STCC earns top ranking for 2-year nursing program

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College’s nursing program earned a top ranking from an organization that provides an overview of nursing programs across the country.

In its 2021 rankings, Nursing Schools Almanac included STCC in its list of the best associate degree in nursing programs in Massachusetts.

STCC’s program has consistently earned top rankings from various organizations. In 2020, STCC made Nursing Schools Almanac list of best programs in the state. In a separate ranking, an education website called Nursing Process ranked STCC’s program No. 8 in the state for 2020.

“We are excited to be recognized again as having one of the best nursing programs in the state,” said Christopher Scott, Dean of the School of Health & Patient Simulation. “We would not be consistently ranking as a top program if it weren’t for our talented faculty and staff.”

Lisa Fugiel, Director of Nursing and Assistant Dean for the School of Health & Patient Simulation, noted that many of the region’s nurses come from the STCC program.

“We have strong partnerships with medical centers in the region who look to us to prepare the future workforce,” Fugiel said. “I’m proud that we once again have been recognized as one of the best programs.”

The STCC School of Health & Patient Simulation offers students opportunities to receive extensive experiential, hands-on learning at the nationally recognized SIMS Medical Center on campus. Students practice on robotic patient simulators. They also train at clinical sites including hospitals and healthcare centers in the Springfield and Pioneer Valley region.

I’m proud that we once again have been recognized as one of the best programs, LIsa Fugiel, Director of Nursing, Assistant Dean at STCC

Nursing Schools Almanac named STCC the 12^th best Associate Degree in Nursing Program in Massachusetts. The organization’s research team compiled an extensive database of student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). 

All aspiring registered nurses in the United States must pass the NCLEX-RN before they may commence practice.

Students who graduate from STCC’s nursing program can enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university to continue with their education.

Nursing Schools Almanac used its database to calculate each program’s NCLEX-RN pass rate among first-time test takers.

The Almanac reported a 85.7 percent NCLEX-RN pass rate among first-time test takers. Data was analyzed between 2011 and 2020.

Interested in applying to STCC? Visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.

About Springfield Technical Community College

STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

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