Welcome

The job outlook in the field of nursing is robust. Let SCC help you become an Licensed Practical Nurse, and your opportunities are endless.

SCC's Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org.

Overview

Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities

1. All tuition, fees, books and related costs are the responsibility of the student.
2. If you are taking the part-time track, you must attend clinicals in-person, in Lincoln, Beatrice, Geneva or Falls City, Neb.

Program Outcomes:

The graduate practical nurse is prepared to:

1. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care using the nursing process to meet the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the individual.
2. Communicate (oral and written) effectively to establish relationships with the patient, families, significant others, health care team members and the community.
3. Practice entry level nursing under the direction of a registered nurse or a licensed practitioner.
4. Assess the health status and culture of individuals throughout the lifespan, identifying their needs and contributing to formation of the nursing diagnosis/patient problems.
5. Provide safe, evidence based care by creating a caring environment conducive to safety and health.
6. Direct and assign nursing interventions that may be performed by others.
7. Accept accountability for nursing actions by functioning within one’s educational preparation, the state’s scope of practice, and the nursing code of ethics.
8. Accept responsibility for personal and professional growth integrating evidence based practice.

Criminal Background Check

A Criminal Background Check is required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of the CBC, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this Criminal Background Check.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College that requires a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility are required to submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation.

How to get started

• Program Admission Checklist
• Health Sciences Application
• Program Admission Criteria
• Immunizations

Please submit your success plan to Kristin Ruiz if you apply to the Beatrice, Geneva/York, or Falls City campus and Ashley Fritz if you apply to the Lincoln campus.

The Lincoln campus fall 2019 term is full. Beatrice, Falls City, and Geneva locations are still accepting applications for the fall 2019 start date. Applications for the full-time track will be available January 15th-Febuary 15th for a summer 2020 term start date.

Mission

Employment Outlook

According to the Nebraska Department of Labor, the expected growth in the nursing field is 25 percent during the next 10 years. SCC graduates report an average starting salary of $36,816 annually.

View Gainful Employment Information in this Program of Study.

Starting Terms

Fall, Spring terms.

Please call Admissions Office.
Beatrice Campus 402-228-8214 or
Lincoln Campus 402-437-2600.

View your calendar conversion plan.