Degrees and Certificates

The Nursing Assistant One-Year Certificate of Completion (NA CC1) is a three-term program that trains individuals to perform authorized nursing assistant duties in a variety of health care settings. The NA CC1 also provides training as a Community Health Worker, and includes foundational classes in communications, public health, developmental psychology, math, writing, and computer concepts. Upon successful completion of all required courses in the NA CC1, and successfully obtaining related state certifications, students will be recognized by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), and also as a Community Health Worker.

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Nursing Assistant - One Year Certificate of Completion (CC1)

The Two-Year Certificate of Completion is awarded after completing all prerequisites, acceptant into the Nursing program, and subsequent completion of NUR 106, NUR 107, and NUR 108.

The Practical Nursing Two-Year Certificate of Completion qualifies students to take the national licensure examination (NCLEX-PN) and to apply for licensure as a practical nurse from a state board of nursing. Students can exit after successfully completing the first year prepared to be a practical nurse. Students can exit after successfully completing the second year prepared to be a registered nurse. Students who successfully complete the first year of nursing courses may continue into the registered nurse course sequence without additional application requirements.

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Practical Nursing Two-Year Certificate of Completion (CC2)

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing provides students with the academic and clinical preparation to sit for the national licensure exam (NCLEX) upon program completion and provides a career ladder with exit points at the nursing assistant or practical nurse after the first year and registered nurse after the second year.

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Nursing (RN) - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) with a focus in nursing allows students to transfer with junior standing to all Oregon public universities and some private universities. For students planning to apply to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, an additional benefit of the AAOT is the potential admission points awarded to those with a degree, thus making an application more competitive. However, the majority of BSN programs have prerequisite coursework that exceeds the AAOT's requirements. It is important for students to identify their potential transfer institutions as early as possible so that their course plan can most accurately reflect the transfer institution's requirements.

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Nursing - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)

Take your nursing knowledge to the next level with COCC’s online RN-to-BSN degree program. Building upon your prior nursing associate degree and RN licensure, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at COCC fits into five terms and opens doors to higher-paying, higher-level roles in patient care, leadership and management. 

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