Nursing Programs at SCC
Associate Degree in Nursing
Program Information
The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing is one-year program designed for students who are licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and meet all other admission requirements. Students integrate the concepts of health promotion and health maintenance that reflect Dorothea Orem’s self-care model, into the practice setting. The integration of theory and practice provide students with experiences that enhance their current level of knowledge and skill and elevate them to their highest learning potential. The program prepares students to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive and intellectually challenging future. Clinical exposure includes rotations in critical care, community service and experiences with nurse practitioners. Students are dually admitted into Wilmington College’s bachelor of science in nursing program. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam at the end of the year.
Upon successfully completing this program, students should be able to:
- demonstrate critical thinking, integrating information and knowledge to solve problems;
- demonstrate proficiency in both written and verbal skills when interacting with colleagues, clients, providers or professionals;
- develop appropriate scientific, behavioral and cultural principles for the care of clients with complex needs in diverse settings;
- interpret ethical/legal principles related to practice and apply in an ethical and legal manner;
- possess essential knowledge, skills, and values necessary for the provision, management and coordination of health promotion and maintenance for individuals, family, groups and specialized populations;
- demonstrate proficiency in researching web based information, purposefully acknowledging the appropriateness of that information, and the ability to apply information for a specific purpose;
- value personal and professional growth through further educational endeavors; and
- demonstrate preparedness to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).