Nursing Pathway
Why Nursing?
A career in nursing is rewarding personally, professionally, and financially. It is a field that provides meaningful work, great career growth opportunities with high earning potential, job stability, diverse specialty options and flexible schedules.
As front-line service providers, nurses make a difference in their communities.
- Typical job posting for an early-career Registered Nurse: $40 per hour and up
- Registered Nurses – even early-career RNs are in high demand in our region and nationwide
Why CGCC?
- CGCC's Nursing degree (the AAS in Nursing) is among the most affordable options
- CGCC Nursing students have a 100% success rate passing the licensure exam (NCLEX)
- Our class sizes are small, meaning you have easy access to your instructors
- Nursing students are eligible for CGCC Foundation Scholarships, and there are some exclusively dedicated to nursing students (connect with Sara V. in financial aid to learn more)
- Need somewhere to live? Check out CGCC's new Chinook Residence Hall!
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Meet the Nursing Instructors
Ezra Holston PhD, RN
Nurse Administrator
Carol Thorm, MSN, RN
Nurse Educator
Deanna Saldivar-Witter, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator
Gillian Nelson MSN, RN, CNE
Nurse Educator
Heather Gardipee, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator
Lori White MSN, RN
Nurse Educator
Shelley White, DNP, RN
Nurse Educator
Terri Tuthill, MSN, RN, CNE
Nurse Educator
Candace Jones BSN, RN
Nurse Educator Associate
Katherine Hamilton, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator Associate
Melissa Robles, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator Associate
Seri Schutt, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator Associate