Associate Degree in Nursing - Contra Costa College

With this Associate Degree in Nursing, you will be a nurse. Nurses care for sick and injured people. They often work directly with patients, assessing their health, administering medicine, giving them important information, and responding to any emergencies they might have. But, nurses also spend a lot of time coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, like doctors, pharmacists, and social workers.

After finishing the two-year program, you can transfer to a public or private university to pursue a degree.