Nursing

Nursing at SFCC

Our bi-level nursing program prepares you to meet the requirements to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (Year One), then transition seamlessly to associate degree nursing (year two of the program) if you want to become a Registered Nurse.

Advanced Placement (LPN-to-RN and Paramedic-to-RN option):
Our associate degree nursing advanced placement program (Year Two) supports transition from Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Paramedic to registered nursing.

Nurse and patients

Degree Options

Whether your goal is to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, a Registered Nurse, or continue your education beyond SFCC, our nursing program can help prepare you for the next step in your healthcare career. Students complete coursework and clinical experiences that prepare them to pursue nursing licensure and provide high-quality patient care. SFCC also maintains articulation agreements with many four-year colleges and universities, making it easier to transfer credits and continue your nursing education.

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Professional Certificate in Practical Nursing



Bi-Level Program Offerings at SFCC - Available at three locations

  Sedalia Lake of the Ozarks Clinton

Program Starts

January & August

January

August

Application Deadlines

January deadline is Oct. 1

August deadline is May 20

October 1

May 20

Clinical Sites

List is not conclusive and subject to change
  • Bothwell Regional Health Center
  • Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
  • Fitzgibbon Hospital
  • Western Missouri Medical Center
  • Royal Oaks Hospital
  • Capital Region Medical Center
  • Mary’s Health Center
  • Lake Regional Health Systems
  • Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
  • Cass Regional Medical Center
  • Citizens Memorial Healthcare
  • Royal Oaks Hospital

Lab & Simulation Facilities

Held on Sedalia campus

Held both locally and on Sedalia campus

Held both locally and on Sedalia campus

Housing Options

On campus and local rental

Local rental

Local rental

Student Services

Available on campus
and via Zoom

Available at the Lake of the Ozarks and Sedalia campuses and via Zoom

Available at the Clinton and Sedalia campuses and via Zoom

Year One (LPN Component)

  Sedalia Lake of the Ozarks Clinton

Program Length

Three semesters

Three semesters

Three semesters

Program Structure

On-site

On-site

On-site

Class Schedule
Subject to change*

Monday-Friday
(morning-afternoon)

Monday-Friday
(morning-afternoon)

Monday-Friday
(morning-afternoon)

Clinical Schedule

Thursday/Friday

Thursday/Friday

Thursday/Friday

Cohort Size

January - 24
August - 36

25

25

Year Two (RN component / LPN-to-RN and Paramedic-to-RN option)

  Sedalia Lake of the Ozarks Clinton

Program Length

Two semesters

Two semesters

Two semesters

Program Structure

On-Ground/Hybrid

On-Ground/Hybrid

Year Two: Web Conference Hybrid (On-Ground option)

Class Schedule
Subject to change*

Semester 1:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Tue. & Wed.
  • 2nd 8 Weeks – Mon. & Tue.

Semester 2:

  • 1st 8 weeks – 2 days a week
  • 2nd 8 Weeks – Tue.

Semester 1:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Tue. & Wed.
  • 2nd 8 Weeks – Mon. & Tue.

Semester 2:

  • 1st 8 weeks – 2 days a week
  • 2nd 8 Weeks – Tue.

Semester 1:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Tue. & Wed.
  • 2nd 8 Weeks – Mon. & Tue.

Semester 2:

  • 1st 8 weeks – 2 days a week
  • 2nd 8 Weeks – Tue.

Clinical Schedule

Semester 1:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Thur./Fri.; one possible Sat.
  • 2nd 8 weeks – Wed./Thur./Fri.

Semester 2:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Mon./Tue.
  • 2nd 8 weeks – Capstone (schedule varies)

Semester 1:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Thur./Fri.; one possible Sat.
  • 2nd 8 weeks – Wed./Thur./Fri.

Semester 2:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Mon./Tue.
  • 2nd 8 weeks – Capstone (schedule varies)

Semester 1:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Thur./Fri.; one possible Sat.
  • 2nd 8 weeks – Wed./Thur./Fri.

Semester 2:

  • 1st 8 weeks – Mon./Tue.
  • 2nd 8 weeks – Capstone (schedule varies)

Cohort Size

January - 36
August - 36

24

25

*Schedules are subject to change and may differ during finals week and other program requirements such as testing or club may be scheduled outside of regular class time.

 

Title IV and Licensure Information

The State Fair Community College Practical Nursing Program is designed to meet educational requirements for an LPN license required for employment as a licensed practical nurse. The State Fair Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to meet educational requirements for a RN license required for employment as a registered nurse. Completion of the State Fair Community College Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing Program meets educational requirements for licensure in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. If you have questions about licensure requirements in a specific state, contact the program directly or view the information listed in Consumer Information at https://www.sfccmo.edu/about/consumer-information/.