| Program description | The purpose of the nursing program, consistent with the mission and objectives of Community Colleges of Spokane, is to prepare men and women to assume entry-level positions as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) in the community. Program goals are integrated into the philosophy, conceptual framework, terminal objectives and course objectives for the program. Program of study includes both nursing and general education courses. Supervised clinical experience is provided in selected nursing areas. After the second quarter, the student is eligible to take the Washington state exam for the Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC). At the completion of the first four quarters, the student is eligible to write the NCLEX Practical Nursing examination. At the completion of seven quarters of the nursing curriculum, the graduate may write the NCLEX exam for Registered Nurse. The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Admission requirements: please see SCC program description. |