NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Earn a Nursing Degree. Follow Your Career Path.

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Once you graduate with an associate of applied science degree in nursing and pass the NCLEX-RN exam, you may experience a number of employment options.  

What Can You Do with an Associate Degree in Nursing?

Here are a few places you can work as a registered nurse with an associates degree:

• Hospitals
• Schools
• Home healthcare services
• Insurance carriers
• Nursing care facilities
• Doctor’s offices
• Specialty hospitals
• Outpatient care centers
• Offices of other health practitioners
• Colleges, universities and professional schools
• Continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities

Nursing positions can consist of working as a team member or independently to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.