Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 258300
- Phone: (603) 578-8900
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
69%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,678Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nursing Program
The nursing program at Great Bay 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer nursing program.
The Nursing program at Great Bay 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 19 years.
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Great Bay Community College
505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH
Great Bay Community College, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire began in 1945 as part of a state initiative to fill the need for trade schools, particularly for veterans returning from World War II. Over the years the focus and name of the school have changed, though not the desire to provide quality education to its service community.
GBCC has added locations and programs over time. The school officially became known as Great Bay Community College in 2008 and moved to a renovated Portsmouth Campus in 2009.
Academics
Great Bay Community College offers a variety of courses the result in certificates or degrees. The school has exceptional vocational and technical certificate programs and well as programs designed for assistance in transferring to a four year institution.
Programs offered include:
- Accounting
- Hospitality Management
- Criminal Justice
- Liberal Arts
- Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Massage Therapy
- Biotechnology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at GBCC should complete and submit the application along with all relevant transcripts. Once submitted, students will be asked to place a tuition deposit. During this time students will take a placement exam and meet with a counselor to discuss program availability and goals. Once completed students will complete the registration form and begin their education at GBCC.
Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which should be completed and submitted prior to the posted deadline. Various federal and state aid is available and a financial aid counselor will assist in determining which form aid is right for each individual.
Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Great Bay Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 41 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 41 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Nursing program at Great Bay Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Great Bay Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Great Bay Community College may offer student services including:
- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Great Bay Community College is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Softball
- Volleyball