STCC offers accelerated nursing program this fall
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College will offer a new Accelerated Nursing program option that will allow students to complete their RN degree in just 12 months.
The Accelerated Nursing program offers qualified students a rigorous academic experience, preparing them for rewarding roles as registered nurses. The program is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), paramedics and military medics looking to advance their careers.
It combines hands-on clinical training with coursework focused on nursing fundamentals, anatomy, microbiology and more. Graduates will be fully prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam, a critical step toward becoming a licensed registered nurse.
"Our program meets the needs of students who are ready to pursue nursing at an accelerated pace," said Christopher Scott, Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation. "With the growing demand for skilled nurses, this program positions graduates for immediate success in the field."
To apply, candidates must meet specific academic and professional requirements, including Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) benchmark scores, a year of patient care experience and appropriate certifications.
For more information about the program, including admissions requirements, please visit the program website, stcc.io/accelerated.
To apply, visit stcc.edu/apply. Applications for the first cohort of Accelerated Nursing students must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2025, and the first term will begin on May 19.
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 unequaled 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.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu