Our ACEN-accredited nursing program prepares you for licensure as a registered nurse in a variety of health care settings. Your training will include nursing courses, hands-on practice in the nursing simulation laboratory, computer-assisted instruction and supervised clinical experiences. As a graduate of the program, you could enter a Bachelor of Science in nursing program as a junior or senior at a four-year university or sit for the NECLEX-RN exam to go straight to work. SCC nursing faculty members believe there are varying levels of nursing practice that provide unique contributions to meet the health care needs of society. The curriculum allows each student to move from one level to the next including advancing to a Bachelor of Science, master's, or doctorate in nursing after graduation if the student desires. In the nursing classes, the students have both supervised clinical experience and classroom theory. Students study introduction to nursing, medical-surgical nursing including gerontology and pediatrics, prenatal nursing, mental health nursing, and beginning management/leadership concepts. Required clinical rotation hours vary and may include early morning (6:00 AM), evening, and weekend hours one or two days per week. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each support course is required to move to the competitive scoring process. Only the courses required in the first four quarters will be considered in the GPA calculation. Mission Statement SCC’s Nursing Program meets community needs by preparing graduates for entry-level practice in a variety of health care settings. The Nursing Program offers quality, student-centered education, emphasizing critical thinking skills, clinical reasoning, patient-centered care, and lifelong learning. Nursing students are provided with the opportunity to succeed in a supported environment that enhances individual and professional growth through academic, personal and professional development. Nursing graduates are well prepared to transfer their nursing degree credits in pursuit of their next step in their educational plan. The nursing program reflects SCC’s Mission in its support of a diverse community of adult learners. This program is best suited for students who: Want to complete their Registered Nursing requirements and leave ready for licensure to enter the workforce after graduation. Want to transfer to a four-year institution to complete advanced degrees like a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing upon completion of their RN. Please visit our Detailed Information page for more information.