Connecticut Community College Nursing Program

The Naugatuck Valley Community College nursing program is one of six community college nursing programs in Connecticut that have formed a collaborative called the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) (http://www.ct.edu/academics/nursing). This collaborative shares a common nursing curriculum which offers an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and prepares graduates for entry into practice as a Registered Nurse. Courses in social and biological sciences, liberal arts and nursing provide the foundation for the practice of nursing. Graduates are prepared to work as entry-level practitioners in health care settings that provide acute care, extended are, rehabilitative care, outpatient care and more. The CT-CCNP is approved collaboratively by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The associate degree nursing program at Naugatuck Valley Community College at the located in Waterbury, Connecticut 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 decision 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

 

Nursing Program Mission, Vision, and Philosophy

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The CT-CCNP Philosophy:

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Admissions Process and Requirements

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Advanced Placement

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Clinical Sites

Clinical learning experiences are planned as an integral part of nursing courses and held at a variety of healthcare settings, such as: hospitals, extended care facilities, and selected community health centers. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from assigned clinical sites. Clinical experiences may be assigned during daytime, evening, or weekend hours. Assignment of clinical sites is at the discretion of the nursing faculty.

Waiver of Licensure Guarantee

The curriculum for the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) at Naugatuck Valley Community College meets the state education requirements for a Registered Nurse license in Connecticut. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing registered nurse exam (NCLEX-RN) in Connecticut. Graduation from the CT-CCNP does not guarantee a license to practice nursing. Licensure requirements and permission to take the NCLEX-RN examination are established by the State Board for Nursing.  

The CT-CCNP has not determined if the associate degree registered nurse program meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants should investigate licensure requirements prior to accepting an offer of admission to any CT CCNP program. The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. Students who intend to seek licensure in any state other than Connecticut need to consult with the state professional licensing board. The state professional licensing boards make the decision on whether an individual is eligible for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure. Websites for each State Regulatory Agency for Nursing can be found at this link: www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm