All nursing certificate and degree programs participate in a selective admissions process. Applications for ADN and PN programs for the Fall 2025 admissions cycle will be available April 1, 2025 - May 28, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. All documents must be uploaded on the application for full consideration.
Students applying to the Nursing program for Fall 2025 will need to take MAT 1120 Clinical Calculations plus BIO 1010 Biology Foundations OR BIO 1111 General College Biology for admissions into Nursing programs. Nurse Aide classes or license is no longer a requirement for admission. Please see Application Process – 2025 Admissions for more information.
Our faculty members are experienced professionals who provide quality education to our students. The diverse backgrounds of our faculty members include specialization in obstetrics, pediatrics, critical care, mental health and primary care.
The department offers an array of learning tools and cutting-edge technology to enhance your experiences and overall education, including learning labs with low- and high-tech manikins and a simulation center at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center. These experiences make it possible for you to practice in different real-life scenarios.
Our collaborative relationships with local hospitals allow us to provide you the clinical experiences necessary to accomplish graduate competencies and acquire work-ready skills.
Our nursing program offers a wide-variety of pathways into the nursing profession and support students and professionals with advancing their careers in nursing.
The Practical Nursing certificate program teaches you skills of direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. It offers theoretical and applied instruction in classrooms, simulated laboratories, and clinical settings. It integrates education in adult, gerontological, obstetric, pediatric, and psychiatric-mental health nursing. Your clinical learning will take place in diverse types of institutions After successfully completing the first two semesters of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Practical Nursing National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). Successful performance on the NCLEX-PN will award you state licensure and qualify you for the title of Registered Nurse (RN).
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program expands on the Practical Nursing program through the further development of clinical skills and clinical judgment for independent management of patients. Students will develop advanced critical thinking skills vital to the safe management of stable to critical-care patients. Entry-level courses prepare students to develop communication and leadership skills to enable you to direct and supervise ancillary personnel and work effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Students who have completed the first year of the ADN program are eligible to "exit out" of the program and pursue their Practical Nursing certificate if unable to complete the ADN program. After completing all requirements, you will receive the AAS degree. Successful performance on the NCLEX-RN will award you state licensure and qualify you for the title of Registered Nurse (RN).
Our nursing program offers Licensed Paramedics and Licensed Practical Nurses the opportunity to complete their training to become Registered Nurses by entering our Bridge Program and completing transitionary and second-year nursing courses.
The RN-BSN Bachelor's program is designed for Registered Nurses to prepare them for leadership and advanced roles in the healthcare industry. The BSN program prepares RNs to navigate the competitive nursing work arena through the integration of current knowledge, research, and information literacy, application of information management technology, demonstration of leadership skills, and advocacy at local, state, national and global levels for patients and for the nursing profession with regard to healthcare policy. BSN prepared nurses are able to meet the increasing professional challenges of healthcare in all settings.
Existing ADN students are eligible for dual-enrollment into the RN-BSN program after completing their first-year of courses and meeting eligibility requirements. This fast-track option enables students to graduate with their bachelor's degree in a fraction of the time and cost compared to attending multiple programs to complete your career training.
Through these stackable certificate and degree options, the nursing program supports the demands of the healthcare industry and delivers high-quality education opportunities for students and professionals to advance their careers.
