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Associate of Science

Nursing

Program Overview

The associate degree nursing program at Naugatuck Valley Community College shares a common nursing curriculum with six other community colleges called the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP). Graduates are awarded an Associate in Science degree in nursing and are eligible to apply for the national licensure exam through the CT Department of Public Health. Sixty-five credits are required for graduation. The general education courses and a concept-based nursing curriculum model are sequenced to build from fundamental skills to more complex critical thinking skills. The nursing program, challenging in nature, demands that mathematics, science, social science and English skills be used as building blocks to further a student's knowledge of nursing practice.  

Program Director

Carol Gabriele

NVCC's nursing program is rated among the top four programs in Connecticut. Read more about this distinction.

Earn a degree

  • Career-oriented students are prepared for working in acute care nursing, long-term care, and outpatient care.
  • Graduates of NVCC have the opportunity to continue their education at a number of baccalaureate and advanced degree programs throughout the state and nationally.

Nursing Program Information Sessions

Please check back for info session dates.

Zeta Omega Chapter

Congratulations on CT State Community College-Naugatuck Valley being successfully chartered as the Zeta Omega Chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society.

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Accredited by the ACEN

Approval and Accreditation

The Associate Degree nursing program at Naugatuck Valley Community College is approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health and accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

Fax: (404) 975-5020
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web: www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the nursing program is:  Continuing Accreditation

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Program Completion / NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

Thinking of Embarking on a Career in Nursing?

With salaries climbing, opportunities expanding, and the demand for nursing services on the rise, it is an exciting time to do so.

With increasingly complex health care needs and an aging population, the demand for highly qualified and skilled nurses to join the workforce continues to increase. Nursing is a challenging career that offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth over a life-time. With salaries climbing, opportunities expanding, and the demand for nursing services on the rise, it is an exciting time to embark on a nursing career. NVCC offers new students and those seeking a career change an education to enter the nursing field as Registered Nurses who are eligible for employment in a variety of health care settings. 

More Information

      ALL sessions are given by a Pre-nursing Advisor.  No registration is required. Please review the Information Packet below prior to attending the session to allow an opportunity for clarification of the admission process detailed in the packet.

      The program is approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

      Contact ACEN:

      Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
      3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
      Atlanta, Georgia 30326
      Phone: (404) 975-5000
      Fax: (404) 975-5020
      Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
      Vist ACEN on the web: www.acenursing.org

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      Licensure Disclosure Statement:

      The Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) at Capital Community College, Gateway Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Norwalk Community College, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, and Three Rivers Community College meet the state education requirements for a Registered Nurse license in the state of Connecticut.

      The CT-CCNP has not determined if the associate degree registered nurse program meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.  Applicants should investigate licensure requirements prior to accepting an offer of admission to any CT CCNP program.

      The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. Students who intend to seek licensure in any state other than Connecticut need to consult with the state professional licensing board.  The state professional licensing boards make the decision on whether an individual is eligible for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.  

      Websites for each State Regulatory Agency for Nursing can be found at this link:  www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm

      Where does this take me?

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      Academic Advancement

      Graduates of NVCC have the opportunity to continue their education at a number of baccalaureate and advanced degree programs throughout the state and nationally.

      Career Paths

      Graduates of the NVCC nursing program are known for their clinical competence and technical proficiency in providing direct patient care. Graduates are employed in:

      • Acute Care
      • Long-Term Care
      • Outpatient Facilities

      NVCC offers an affordable, accredited, and quality nursing program which quickly opens the door for employment and provides graduates an immediate pathway to advance their education at 4 year institutions for a BSN or MSN degree.