Nursing
Your Compassionate Path to a Rewarding Career
The Nursing program at SCC prepares you for a fulfilling career in healthcare through hands-on clinical experiences and comprehensive classroom instruction. You'll learn essential skills in patient care, medical procedures and healthcare ethics while developing critical thinking abilities needed in today's healthcare settings. Our Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing tracks offer flexible pathways to become a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse. You will be well-prepared to pass licensing exams and provide quality care in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and other healthcare environments.
PROGRAM GOALS
Clinical Competence
Students will demonstrate proficiency in essential nursing skills including patient assessment, medication administration and intervention techniques while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and standards of practice. Graduates will be prepared to deliver evidence-based care in diverse healthcare settings with confidence and precision.
Critical Thinking
Students will develop advanced critical thinking and clinical judgment abilities to analyze complex patient situations, identify problems and implement appropriate nursing interventions. Graduates will effectively prioritize care, anticipate complications, and make sound decisions in rapidly changing healthcare environments.
Professional Communication
Students will master therapeutic communication techniques to interact effectively with patients, families and healthcare team members. Graduates will document care accurately, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocate for patients across various healthcare settings.
Practical Nursing
Diploma
Locations: Beatrice / Lincoln / Milford / Falls City
The Practical Nursing focus prepares students for an essential role in healthcare through focused clinical training and classroom instruction. This program emphasizes hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings while building your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and basic pharmacology. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN exam.
ESTIMATED TUITION
$7,214
CREDIT HOURS
38
PROGRAM LENGTH
2 Terms
SCHEDULE
Full-Time / Part-Time
STARTING TERM
Fall / Spring
Associate Degree Nursing
A.A.S.
Locations: Beatrice / Lincoln
The Associate Degree Nursing focus is the traditional pathway for those wanting to become registered nurses. Students learn essential skills in patient assessment, critical care and evidence-based practice while developing professional communication abilities. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
ESTIMATED TUITION
$13,453
CREDIT HOURS
66
PROGRAM LENGTH
4 Terms
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
STARTING TERM
Fall / Spring
Associate Degree Nursing, LPN-ADN Option
A.A.S.
Locations: Beatrice / Lincoln
The Associate Degree Nursing, LPN-ADN focus provides a specialized pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses to advance their careers to become Registered Nurses. Students build on their existing practical nursing knowledge and clinical experience to complete a degree in less time than traditional students. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
ESTIMATED TUITION
$11,823
CREDIT HOURS
68
PROGRAM LENGTH
4 Terms
SCHEDULE
Part-Time
STARTING TERM
Spring
WHY SCC?
What's the difference between an ADN and LPN nursing program?
Our ADN program prepares you to become a Registered Nurse with more advanced clinical skills and independent practice abilities. Our LPN program prepares you for direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. We offer both traditional ADN and LPN to ADN pathways to accommodate different career goals.
How long does it take to complete a nursing program at SCC?
Our ADN nursing programs are designed to be completed in 4 terms while the LPN program can be completed in less time.
What are the admission requirements for nursing programs?
Admission to our nursing programs is competitive and requires completion of prerequisite courses with minimum grades, entrance exams and sometimes healthcare experience. You'll work closely with an advisor who will guide you through the application process.
What is the NCLEX pass rate for SCC nursing graduates?
SCC nursing programs have consistently strong NCLEX pass rates above national averages. Our comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty and extensive clinical experiences prepare you thoroughly for these licensing exams.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients about health conditions and offer advice and emotional support to patients and their families. They work in various settings including hospitals, physicians' offices, home healthcare and nursing care facilities. ADN graduates can work in specialties such as medical-surgical, emergency, pediatric, or geriatric nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LPNs provide basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. They monitor patients' health, administer basic care, check vital signs, change dressings and help patients with daily activities. LPNs work in nursing homes, hospitals, physicians' offices and home healthcare services.
Next Steps
Program Chair
Additional Resources
- ADN Checklist (PDF)
- LPNS Checklist (PDF)
- Health Statement (PDF)
- Immunization Waiver Form (PDF)
- Essential Functions (PDF)
- CPR Training
- 24-25 Info Sheet Practical Nursing
- 24-25 Info Sheet ADN
Accreditation
- The Associate Degree Nursing program at Southeast Community College located in Lincoln,
NE is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
Lincoln NE 68508
402-471-4376 
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Southeast Community College located in Lincoln,
NE is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program located in Lincoln and Beatrice is Continuing Accreditation with conditions.
- Program Outcomes
- SCC’s Practical Nursing program is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing
and accredited by:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone 404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org. - The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
- Program Outcomes
State Licensure or Certification Requirements
- Nursing ADN:
- Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Nebraska belongs to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) compact. Any student passing the NCLEX-RN exam in Nebraska also may practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in any of the other compact States without reapplying for a license in that state, provided they meet the qualifications for holding a multi-state license.
- Member states of the compact are: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
- States and U.S. territories that do not belong to the compact, have pending legislation regarding NCSBN, or have partially implemented NCSBN standards are: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virgin Islands, Washington D.C.
- As states/territories join the NCSBN compact, this information will be updated accordingly. You also may access the NCSBN participant map at www.nursecompact.com.
- Practical Nursing:
- Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Nebraska belongs to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) compact. Any student passing the NCLEX-PN exam in Nebraska also may practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in any of the other compact states without reapplying for a license in that state provided they meet the qualifications for holding a multi-state license.
- Members of the compact are: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
- This program may not be offered in the following states and U.S. territories due to the state/territory has partially implemented NCSBN standards, has pending legislation regarding NCSBN or has not implemented: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virgin Islands, Washington D.C.
- As states/territories join the NCSBN compact, this information will be updated accordingly. You also may access the NCSBN participant map at www.nursecompact.com.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution
- Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution (NC-SARA) institution. As such, SCC is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.