Nursing Program Options
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing Degree is designed to be completed in two (2) years of full-time course work following completion of prerequisite courses. Following graduation, you will be eligible to take the National Council of State Board of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Read more.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
You can take a one semester course and be eligible to take the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) certification exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Pursue your Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at the same time you are working toward your Associate degree. Thanks to partnerships with The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) & Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU), Nursing Dual Enrollment programs make it possible for students to remain in Craig and work towards earning a BSN. Read more.
Look at our Numbers
The Nursing Program at CNCC strives to achieve the following Outcomes:
- NCLEX Pass Rate Goal: CNCC’s three-year mean for the licensure exam pass rate will be at or above the national mean for the same three-year period;
- CNCC 3 year mean = 83.7% National Mean = 82%
- Degree Completion Goal: 80% of students at CNCC will successfully complete the nursing program within 150% (6 semesters) of the time from entry into the program;
- CNCC Completion Rates: Class of 2017 = 90% Class of 2018 = 83% Class of 2019 = 82%
- Job Placement Goal: 85% of CNCC graduates who respond to the Graduate survey will have employment as a registered nurse within 9-12 months of graduation;
- CNCC Nursing Job Placement Rates: Class of 2016 = 91.7% Class of 2017 = 84% Class of 2018 = 95%
Accreditation
The associate degree nursing program at Colorado Northwestern Community College located at the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig Campus, located in Craig, Colorado is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
