In recent years, registered nurses have become professionals in high demand. RN's provide nursing care to patients at various life stages in a variety of settings. Duties of an RN include treating patients, recording medical histories, performing diagnostic tests, analyzing test results, administering treatments or medications, educating patients and assisting with rehabilitation.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at SPCC is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Course work emphasizes:

- Nursing care
- Care management
- Anatomy & physiology