Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate program at Jefferson State Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Birmingham, AL. Under CIP code 51.3801 in the nursing field, the program prepares students to meet the educational requirements for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and enter practice as registered nurses in hospital, clinic, and community health settings.

The program combines foundational nursing science coursework with supervised clinical practice hours. Jefferson State Community College also offers a range of related allied health programs, including Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), all at the two- to four-year certificate level. The college additionally provides programs in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, reflecting the breadth of career and technical education available at the Birmingham campus.