Through a focus on experiential learning and extensive hands-on clinical experience, Rivier's ASN program will prepare you for a rewarding career as a registered nurse.
Nursing Schools Almanac 2020 has recognized Rivier’s exceptional nursing education, ranking the University as a top nursing school nationally and regionally. Rivier earned the #1 rank for private nursing schools in NH!
Rivier’s ASN degree program offers evening classes and evening or weekend clinical rotations, enabling you to work full- or part-time while pursuing your associates in nursing degree. Graduates of the ASN program are well-prepared to function as beginning practitioners in structured health care agencies using established protocols.
LPNs are invited to apply for advanced placement in the associate nursing degree program. When accepted and prerequisites are fulfilled, students are exempt from 100-level clinical courses.
Beyond classroom learning, the ASN degree curriculum includes extensive hands-on experience in clinical settings and well-equipped simulation laboratories. Rivier’s physical assessment and nursing skills simulation laboratories are equipped with a wide array of patient examination equipment, including SIM Man, SIM baby, SIM Kid, and Noelle, the birthing simulator.
In this program you will:
At Rivier, we focus on professional experiences to expand your knowledge beyond the theoretical foundations and prepare you for a successful career or graduate studies.
Our partnerships with a variety of healthcare organizations throughout the region offer opportunities to experience a wide range of specialties. Our Associates in Nursing students work with practicing healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical placements, including:
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and to assume beginning nursing positions in hospital acute-care facilities, extended-care facilities, and other structured healthcare settings.
Rivier University is unable to accept students from some states due to the post-secondary higher-education requirements. There are also some restrictions for programs that lead to professional licensure due to the various requirements of individual state boards of nursing. See State Guide.
For further information on Professional Nursing Licensure at the state level, please use the following contact list (also available on the NC-SARA website).
Commitment to Quality
Rivier’s ASN, BSN, MSN, Post Master’s Certificates, and DNP programs located in Nashua, NH are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
The most valuable lesson I can teach my students is to respect the human dignity of each individual. This is the essence of the nursing profession and the mission of the University.
ASN programs in NH can vary. The Rivier ASN program prepares graduates to move directly into beginning nursing positions in hospital acute-care facilities, extended-care facilities, and in other structured health care settings.
Graduates of our nursing degree program are well prepared to pursue advanced study in nursing, healthcare administration, and other related fields.
Prepare to pursue a rewarding career with an ASN from Rivier.
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