Our competency-based bi-level program prepares you to meet the requirements to become a licensed practical nurse (Year One), then transition seamlessly to associate degree nursing (Year Two) if you want to become a registered nurse. The associate degree nursing (Year Two) advanced placement supports transition from Licensed Practical Nurse or transition from Licensed Paramedic to registered nursing.

*Each state has specific nursing licensure requirements. The State Fair Community College (SFCC) Nursing Program meets licensure requirements set forth by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Information regarding licensing requirements in other states may be requested from the SFCC Nursing Program Director or the board of nursing in the state where the applicant wishes to practice.

Nursing

Admission to SFCC Nursing Program

1. Apply to SFCC (it’s free!) www.sfccmo.edu/admissions
2. Once accepted to SFCC, meet with the pre-nursing navigator to discuss your educational plan.
3. Complete the requirements for the nursing program (Year One and Year Two) admission.
4. When ready, complete the online nursing program application.

Admission to the Nursing program is on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students must have a satisfactory background check utilizing a United Stated social security number, negative drug screening and record of all required immunizations. For additional information, review the background check, drug screening and immunization policies located on left side of this webpage.

Program Options

Is This Program Right for Me?

Why Nursing?
Nurses make a difference in the lives of others every day! Nursing is a high demand career with stable job opportunities offering a competitive salary. There are a variety of specialty areas, settings, and schedules to choose from in the nursing field. Nurses have ample opportunity for career advancement with experience and continued education.

Why SFCC?
SFCC’s nursing program offers:

The program is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). At the end of Year 1 students apply to the MSBN for the NCLEX-PN exam for practical nursing licensure, and at the end of Year 2 for the NCLEX-RN for registered nursing licensure. Completion of programs does not guarantee eligibility to take licensure exams.

Nurse Aide

A nursing career offers job security and mobility, flexible scheduling, the chance to specialize with additional training, and diverse workplace environments like hospitals, health departments, doctors’ offices, hospice, assisted living enters, schools, home health, and the military. The number of jobs is growing rapidly. Salaries range from $26,700 to $35,000 for LPNs and from $36,200 to $52,500 for RNs.

Data Sources – The website mynextmove.org, which is developed and maintained by the National Center for O*NET Development, under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC).

Transfer & Bachelor’s Degree Options

SFCC has articulation agreements with many four-year schools that ensure our credits transfer to continue your education.

Is SFCC Nursing Right for Me?

Some common skills and abilities needed:

  • Professionalism and empathy for others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong observation and critical thinking skills
  • Physical strength and sufficient motor function

*All Essential Qualifications to be admitted and retained to the Nursing Program can be viewed at www.sfccmo.edu/essential-qualifications.

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