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School of Health and Sciences - Nursing Program
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
About the Program
Every state in the nation, including New Mexico, has a shortage of nurses. As a nurse, you can touch a life in a way no one else can. The Santa Fe Community College nursing program is designed to get you to work immediately after graduation. In roughly three years, you can earn an associate's degree in nursing and then apply for licensure. The program is approved by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Graduates of SFCC's nursing program are eligible to become licensed as registered nurses (RNs) and are qualified to provide comprehensive health care to their clients. Students in the program learn the theory and practice of nursing in the classroom, the lab, and a variety of practice settings. They also explore the RN's role in assisting clients with healthcare needs. The program accepts first-year admissions, Paramedics, LPNs, re-entry and transfer students.
Admission to the Program
All students interested in the nursing program must apply for admission both to SFCC and to the nursing program (see Admission Requirements). After completing the prerequisites, students with no prior nursing education are admitted into the first level of the program; they must then complete their nursing studies within two years of admission. For Paramedic, LPN, re-entry, and transfer students, the amount of time required to complete the program varies according to their specific needs. All graduating students receive the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing. This program articulates with the University of New Mexico's Bachelor of Science nursing completion program.
Students who are interested in the nursing program should inquire about the special support program to assist pre-nursing students.
Students who successfully complete Associate in Applied Science degrees in nursing are eligible to apply to take the National Board Examination (NCLEX-RN) to qualify for licensure as registered nurses in New Mexico. The SFCC nursing program is approved by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Students who plan to take the licensure examination in other states are advised to contact the state's board of nursing for specific requirements.
Prospective students who have been convicted of a felony are advised to contact the appropriate state board of nursing prior to admission to determine his or her eligibility for licensure. Some agencies have specific requirements of the nursing program such as fingerprinting, background check or drug testing. etc.
The nursing program accepts first-year admissions, LPNs, Paramedics, re-entry and transfer students. It is the student's responsibility to seek pre-nursing advising about course requirements and the application process. Class size is limited and admissions are based on space available. Selection of students may be based on college GPA for courses that are appropriate to the nursing curriculum, health care-related work experiences and written essays. Students are considered pre-nursing students prior to admission to the nursing program and nursing students thereafter.
Career Opportunities:
- Surgical, obstetrical or pediatric nurse in a hospital
- Clinical nurse
- Long-term care facility nurse
- Nursing home or home health-care worker
- School or public health nurse
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For more information, please contact the Nursing Education Department, (505) 428-1323, nursinged@sfcc.edu.