Northwest College Nursing Program Review

Located in Powell, Wyoming in the Shoshone River valley, Northwest College is on a 124-acre campus composed of 58 buildings, five residence halls and a student center.

Northwest College (NWC) offers a variety of programs in the discipline of nursing including an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing, a Nursing Assistant program and a Practical Nursing Certificate. The Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing is intended for individuals who wish to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant program is for individuals who wish to complete the program and work as a Certified Nursing Assistant and the Practical Nurse Certificate program is for individuals who wish to be employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree (AAS)

Individuals who complete the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree at Northwest College go on to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), in order to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree is approved by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Registered Nurses work in a variety of healthcare environments including; hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospices, nursing homes and a variety of other healthcare environments.

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree is two years in duration and is composed of four semesters. Prerequisites are mandatory for the course, so if an individual needs to complete prerequisites, the program could take longer to complete. Northwest College offers an Allied Health Specialization, for individuals who wish to prepare to take the Nursing program and work in Allied Health. If an individual plans to take a four-year degree program after the nursing program at Northwest College, they may need to have additional hours beyond nursing requirements in order to transfer as a junior student.

Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Northwest College is one year in duration, which is composed of three semesters of study. Certain prerequisites apply in order to complete this program, so it may take some students longer to complete than others. Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing Certificate program, individuals can go on to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing in order to become licensed as a Practical Nurse. Practical Nurses work in a variety of healthcare institutions including; hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians’ offices and many more, and often go on to apply to educational institutions in order to become a Registered Nurse.

Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)

The Nursing Assistant Program at Northwest College prepares individuals for an entry-level career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Certified Nursing Assistant’s work in a variety of healthcare institutions, in order to assist nurses and physicians in their daily tasks. Nursing Assistants must work under the supervision of a nurse or physician.

Individuals must apply to Northwest College directly, in order to be admitted into the nursing programs.

Contact:
Northwest College
231 West 6th Street
Powell, WY 82435,
United States
Phone: (307) 754-6000