Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Student pursing an associate degree in classroom at Donnelly College. They are in programs such associate degrees, bachelor's degrees such as business leadership and information systems and information technology or nursing programs. Students get scholarships and financial aid at Donnelly which helps to make Donnelly the most affordable private college in Kansas or Missouri.

Registered Nurse -
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing 

NOTICE: The Registered Nursing program has Conditional Approval from the Kansas State Board of Nursing. We are not admitting new students at this time. Prospective students are still encouraged to apply for Donnelly admission and complete all prerequisite courses. New nursing cohort admissions information will be posted here when available.

Important Licensure Information: 

Graduating from a Donnelly College nursing program does not guarantee licensure. Licensure in the State of Kansas is a separate process that requires testing and application to the Kansas State Board of Nursing. For additional information you can contact the Donnelly College Nursing Department or Kansas State Board of Nursing. For additional information, review K.S.A. 65-1120 from the KS Nurse Practice Act for potential barriers to licensure.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing, students will demonstrate:

  1. Integrate caring behaviors in practicing the art and science of nursing within a diverse population. 
  2. Implement professional standards and scope of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frame works. 
  3. Collaborate with clients and members of the inter-professional health care team to optimize client outcomes. 
  4. Formulate safe and effective clinical judgements guided by the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice. 
  5. Manage care and provide leadership to meet client needs using available resources and current technology.  
  6. Generate teaching and learning processes to promote and maintain health and reduce risks for a global population. 
  7. Demonstrate effective communication methods to manage client needs and to interact with other healthcare team members.

Need more information? Contact: 

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Yolanda Juarez-Acosta

Nursing Intake Coordinator