Allied Health / Nursing Programs of Study

 

Two-Year Associate Degrees


Associate Degree Nursing

Social Work

 

One-Year Certificates


Medical Assistant

Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Office Assistant

Practical Nursing

 

Less-Than-One-Year Certificates


Certified Nurse Assistant

Medical Biller

Medical Coder

 

Requirements


Associate of Applied Science

General Requirements for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree include:

  • Successfully complete all of the requirements in the curriculum
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or higher for all credit earned at Shawnee Community College
  • Earn a minimum of twenty (20) semester hours of credit at Shawnee Community College
  • Submit an application for graduation by the published deadline
  • Pay all tuition and fees

 

One-Year Certificate Programs

General Requirements for graduation with a One-Year Certificate include:

  • Successfully complete all of the requirements in the curriculum
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or higher
  • Earn a minimum of one-half of the required credit hours of the curriculum at Shawnee Community College
  • Submit an application for graduation by the published deadline
  • Pay all tuition and fees

 

NCLEX


NCLEX Pass Rates

 

Our Mission


The Nursing Department incorporates the college’s philosophy, values and purposes into the nursing programs. It is also the philosophy of the nursing faculty that these three traits are essential for a successful career in healthcare: knowledge, compassion and professionalism.

Knowledge of one’s profession and responsibilities provides the tools essential to be a safe and competent practitioner of nursing. Compassion is the art of caring for fellow human beings whether they be a patient, family member, or peer. Professionalism, the manner in which a person behaves, speaks, acts and presents him or herself, promotes respect and credibility in the workplace. These three traits are cultivated throughout the nursing programs.

Nursing is both an art and a science. It is a learned profession based on an understanding of the human condition across the life span and the relationships of an individual with others and within the environment. The nature of nursing is continually evolving. Nursing practice is founded on a professional body of knowledge that integrates concepts from the biological, behavioral and social sciences.

The goal of nursing is to promote comfort and support quality health care. The nurse assists individuals throughout their life span to attain optimal levels of functioning by responding to the needs, conditions and events that result from actual or potential health problems (2003, NCSBN).

 

Contact


Admissions and Advising

618-634-3200
Toll Free 1-800-481-2242
admissions@shawneecc.edu