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Health Sciences Division

Health Science programs provide the knowledge and skills needed for students seeking a career as a Registered Nurse or a Nursing Assistant. Completion of the RN program requirements provide the student with the credentials needed to test for licensure as a Registered Nurse.  Completion of the Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide program requirements provide the student with the credentials needed to test for Nursing Assistant certification.

Degrees and Certificates Offered:

• Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing: Traditional Track and LPN to RN Mobility Track
• Certificate: Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing

2016 Notice of Nursing Curriculum Change

The Board of Commissioners voted to accept the Follow-Up Report and grant continuing accreditation to the Associate Degree Nursing program with removal of conditions as the program is in compliance with all Accreditation Standards and Criteria reviewed. The Commission also affirmed the next onsite accreditation review for the Spring 2022 cycle. (The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE – Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326) 

Student Achievement Data

Attention: Fall 2020 Snead State Nursing Applicants

Due to the cancellation of the April 2020 ACT, students may submit their application packet by the deadline of May 15 at 4 p.m. without their ACT score. However, a printed copy of the student's ACT score (18 or higher) must be delivered to the Health Sciences Office no later than July 1, 2020, at 4 p.m. in order for the student to be considered as a candidate for 2020 Fall Semester Admission to the Nursing Program. Application packets received after the May 15 deadline will not be accepted. ACT Score Reports are the only application documents that will be accepted after the May 15 application deadline.

Attention: Prospective Nursing Students

The April 2020 Pre-Application Seminar has been canceled due to concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).  
Students should review the Pre-Application Seminar Presentation and print the completion certificate.

Pre-Application Seminars for the Snead State Nursing Program are offered during the Spring Semester for applicants planning to apply for our Fall RN admission. Applicants are encouraged to attend one of the sessions for valuable information about the Nursing Program prior to submitting the Nursing Program application. Students are offered position in the Nursing Program based on a point system. Applicants will receive two (2) points for attending one of the 1 1/2 hour seminars by attaching the original attendance certificate to their application. A government-issue ID, such as a Driver's License, is required at the time of attendance. Due to potentially limited space, applicants my only attend one seminar and may only be accompanied by one adult. Pre-registration for the seminar is required. To register, please complete the pre-registration form below and select the date you would like to attend. The seminars will be held at the Robert Aderholt Health Science Building at 500 Usry Street, Boaz.

Fall 2020 RN Program Application

Admission Criteria

LPN to RN Mobility Program Information

For a complete list of course offerings in this division, please click here. 

Adult Nursing Assistant Program Information and Application
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications for the Adult Nursing Assistant Program will be accepted through July 15, 2020, via postal mail. Applications postmarked after July15 will not be considered. Please click on the link for more information about the Adult Nursing Assistant Program and to access the application.

Health Science Division Contact Information

Instructors:

Dr. Lisa Brock Nursing Instructor Office: 102 Aderholt Health Science Building E-mail: lbrock@snead.edu  Phone: (256) 840-4179	Dr. Melissa Freshwater Nursing Instructor Office: 117 Aderholt Health Science Building E-mail: mjfreshwater@snead.edu Phone: (256) 840-4177	Deloria Jones Nursing Instructor Office: 121 Aderholt Health Science Building E-mail: djones@snead.edu   Phone: (256) 840-4183
Dr. Amy Langley Nursing Instructor Office: 102 Aderholt Health Science Building Phone: (256) 840-4186 E-mail: alangley@snead.edu	Laura Liebner Nursing Instructor Office: 115 Aderholt Health Science Building Phone: (256) 840-4187 Email: lliebner@snead.edu

Nursing Program Pre-Application Seminar Pre-Registration Form