Welcome to Nursing at CNCC

Welcome to Nursing at CNCC

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At CNCC, we believe that nursing is both an art and a science. Becoming a nurse demands an interest and aptitude for science, well-developed critical thinking and technical skills, and the ability to provide human comfort and kindness. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares graduates to become competent nursing professionals who deliver the full spectrum of nursing care to diverse populations in an ever-changing healthcare environment. One aspect that truly sets the CNCC Nursing Program apart is our commitment to customer service and student advising. In addition, the applicant pool from which we admit students is relatively low compared to other nursing programs. If you meet all the requirements for admission, chances are good you'll be accepted right away. As a vital part of CNCC's Craig Campus, the Nursing program offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. 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 four-credit classroom/lab and concurrent one-credit clinical courses, students become eligible to take a Nurse Aide Certification Exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

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Mission Statement

The mission of the nursing program is to provide quality education that prepares the learner to become a member of the profession of nursing, meeting the needs of a diverse population, in an ever-changing health care environment in rural and urban settings.

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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, Inc.
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 with conditions. 

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at the CNCC ACEN Accreditation Page.

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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.
• Degree Completion Goal: 80% of students will complete their program of study within 4 semesters from of the first nursing course (NUR 1009).
• 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.

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