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

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

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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.

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Associate in Science

Associate in Science (AS) degrees are typically completed in two (2) years and designed for immediate workforce entry

CORI/SORI

CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or additional background checks required for participation in this program.

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.

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!

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, CHSE

Dean of Nursing

Academic Affairs

A.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 RN

Faculty

Nursing

A.S., Greenfield Community College
M.S.N., University of Hartford

E121B 1-413-775-1758 baynek@gcc.mass.edu

Lauren Bell MS, RN

Faculty

Nursing

B.A., Elmira College
M.S.N., University of New Hampshire

E121E 1-413-775-1751 BellL@gcc.mass.edu

Rebecca Bench MSN, RN

Faculty

Nursing

A.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 CMT

Administrative Assistant I

Academic Affairs

E120D 1-413-775-1753 DavisM@gcc.mass.edu

Suzanne Goffredo DNP, MSN, RN

Faculty

Nursing

A.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, CNE

Faculty

Nursing

A.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

Faculty

Nursing

B.S., M.S.N., University of Massachusetts

E121D 1-413-775-1757 SirumW@gcc.mass.edu

Danielle Warneau

Faculty

Nursing

B.S, University of New Mexico–Albuquerque
M.S.N., Yale School of Nursing

WarneauD@gcc.mass.edu