Play a vital role in the healthcare system as an advocate for patients, liaison between doctors and specialists, and source of support for patients, families and colleagues alike. Northampton Community College’s (NCC) nursing programs, including the associate degree in advance of registered nurse (RN) licensure or the practical nursing certificate for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) licensure, equip you with firsthand clinical experience, licensing examination-ready knowledge and a network of fellow nursing professionals to help you build your career.
Choose day or evening nursing courses on our Bethlehem or Pocono campus in Pennsylvania as you prepare to become a caring, empathetic and life-altering nurse.
These are selective programs; please carefully review all provided information and admission requirements.
Our four nursing program paths are tailored to your career goals and day-to-day needs as a student, family member or working professional. Our LPN and RN programs prepare you for the NCSBN examination and clinical licensure, and the CNA program gets you ready for NNAAP registration and a spot on Pennsylvania’s Nurse Aide Registry. NCC’s Continuing Education opportunities also help you prepare for the NCLEX examination, fulfill your mandatory contact hours or reactivate a lapsed nursing license. In other words, we have whatever you need to launch, advance or restart your nursing career!
Practical clinical experience is threaded throughout our nursing programs, with several classes that involve weekly clinical hours and certifications that demand a high level of hands-on practice. The real-world training contributes to our graduates’ success in the nursing field, with high employment rates after program completion.
Balance your daytime commitments—whether you’re working or caring for your family—with your professional growth through our weekend and evening nursing program opportunities. These courses on our Bethlehem campus offer the same rigorous curriculum as daytime and weekday courses—we’ve just made the schedule as accessible as we can.
Northampton Community College’s RN and LPN programs provide you with exceptional clinical opportunities, giving you firsthand experience with the everyday challenges of nursing. In courses like Nursing Care of Patients with Medical Surgical Problems and Maternal Child Health Nursing, you will complete 10 clinical hours each week and earn 72 clinical hours from your nursing practicum. These extensive hands-on practices provide you with the necessary skills to perform the distinctive roles of an LPN or RN.
In addition, our nursing programs ensure you develop a theoretical background in preparation for the NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN examinations.