Nursing Program

The nursing program at North Seattle 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 Washington colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at NSCC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 15 years.

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North Seattle Community College (NSCC)

5239 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA

North Seattle Community College, located in the city of Seattle, is an urban student’s paradise and a fantastic starting place for those looking to acquire a 2-year degree with guaranteed acceptance into a state college.

NSCC offers pre-college programs that include GED testing and ESL, as well as the opportunity to earn an array of associate’s degrees and career training in over 50 certificate programs.

With over 14,000 students enrolled each year, NSCC has a robust and thriving student life that includes a symphonic band, theater, self-published literary/art magazine, art gallery, and espresso bar.

The cost to attend North Seattle Community College is $107.00 per credit hour for in-state residents. The cost for out-of-state students is $279.00 per credit hour.

NSCC also offers a wide array of services to its students, such as: childcare, tutoring, career services, counseling, internship location assistance, disability services, student leadership training, and multicultural programs.

Applying to North Seattle Community College is simple and easy. Prospective students can complete their applications online or in-person. All tuition and fees can also be paid in full online or in-person on campus.

NSCC is also currently offering programs for international students who wish to pursue an education in the United States. These programs include help with English as a second language. Students who reside in America can also take advantage of NSCC’s study abroad program.

If you are interested in attending North Seattle Community College or would like to learn more, click here to access their official web site.

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).