Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate about health conditions, and provide support to patients and their families. The Registered Nurse at the associate degree level will be prepared for a career that provides compassionate care for all ages in a variety of health care settings. You will be taught to communicate effectively, provide health promotion and maintenance, and administer care to persons with health problems. The nursing program is fully accredited by the BORN and ACEN. STCC also has numerous articulation agreements to continue on for your bachelor degree and higher.