In pursuit of a vocational nursing degree or license, taking your studies at Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff Campus can provide a robust learning experience. Renowned for its effective educational approach, the institution presents a nurturing environment for students to master their lessons, acquire new skills, and become proficient in their chosen field. Conferred with the LVN/LPN license at course completion, graduates get prepared to deliver efficient health care services and are set on their path towards becoming valuable contributors to their field. This education from Scottsbluff Campus furnishes students with the adeptness to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare efficiently and effectively.

The Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL-B) program at Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff Campus is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate commercial vehicles such as buses and delivery trucks. The program includes classroom instruction as well as hands-on training to ensure that students are well-prepared for the CDL-B license exam. Upon completion, graduates of the program will be eligible to obtain a CDL-B license and pursue a career in the transportation industry.

If you have a current unencumbered LPN license, you may be a candidate for advanced placement into WNCC’s associate degree program. You must have completed your general education prerequisites in order to be eligible for admission into the second year of this two-year, registered nurse program.

Along with completing the application for admission, you will also need to submit a copy of your current LPN license and maintain your licensed status throughout the duration of the program.

Admission for advanced placement is selective. You will need to meet the application requirements in order to be considered for our next fall class. You can request a program information packet, which includes information about the selection process and applicant requirements, from the Health Science Division-Nursing Department. We encourage you to make an appointment to discuss the details of ADN requirements. The number of advanced placement students accepted into the program will be determined by admission space availability.

To participate in the nursing program, you will need to attend on a full-time basis. During the academic year, you will have classroom work and lab/clinical rotations. Clinical rotations take place during days and evenings, and potentially on the weekends. Clinical hours are completed in area hospitals, provider’s clinics, community-based settings and long-term care facilities. You will earn an Associate Degree in Nursing upon graduation from the program. Background checks are required. 

WNCC’s Associate Degree-Nursing program (AD-N) will give you the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience you will need to enter the dynamic discipline of nursing. Upon graduating from the program, you will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) and when you pass the exam you will be qualified to practice as a registered nurse. 

This program has four college-semesters of nursing courses. Before you enroll in our nursing courses, you will need to complete specific general education (pre-requisite) courses.

Admission for the AD-N program is selective. You will need to meet the application requirements in order to be considered for our next fall class. You can request a program information packet, which includes information about the selection process and applicant folder requirements, from the Health Sciences Division-Nursing Department. We encourage you to make an appointment to discuss the details about AD-N requirements. 

To participate in the nursing program, you will need to attend on a full-time basis. During the year, you will have classroom work and clinical rotations through the school year. Clinical rotations take place during days and evenings, and potentially on the weekends. Clinical hours are completed in area hospitals, provider’s clinics, community based settings and long-term care facilities. You will earn an Associate Degree in Nursing upon graduation from the program. Background checks are required.