The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Wallace Community College strives to supply Registered Nurses to meet the needs of our healthcare community. The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for 1,203,000 registered nurses by 2014.  This reflects a 21-35% growth in the field.

Since the first class in 1969, over 2,500 students have achieved their dream of becoming a Registered Nurse through the WCC program. Entrance into the ADN program is competitive and applications are solicited twice a year for the five-semester generic track and for the LPN to ADN mobility track for Licensed Practical Nurses choosing to advance their nursing credential to RN. Students pursuing the associate in applied science degree in nursing should follow the program guidance offered in the links to the left.

In the field of nursing many employment opportunities exist in and beyond the traditional hospital setting. Clinics, elementary/secondary schools, outpatient surgery centers, industrial sites, home health services, hospice organizations, and the military are some examples of options for an RN. In addition, articulation agreements with four-year institutions offer career and BSN/MSN degree advancement opportunities to graduates while they work in area health care facilities.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway--33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006, (212) 363-5555.