Start Your Nursing Education with AAS/ASN Programs

The nursing profession rose to prominence through active work put in by Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp. The profession is a humanistic profession helping others in need and ensuring pink of health where possible.

Individuals interested in pursuing nursing profession can opt for 2 year programs viz., Associate of Applied Sciences [AAS] in Nursing Technology or Associate of Sciences in Nursing [ASN] that are stepping stones for BSN. Through AAS, students enter work streams on program completion. It is competency based with study at campus, practice in hospitals and laboratory / clinical experience. Associate of Science in Nursing [ASN] equips students with technical skills. It is practice oriented and fast track allowing students to earn money at faster pace. It mixes instructor lead training, real time experience and practice. For both AAS and ASN, students can sit through National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses.

AAS and ASN have good career prospects in health care industry. A licensed practical nurse [LPN] is in demand. Positions are available at entry level in various clinics, hospitals, armed services and other health care institutions. Both programs equip students to enter work streams quickly while preparing for BSN. As per payscale.com, LPNs earn median annual salary of $35,000 which varies on experience, employer and location. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects job opportunities in home health care sector to grow more than 27% from 2004-2014 as population grows older.

In the top nursing schools, the University of Phoenix stands tall providing convenient class locations and online learning. Lincoln Technical Institute has built a formidable reputation for itself in excellence and training for careers and is followed by Kaplan University that offers flexible learning with campus experience and affordable programs. Everest Institute is all hands-on learning across locations. The list is completed by South University catering to diverse population with best in class education.