Mission

The Associate Degree Program in Nursing is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies necessary for safe, evidence-based collaborative nursing practice in today's fast paced health care system. This includes the ability to provide safe client-centered care to culturally diverse clients in a variety of urban practice settings. The human caring process is an essential component in meeting the needs of clients, families and communities and providing them with a protective, corrective and/or supportive environment. Upon completion of the Program, graduates will have the foundation to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

The Baccalaureate Nursing Program at NYCCT aims to educate its diverse population of students to achieve basic competencies resulting in the provision of safe nursing care. These competencies are informed by a wide array of knowledge, skills and attitudes which include critical thinking, leadership, cultural awareness and communicative competence, an appreciation for evidence-based practices, and utilization of emerging information technologies. In addition, students will acquire the values for interdisciplinary team-work, professional accountability, advocacy for change, an appreciation for the aesthetic dimension of life and work, and the desire for life-long learning. The Program's commitment to continuous outcomes assessment assures high quality education.

Career Paths in Nursing

Ever wonder what a what a career in nursing can look like? We invite you to check out this link from the American Nurses Association.

Accreditation