Nursing Program

The nursing program at Greenfield 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Greenfield 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 42 years.

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Greenfield Community College

130 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA

About
Greenfield Community College, located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is a public two year institution founded in 1962 and dedicated to providing academic and career educations for residents in the community. The school is one of the many that comprise the Massachusetts Community Colleges System. The school is a hub for cultural activity, holding various events throughout the year, as well as maintaining ties with local businesses to assist in workforce development. The school has an average enrollment of 3000 annually and is dedicated to providing those students with the best education possible.

Academics
Greenfield Community College offers students opportunities through transfer programs and career training options. Students choosing to transfer will complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to one's desired schools to transfer the earned credits and finish the final two years of their bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide education in a specific field, preparing the individual for employment. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree and assisting in the acquisition of employment after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students may enroll at GCC if they meet the minimum requirements for admission, which include a high school diploma or equivalent or being 18 years of age or older. Students must complete the application, pay fees, provide transcripts and test scores, and take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants and is awarded based on a student's financial needs. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used by the school to construct a financial aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Greenfield Community 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).