Nursing

Nurses play a critical role at every health facility, taking care of patients while providing advice and emotional support. Colby's commitment to nursing education is helping to grow this essential labor pool. There are a variety of careers in the nursing field, and we invite you to learn more about this exciting journey.

CCC has a "1 + 1" program. The first-year students take the practical nursing (PN) curriculum, and the second year they complete the associate degree in nursing (ADN). Please utilize the admissions guidelines when applying.

A career in nursing provides a wide variety of job opportunities and job security.  Nurses practice in many settings (hospitals, extended-care facilities, community agencies, clinics, schools) caring for infants, children, adults, or the elderly.  Colby Community College offers a Certificate in Practical Nursing, an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing, and an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in pre-nursing.  Pre-Nursing courses necessary to work toward a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing are also available.  Whether you are interested in becoming an LPN, RN, or transferring to a four-year RN program, Colby Community College can meet your needs.

Transition courses are available for Paramedics or RRTs with one year of experience who are looking to become a registered nurse. Transition students are required to complete three transition courses in the summer semester prior to the ADN program, which begins in the fall semester. See transition student requirements in the student catalog or under "forms."

Colby Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities and employment.

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs at Colby Community College are approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN):

Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Street, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 55512-1230

785-296-4929

Ms. Carol Moreland, MSN, RN (Executive Administrator)
ksbn.kansas.gov/

Nationally, CCC has full accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30326, 404.975.5000, acenursing.org. The next ACEN visit will be in spring 2029.

Colby Community College complies with the requirements of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and all the requirements imposed or pursuant to the regulations of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to the end that no personal shall, on the grounds of race, sex, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity at Colby Community College.

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