SCC launches Practical Nursing career path
SCC student Kari Putnam of Sylva works with a simulation mannequin in a lab on the college’s Jackson Campus. Donated photo
For anyone looking to get into the field of nursing, Southwestern Community College will offer a Practical Nursing program starting in the spring semester.
Applications are being accepted now, and classes start Jan. 16.
It’s a one-year program, and students who complete the classes and clinical work will earn a diploma and become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses to become licensed at the conclusion of the Fall 2024 semester.
Using a holistic approach, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) aim to improve the health and quality of life of their patients.
“This is a great way to quickly join the nursing profession, or it can be a gateway for getting into our associate degree program, which allows individuals to become Registered Nurses,” said Amy Banner, SCC’s Nursing Program Director. “There’s a tremendous need for LPNs at healthcare facilities throughout and beyond our area.”
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Graduates can work in hospitals, long-term care facility clinics and physician’s offices.
For more information, or to apply for this new program, contact Linda Deeb at 828.339.4367 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Fern Aspen at 828.339.4096 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
