Nursing
- Estimated Length of Program: 2 years
- Credential Awarded: Associate in Science in Nursing
- Full Program Details in STCC Academic Catalog
Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate about health conditions, and provide support to patients and their families. You will be taught to communicate effectively, provide health promotion and maintenance, and administer care to persons with health problems.
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Info Sessions
Please join one of our virtual info sessions (listed below) to learn more about the program and STCC.
Enrollment Deadlines
This is an Open Enrollment program, which means you can enroll for classes at the start of any semester. We advise you to apply for admission to STCC at least one semester before you enroll so we can help get you the most financial aid available.
Transfer Options
Students who complete an associate degree in Nursing are eligible to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year institution.
STCC offers specific transfer agreements with Salve Regina University, Southern New Hampshire University, and Westfield State University, in addition to opportunities at many UMass and Massachusetts state university campuses through the MassTransfer program.
Students interested in transferring should begin planning during their first semester at STCC. Contact the STCC Advising and Transfer Center.
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The Registered Nurse at the associate degree level will be prepared for a career that provides compassionate care for all ages in a variety of health care settings.
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Program News
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January 13, 2025
STCC offers accelerated nursing program this fall
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July 31, 2024
Decades after graduating, nursing alumni keep strong ties to STCC
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May 3, 2024
Graduating nursing student finds support at STCC during family challenge
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February 16, 2024
STCC nursing student joins the Springfield Colleen Court
Accreditation
The STCC Nursing Program is approved and regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/dhpl/nursing/
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
239 Causeway Street, 2nd Floor,
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617.973.0900 or 800.414.0168
The Associate Degree nursing program at Springfield Technical Community College at One Armory Square located in Springfield, Massachusetts 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 made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
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