Community College of Allegheny County ADN, LPN, RN Nursing Programs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and similar institutions in the Pittsburgh area typically offer comprehensive nursing education programs designed to prepare students for a variety of roles in the healthcare field. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program provides foundational knowledge and skills required to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program builds upon this foundation, offering a more in-depth understanding of nursing theory, practice, and patient care management. ADN graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and can work as registered nurses in diverse settings. While CCAC may not offer a direct ‘RN’ program (as RN is a designation earned *after* passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an ADN or BSN), the ADN program acts as the pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse. Many students then choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through RN-to-BSN programs, often facilitated by articulation agreements between CCAC and four-year universities.