.
Helpful Links
Contact
Tricia Donadio
Director, Health Programs Student Support
125 Kennedy Hall
donadiot@sandhills.edu
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