Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate program at Northwest Shoals Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Muscle Shoals, AL. The program prepares students for entry into the nursing profession through a combination of classroom-based nursing education and supervised clinical practice in healthcare settings.

This program falls within the nursing field (CIP 51.3801) and is designed to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. Northwest Shoals Community College also offers a range of other health and trades programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Carpentry, and Salon/Beauty Salon Management. The nursing program provides foundational knowledge in anatomy, pharmacology, patient care, and clinical decision-making.