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Program of Study
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Technical Standards
Information Sessions
New Nursing Students
(New) Information Packet
Program Application
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Internal Transfers
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Educational Advancement
     for CT-CCNP Graduates
Financial Aid
Nursing Scholarships
Careers in Nursing
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Introduction Nursing + You = The Future

CT-CCNP Nursing Grads in the Field

 

 

The Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) is an innovative associate degree program offered at six Connecticut Community Colleges. The common nursing programming offers a four-semester curriculum designed to prepare registered nurses to function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nursing practice. Students within the program have the same admission and policy standards, which allows for greater student flexibility.

A graduate of the nursing program is awarded an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

The following six Connecticut Community Colleges offer the Nursing Program:

Capital Community College- Hartford
Gateway Community College- North Haven
Naugatuck Valley Community College- Waterbury

Northwestern Connecticut Community College- Winsted
Norwalk Community College- Norwalk
Three Rivers Community College- Norwich

 

All of the programs are individually approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Five of the programs (Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk & Three Rivers) are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; P: 404-975-5000, www.nlnac.org. The newest nursing program, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, has been granted Candidacy Status by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and is  currently in the process of seeking full accreditation.

Program Overview

The Nursing Program is a four-semester program which, upon successful completion, awards an Associate in Science Degree. Sixty-eight credits are required for graduation. The general education courses and nursing courses are sequenced to build from fundamental skills to complex critical thinking skills. The program is challenging in nature, demanding mathematics, science, social science and English skills as building blocks to all that encompasses nursing practice. Click here to look at the program of study in more detail.

All CT-CCNP students are required to complete a three-credit humanities or fine arts elective.  Courses that meet this requirement can be found here.

All students must be capable of performing the skills of a nursing student.  These technical standards reflect reasonable expectations of the RN student for the performance of common functions of the registered nurse. In adopting these standards the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program is mindful of the client's right to safe and quality health care provided both by our students and graduates.  The RN student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations. Click here to learn more about the Technical Standards required of our nursing students.

Information Sessions

Prospective nursing applicants are strongly advised to attend a Nursing Information Session conducted at the Colleges. Click here for a schedule of upcoming information sessions.

Information Packet

Click here to download the Nursing Information Packet. It is recommended that applicants read through this packet prior to applying for admission to the Nursing Program.

Applying to the CT-CCNP

The CT-CCNP requires students to complete the online nursing program application. The application period for the nursing program is November 1- February 1 of each year. All CT-CCNP applicants must complete the online nursing program application and submit all related documentation to the Admissions Office at the College of First Choice by the February 1st deadline. The "College of First Choice" is the college that the applicant would most like to attend.

Applicants may select a 2nd choice college at the initial time of application which will eliminate the necessity to apply to more than one college. An applicant should only list the college(s) to which s/he would be willing to commute.

Late applications and transcripts will not be accepted. Submission of a common nursing application to more than one of the six nursing colleges could affect the application status of a student.

Click here for information on how to complete the online CT-CCNP application.

Careers in Nursing

Today’s economy can create a challenging pathway of opportunities for all employment seekers.  The following link discusses how to search for positions, plan for key interviews, as well as the bright future for the nursing profession.  Click here for a source prepared to help you continue on the path of success in nursing. 

In order to assist you with acquiring your first nursing position, additional links and articles are provided that explore ways to overcome a variety of challenges.  In addition, this article explores more options for you that are just as vital as employment, such as educational advancement,  click here to read this great article.

Educational Advancement for CT-CCNP Graduates

The Connecticut Community College Nursing Program supports advancement of nursing through education.  Graduates of the CT-CCNP have the opportunity to continue their education at a number of baccalaureate and master's degree programs throughout the state and beyond.  Click here to learn more about the different agreements that are in place for our graduates.

 

Contacting the Colleges

Always contact your college of first choice with your questions.

Capital Community College
Mike Kriscenski
Counselor
(860) 906-5040
mkriscenski@ccc.commnet.edu
Northwestern CT Community College
Randi Camirand
Counselor
(860) 738-6356
rcamirand@nwcc.commnet.edu
Gateway Community College
Barbara Wolfer
Nursing Admissions
(203) 285-2388
bwolfer@gwcc.commnet.edu
Norwalk Community College
Bill Chagnon
Acting Director of Admissions
(203) 857-7090
wchagnon@ncc.commnet.edu

Naugatuck Valley Community College
Noreen Cerruto
Associate Director of Admissions
(203) 575-8079
ncerruto@nvcc.commnet.edu

Three Rivers Community College

Amy Rozek

Counselor

(860) 892-5722

nursingadmissions@trcc.commnet.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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