Nursing Program

The nursing program at Pueblo 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 Colorado colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Pueblo 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 33 years.

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Pueblo Community College (PPCC)

5675 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

About
Pueblo Community College, located in Pueblo, Colorado, traces its  founding to 1933 through the establishment of Southern Colorado Junior College. By 1937 the school joined the Pueblo County Junior College District and changed its name to Pueblo Junior College. The school became a four year institution in 1961 known as Southern Colorado State College. By the 1970's the school had established a two year branch campus that was made into a separate entity in 1978. By 1982  it became known as Pueblo Community College. The school maintains high academic standards and is constantly reviewing facilities, services and programs to ensure that the standards for current and future students are met. PCC is a member of the Colorado Community College System.

Academics
Pueblo Community College offers a variety of programs and services aimed at meeting the needs of residents of its service area. Academic transfer programs allow students to take on a curriculum that matches the first two years of a four year program, followed by the application to bachelor degree granting institutions in order to continue one's education. Transfer to public Colorado institutions is facilitated by agreements in place that ease requirements, though those individuals interested in transfer to private or out of state schools should meet with a counselor to discuss transfer and curriculum options.

Career training programs provide students with an education in a given field or industry with the intention of assisting them in entering the workforce as a qualified professional. Students will participate in a traditional and practical courses as needed by the program, with practical courses providing training and development in a controlled environment under the supervision of professionals. These programs take between one and two years to complete, and give the student an associate degree or certificate which demonstrates competency.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Dental Assisting
• Interior Design

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individual interested in attending Pueblo Community COllege may do so if they are a high school graduate, or 18 years of age or older. Interested students must complete the application for admissions, pay all fees, supply transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are also encouraged to participate in new student orientation and to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum prior to the selection of courses.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided by which will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine the extent of a given student's need and their aid program eligibility when constructing his or her financial aid packet. Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year and it is recommended that the application be completed in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PPCC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).