Nursing Program

The nursing program at Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central 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 38 years.

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Seattle Central Community College

Also known as Seattle Central College

6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA

Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) is a two-year associate degree-awarding public educational institution that enrolls over 7,000 students. Located at 1701 Broadway in Seattle, WA, the mission of SCCC is to promote educational excellence in a multicultural urban setting by providing opportunities for academic achievement, workplace preparation and service to the community.

The Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees granted by the college are specifically designed to cater to students planning a four-year program at a regular college. The college has also recently introduced a Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science for those who have earned an A.A.S. degree in Social & Human Services or Interpreter Training. DTA/MRP Associate programs are also available for those seeking a career in Elementary and Middle School, or Secondary Math education. Per the DTA, all 90 credits can be transferred to one of many Washington State colleges for those pursuing higher education after their Associate’s degree.

Campus life is rich at SCCC: With a well-appointed library, health and fitness centers, art and dining opportunities abounding, students are encouraged to find the right balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and the college also runs several programs and waivers that help in various ways. A Veteran’s benefits program is also on offer at the college.

Several student services are offered at the college, including disability support, career counseling, IT services and much more.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seattle Central 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).