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Industry Description Nursing is the largest health care profession, nationally, regionally and locally. Employment for RNs will grow faster than all occupations through 2012. There will always be a need for nurses in hospitals, but an increasing number of nurses will be employed in home health, long-term care, and ambulatory care settings. Department Overview The Nursing program at WWCC is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission: 310 Israel Rd., Tumwater, WA 98501, phone (360) 236-4700, (www.doh.wa.gov). The Nursing program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC): 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, phone (212) 363-5555 ext. 153, (www.nlnac.org). CONTACTS: Walla Walla Campus Becky Manderscheid Nursing Secretary - Walla Walla Campus Office Location: 1802, Health Sciences Building 500 Tausick Way Walla Walla, Wa. 99362 rebecca.manderscheid@wwcc.edu Tel: (509) 527-4240 Fax: (509) 527-4226 Clarkston Campus Jenny Charlo Program Coordinator - Clarkston Campus Office Location: 2126, Health Sciences Building 1470 Bridge Street Clarkston, Wa. 99403 jennifer.charlo@wwcc.edu Tel: (509) 758-1706 Fax: (509) 758-1488 Degrees The Nursing program encompasses two professional levels of nursing: Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing. The college also has an NA (Nursing Assistant) program (see Allied Health). Graduates, upon successful completion of the licensing examination, may practice at the designated level. The Practical Nurse is able to recognize and meet the basic needs of the client while providing nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician in routine nursing situations. Students who complete the first year courses and additional coursework in the summer quarter are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nursing. If successful, they are licensed as practical nurses (LPN). The Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) utilizes the nursing process to provide and/or supervise client care while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided in complex and varied situations. Graduates who complete the ADN program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nursing. If successful, they are licensed as Registered Nurses (RN). Career Opportunities Scholarships Scholarships are available through the WWCC Foundation Office. Contact Linda Hardy, Director of Institutional Development. Scholarships other than those listed below may be available from time to time; check with the Financial Aid Office, Foundation Office and the bulletin boards in the nursing department.
Other Information The Nursing program strongly encourages students to complete as many of the nursing support courses as possible before entrance into the Nursing program. These courses provide points toward admission. For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp. |