Nursing Nursing Associate in Science Prepare for a rewarding career as a registered nurse in two years through GCC’s comprehensive and prestigious associate degree program in nursing Request Information Apply Now Program Contacts Laura Earl, Health Occupations Admission (413) 775-1816 earl@gcc.mass.edu Melanie Ames Zamojski, Dean of Nursing (413) 775-1763 zamojskim@gcc.mass.edu Program Overview Admission Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes Faculty Career Outlook Student Handbook Remember, everyone at GCC is rooting for you!— Sonny Lalchandani, Nursing '21 Upcoming Events No Events GCC’s registered nursing associate degree program is among the most highly regarded in the state. The curriculum, which will prepare you to provide care for adults and children in varied settings, is a combination of liberal arts and clinical nursing courses that can be completed in four semesters. You’ll take fundamental anatomy, physiology and nursing courses, as well as courses focused on pediatric, maternity, medical-surgical and mental health nursing. When you complete the associate degree, you will be eligible to take the registered nurse (RN) licensing exam. 70-71credits Associate in Science Associate in Science (AS) degrees are typically completed in two (2) years and designed for immediate workforce entry Learn more CORI/SORICORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or additional background checks required for participation in this program.Learn more Our program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Greenfield Community College is part of the Massachusetts Community College System and enjoys a strong statewide and regional reputation. All classes take place on GCC's main campus. What's Next?GCC’s graduates do extremely well as they progress toward a nursing career. Of the 2024 graduates, 100% passed the National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on the first try, and within six months, 100% were employed for at least 16 hours a week. Registered nurses (RNs) are responsible for nursing care provided to individuals and groups; health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort and appropriate delegation of selected nursing activities to other health care personnel in a variety of settings. Many of our graduates also continue their education, earning bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Massachusetts Board of Registered Nurses (MABORN) Learn More Nursing is a health occupations program with a special admissions process and health requirements. You must submit a separate application to this program in addition to a general application for admission to GCC. Please review all criteria prior to applying! Apply to GCC Apply to the Program Admission Info Packet Enrollment Deadlines Immunization Records Physical Exam Form Nursing Program Application Nursing: Advanced Placement for LPNs – Second Year Nursing: Advanced Placement for LPNs – Second Semester Program Learning Outcomes Professionalism – Demonstrate accountability for the delivery of standard based nursing care with integrity Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrate recognition that every patient has individual needs and provides care based on those values, preferences and needs Leadership – Model the leadership role through advocacy, communication and achievement of mutual goals Systems-Based Practice – Operate within the larger context of the health care system while applying the nursing process in diverse settings Informatics and Technology – Synthesize information using advanced technology to make critical decisions that optimize patient outcomes Communication – Demonstrate systematic and therapeutic communication to enhance patient satisfaction and mitigate error Teamwork and Collaboration – Apply principles of effective teamwork and collaboration to support achievement of quality patient care outcome Safety – Calculate risk and act to minimize risk of harm to patient and providers Quality Improvement – Evaluate healthcare outcomes, identify areas that need improvement, and create a plan for improvement Evidence-Based Practice – Integrate the best current practices for the delivery of optimal healthcare Graduate Outcomes Graduating Class 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX-RN) 92% 93% 90% 91% 100% National pass rate 85.2% 78.8% 80% 93% 93% Program completion rate within 4 semesters (100% on track) 92% 90% 91% 74% 80% Graduates employed within 6 months for min. 16 h/wk 100% 92% 100% 100% 100% Melanie Ames Zamojski MS, RN, CHSEDean of NursingAcademic AffairsA.S., Greenfield Community College B.S.N., University of Phoenix M.S.N., Western Governor's University E120C 1-413-775-1763 ZamojskiM@gcc.mass.edu Melanie Ames Zamojski is the Dean of Nursing at Greenfield Community College. She oversees the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Certificate Programs. Melanie has been with GCC since 2011 instructing in Fundamentals, Pediatrics, and clinicals. She has more recently coordinated the simulation and skills lab. Her experience is primarily in prehospital, critical and emergency care. Melanie is a proud graduate of the GCC Nursing Program! She lives locally with her husband, David and has 2 adult children, Meghan and Brian, and one grandchild due in 2023!Karen Bayne RNFacultyNursingA.S., Greenfield Community College M.S.N., University of Hartford E121B 1-413-775-1758 baynek@gcc.mass.edu Lauren Bell MS, RNFacultyNursingB.A., Elmira College M.S.N., University of New Hampshire E121E 1-413-775-1751 BellL@gcc.mass.edu Rebecca Bench MSN, RNFacultyNursingA.A., Greenfield Community College B.S., Brigham Young University M.S.N., University of Phoenix E121F 1-413-775-1756 benchr@gcc.mass.edu Melissa Davis CMTAdministrative Assistant IAcademic AffairsE120D 1-413-775-1753 DavisM@gcc.mass.edu Suzanne Goffredo DNP, MSN, RNFacultyNursingA.S., County College of Morris B.S.N., Walden University D.N.P., American Sentinel University E121C 1-413-775-1759 goffredos@gcc.mass.edu Laurie Meunier MSN, RN, CEN, CNEFacultyNursingA.S., Greenfield Community College B.A., University of Massachusetts M.S.N., University of Phoenix E121G 1-413-775-1760 MeunierL@gcc.mass.edu Willow Sirum FacultyNursingB.S., M.S.N., University of Massachusetts E121D 1-413-775-1757 SirumW@gcc.mass.edu Danielle WarneauFacultyNursingB.S, University of New Mexico–Albuquerque M.S.N., Yale School of Nursing WarneauD@gcc.mass.edu View the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook