Nursing - Craig Campus
Nursing Program Overview
The faculty of the Nursing Program at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) believe that nursing is both an art and a science. Nursing demands an interest and aptitude for science, well developed critical thinking and analytical skills, technical expertise, compassion, and the ability to provide human comfort and kindness. Nurses play a vital role in the health and safety of our community.
Our mission is to provide a quality nursing education that prepares the graduate to become a competent member of the nursing profession who delivers nursing care to a diverse population in an ever-changing healthcare environment in a variety of healthcare settings.
The Nursing Program at CNCC is located on the Craig Campus and offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing degree program. Following completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Board of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
CNCC also offers an affiliated Nurse Aide course. Following completion of the 4 credit classroom / lab and concurrent 1 credit clinical courses, students become eligible to take a Nurse Aide Certification Exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
Each program is designed to meet the needs and educational requirements of diverse students interested in a career in nursing and workforce demands.
Program Outcomes
The Nursing Program at CNCC strives to achieve the following Outcomes:
- 80% of the students will complete their program within 18 months of the projected completion date;
- 85% of the students will successfully score at or above the National average score on the RN Exit Exam;
- Graduate performance on the NCLEX-RN will be at or above the national pass rate;
- 90% of graduates will have employment as a registered nurse within nine months of graduation as measured on the Graduate Follow-up survey tool;
- 80% of graduates will moderately to strongly agree with the statement of overall satisfaction as measured on the Student Exit Evaluation.
The Nursing Program at CNCC is fully approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON) and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.nlnac.org
For more information about the CNCC Nursing Program and others in the state of Colorado, please visit the CSBON at http://www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/index.htm
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