Nursing
Nursing Program
If you are a compassionate person who cares about the well-being of others, particularly in healthcare, this challenging and intense program is for you. Core courses will set the foundation for the next level of demanding, hands-on training by some of the best nurses and instructors in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll learn the necessary skills to be able to take state and national licensure exams.
Students are admitted to the COCC Nursing program once per year and begin in the fall term. In order to be eligible to apply for admission, students must complete minimum Nursing program application prerequisites. Students should work closely with their advisor and the Admissions Office selection process coordinator to learn more.
Whether your interests lie in direct patient care or medical office management, COCC prepares you to succeed.
This Nursing Program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Our program aligns with the legal standards of practice necessary for professional licensure in the state of Oregon. After obtaining your license, if you consider relocating to another U.S. state, explore our resources to understand whether your skills meet licensing requirements in different states.
COCC Nursing Student Success Rates
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program Completion (6 terms) |
91% | 83% | 95% | 88% |
|
NCLEX® Pass Rate (First-Time Pass Rate) |
87% | 93% | 100% | TBD |
Contacts
Nursing Department Chair
Carmen Ingulli MN, BSN, COI
cingulli@cocc.edu
Nursing Program Administrator
Susan Miller MSN, RN
smiller5@cocc.edu
For information contact:
Daura Bowman, Nursing Department Admin Assistant
Email: dbowman2@cocc.edu
Phone: 541-383-7540
Article
"The Heart of Nursing" (pdf)
by Mark Russell Johnson
Excerpt from COCC Foundation Legacies Fall 2018
Student Success
"Nursing is about more than just helping with patient's physical needs . . . I want
to be a nurse so that I can provide emotional support to those who need it most."
– Robyn, COCC Nursing Student
Approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The Associate Degree nursing program at Central Oregon Community College located in
Bend Oregon is approved by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Initial Accreditation. –
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding the COCC program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
In March 2020, the ACEN Board of Commissioners granted initial accreditation to the associate nursing program and scheduled the next evaluation visit for Fall 2024. Based on ACEN Policy #34 Candidacy for a Governing Organization/Nursing Program Seeking Initial Accreditation, the effective date for initial accreditation of the associate nursing program is August 3, 2018.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
Central Oregon Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at the COCC Bend campus on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (1:30 pm to 2:15 pm) in Room 330 of the Health Careers Center (HCC) located at 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:
Dr. Kathy Chappell, Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Or email: kchappell@acenursing.org
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by September 23, 2024.