Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a certificate program (two to four years) at Southwestern Community College, a public institution in Creston, IA. This program falls within the registered nursing field (CIP 51.3801) and prepares students with the clinical knowledge and skills required for RN licensure.

Southwestern Community College offers a variety of other certificate programs, including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Carpentry/Carpenter (at both certificate levels), Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Students in the nursing certificate program can expect training in patient care fundamentals, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and clinical practicum hours leading to eligibility for the NCLEX-RN examination.