Health Sciences 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 provides the student with the credentials needed to test for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Completion of the Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide program requirements provides the student with the credentials needed to test for Nursing Assistant certification. For more information about Snead State’s Health Science programs, contact nursing@snead.edu.
Associate Degrees
- Associate in Applied Science – Nursing (RN): Traditional Track and LPN to RN Mobility Track
- Associate in Science – Pre-Nursing
Nursing Degree Information
- The Registered Nursing degree plan outlines the requirements for the AAS degree.
- Students or potential students should review the general information about the Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Program.
- Review the 2021-2023 Nursing Student Handbook.
- 2016 Notice of Nursing Curriculum Change
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Snead State Community College at the Boaz campus, located in Boaz, Alabama is accredited by the:
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (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 Snead State Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
Short Certificates
All Health Sciences Courses
- View a complete list of course offerings in this division.
Attention: Prospective Nursing Students
Students meeting minimum admission standards may apply for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program:
- Admission to Snead State Community College
- Good standing with Snead State Community College
- Receipt of completed application packet by the deadline
- A minimum GPA of 2.50 (calculated based on grades earned in Pre-Nursing General Education courses)
- A minimum of 2.50 cumulative high school GPA for students without prior college work (GED acceptable)
- Eligibility for ENG 101 and MTH 100 (College Algebra) as determined by College policy
- Ability to meet essential functions/technical standards required for nursing
- ACT composite score of 18 or higher
For a complete list of course offerings in this division, please click here.
What the Nursing Program offers
- Friendly & welcoming atmosphere
- High tech learning experience
- High Fidelity Simulations labs
- Nursing student success coaching
- Knowledgeable, caring faculty
- Strong community partnerships
- Successful Nursing Graduates!
LPN to RN Mobility -Hybrid Option
Are you an LPN considering advancing your nursing career? Consider the Snead State LPN to RN Mobility-Hybrid Option.
- Listen to the lecture online
- Campus attendance required for the skills lab, simulation lab, and testing
- Two semesters of clinical required
- One semester of precepting required
Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Are you searching for a career where you can help others? Consider the Snead State Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Program.
- Listen to recorded lectures
- Lab attendance is required
- Classes offered on Saturday
- Clinical at a long-term care facility
- Complete the program in two semesters
- Receive a short-term certificate
- Qualifies graduates to take the Certification Exam
