The Practical Nursing Program at SCC will open doors to an exciting career in nursing in under a year! The program offers hands-on experience in the lab, simulation, and clinical settings as well as interactive classroom instruction. Local facilities are offering positions in hospitals, extended care, home health, clinics, mental health, and many more. This program will give you the training you need to not only get hired but enter the workforce feeling excited and confident. The demand for Licensed Practical Nurses is projected to grow 5% from 2022-2032 and local employers have been instrumental in the development of this program. SCC Students can expect a robust curriculum developed in partnership with our Nursing program and faculty. Students will be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. All support courses must be completed prior to acceptance but ENGL& 101 and MATH& 146 may be in progress during the quarter students apply to the program. Before students will be accepted and start the program, they must complete all support courses with a 2.5 GPA or better. There is an application process and requirements students must satisfy to be eligible. Please consult the Program Requirements and Application Requirements pages of this website in addition to meeting with a counselor for program specific advising. This program is best suited for students who: Want to enter the workforce in healthcare with more advanced skills than a Certified Nursing Assistant and are building a career in healthcare. Are interested in working in the field to gain additional experience before starting an RN program. Students who would like to go to work in the nursing field with less time commitment than an RN program. Please visit our website for more information.