Nursing Program

The nursing program at Pratt 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 Pratt 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 34 years.

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Pratt Community College (Pitt State)

1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS

Pratt Community College, located in Pratt, Kansas, has been serving residents in the area for over 72 years. The school offers a variety of programs for new students, returning adults, and individuals who wish to seek out single classes out of interest. The school also has on campus housing, and encourages on campus activities, clubs, and membership in one of the several athletic programs available. The school offers online courses as well as part of its mission to adapt to new technologies and provide students with the best educational opportunities possible.

Academics

Pratt Community College offers a number of academic and technical programs. Academic programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education and prepare them for transfer to a four year institution upon completion of the program. Technical and career courses provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter into the workforce immediately after graduation. Such programs will result in either an associate degree or certificate based on the program and area of study.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting and Business
• Automotive Technology
• Criminal Justice
• General Education
• Journalism and Communication

Admissions and Financial Aid

As a community college PCC follows an open enrollment policy allowing any student of age to enroll by completing the online application. Certain programs may have additional requirements, and availability in a particular program may be limited, thus it is recommended students register as early as possible. Financial aid is available through federal loans and grants, the application process for which may be started through the school's financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pitt State 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).