A career in nursing offers an opportunity to serve and care for others in their greatest time of need. Whether in a hospital setting, long-term care facility, home-health care, school nurse, or even in research, nurses are the frontlines to patient care.
They advocate for their patients’ health and are leaders in the world of healthcare. The nursing field offers a rewarding career and the daily opportunity to positively impact others.
“Becoming a nurse is one of the most selfless acts a person can undertake. In a society of so many different races, cultures, customs, and beliefs, nurses are a universal gift to all, and the dedicated work that they do and kindness they deliver on a daily basis should serve as a reminder of the fundamental humanity inside us all. “ -Ariel Jacoby
Northeastern's Nursing Program has a long history of success in producing graduates that excel in the nursing field. Our nursing programs offer small class sizes to allow individual attention to all nursing students in the classroom, laboratory and clinical setting.
" I loved the program and I miss everyone from my class :)"
"I just want to say, I am very thankful I went to NJC's nursing program. I truly believe going here has made me into the nurse I am today! All of you were supportive and your doors were always open when I needed to confide in someone! :)"
"I enjoyed attending NJC's nursing school. I felt welcomed and supported through out school. Instructors were knowledgeable and were very understanding. I loved all the clinical sites, I learned a lot and explored possible job interests for the future."
"I am very grateful for the time and dedication the staff and teachers gave us for the nursing profession. Because of these I was able to equip myself with knowledge and skills to provide my residents with quality care. Thank you!"
"They do a good job"
"I can not say enough great things about this program when I was attending. The instructors took the time that I needed for my learning! Great program."
"Great Program"
(Taken from the Class of 2021 Graduate Survey)
Nursing students are given a variety of clinical experiences that allows the student to see the variety of employment options available to a nursing graduate. Clinical sites include:
In addition all full time faculty are mastered prepared nurse educators with a wide variety of expertise in the nursing field. Nursing students are offered a great deal of support while working on obtaining a nursing degree.
The nursing department has a Life Skills Coach who will assist students to manage the demands of nursing school both on an individual basis and in small groups. In addition students are able to get free tutoring from a professional nursing tutor through our Monahan Learning Center.
There are 5 prerequisite courses required to enter the nursing program.
Each student must earn at least a "C" or better for each of the prerequisite courses and the overall Grade point average (GPA) must be a 2.5
Science courses (BIO prefix) are valid for 7 years.
The nursing professional works in a variety of settings to include: hospitals, nursing homes, clinics
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in home health environments to care for older patients.
A number of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, have become more prevalent in recent years. LPNs and LVNs will be needed to assist and care for patients with chronic conditions in skilled nursing and other extended care facilities. In addition, many procedures that once could be done only in hospitals are now being done outside of hospitals, creating demand in other settings, such as outpatient care centers.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median annual wage for Licensed Practical Nurses at $46,240 for May 2018
Program Name Practical Nurse (L.P.N. Training)
This program is designed to be completed in 60 weeks.
This program will cost $12,156 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: College Scorecard
NJC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The institutional accrediting agency evaluates the entire educational organization. In addition NJC’s nursing program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program and the LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Program at Northeastern Junior College located in Sterling, CO is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program and the LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
