Nursing Program

The nursing program at Cloud County Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Cloud County Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 45 years.

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Cloud County Community College

Also known as Central Christian College

1200 S Main, McPherson, KS

About
Cloud County Community College, located in Concordia, Kansas, was founded in 1965. The school was located at a temporary campus for three years, followed by moving to its permanent location. In 1997 the school added a second campus in junction city to expand its service area and provide a wider variety of services and programs to residents. Cloud County Community College offers student housing opportunities, which is rare among two year institutions.

Academics
Cloud County Community College offers a variety programs that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, and result in a certificate or associate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Communications
• Early Childhood Education
• Graphic Design
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions will be admitted upon completion of the admissions process. Though not required for admissions, students are encouraged to take the ACT exam, with those who score a 26 or higher eligible for the ACT scholarship. Students must also supply their transcripts prior to enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be required to provide additional financial information prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the accuracy of the information on the FAFSA.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Christian College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).