The mission of the Health Sciences Division is to provide high-quality, evidence-based education to students enrolled in health-related courses, certificate and degree programs. Students are prepared to have a positive impact on society in relation to health and wellness and to succeed in becoming productive members of the healthcare industry.
Nursing Info Session
Interested in the Nursing Program?
Attend the Nursing Info Session on Friday, November 13, 2026. Topics will include the various nursing pathways students can choose to meet their goals, nursing roles, application requirements and program expectations.
Faculty
A.A.S., Monroe County Community College
B.S.N, Mercy College of Detroit
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Contact Information
(734) 384-4175, hboylan@monroeccc.edu, L-214
B.S.N., Bowling Green State University
M.S.N., Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D., Walden University
Certified Nurse Educator
Contact Information
(734) 384-4173, garner@monroeccc.edu, H-118
A.S., Macomb Community College
B.S., Wayne State University
B.S.N., Wayne State University
M.S./Nursing Critical Care Specialist, Eastern Michigan University
Contact Information
A.A.S., Monroe County Community College
B.S.N., Madonna University
M.S.N., University of Toledo
Contact Information
(734) 384-4266, dlymond@monroeccc.edu, H-153
A.A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
M.S. University of Phoenix
A.A.S., Monroe County Community College
M.S.N., Walden University
Contact Information
(734) 384-4267, lmcclure@monroeccc.edu, L-215
A.S., Monroe County Community College
A.A.S., Monroe County Community College
B.A.S., Siena Heights University
Contact Information
(734) 384-4268, aprush@monroeccc.edu, H-154
B.S.N., University of Detroit-Mercy
M.S. Regis University
Certified Nurse Educator
Contact Information
B.A., University Of Toledo
M.S.N., Lourdes University
Contact Information
A.A.S. Owens Community College
B.S. Siena Heights University
Featured
Respiratory therapy, or respiratory care, is an allied health profession specializing in cardiopulmonary disorders and diseases. A respiratory therapist can be instrumental in assisting in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a wide spectrum of disorders affecting the heart and lungs. Graduates of MCCC’s program are prepared for basic or advanced respiratory care positions in hospitals, nursing homes, subacute care centers, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, home care companies, asthma clinics, sleep disorders laboratories and pulmonary function laboratories.
No. 1 Registered Nursing Program in Michigan
NursingProcess.org has ranked Monroe County Community College’s Registered Nursing program No. 1 in Michigan for 2026 by NursingProcess.org.
NursingProcess.org, an independent group of passionate educators and nursing professionals, examined all nursing schools approved by the Michigan State Board of Nursing to determine the best accredited Associate of Nursing program.
The methodology used by NursingProcess.org considered four primary factors, which include:
- Academic quality (acceptance rate, graduation rate, retention rate, student-to-faculty ratio)
- National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) first-time pass rates (recent 4 years)
- Affordability
- Reputation
MCCC has achieved its rank by maintaining high standards and putting students first, said Christy Chisholm, director of nursing. In 2025, nearly 95 percent of MCCC Registered Nursing students passed the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in the three years leading up to 2025.
NursingProcess.org’s top 10 registered nursing programs in Michigan for 2026 are:
- Monroe County Community College (Monroe)
- Muskegon Community College (Muskegon)
- St. Clair County Community College (Port Huron)
- Lake Michigan College (Benton Harbor)
- Southwestern Community College (Dowagiac)
- Delta College (University Center)
- Schoolcraft College (Livonia)
- Grand Rapids Community College (Grand Rapids)
- Alpena Community College (Alpena)
- Lansing Community College (Lansing)
For more information about the rankings, go to https://www.nursingprocess.org/nursing-schools/michigan/.
To learn more about MCCC’s Registered Nursing Program, go to https://www.monroeccc.edu/programs/nursing-registered.
MCCC also offers an option for students who hold an active, unencumbered license as a practical or vocational nurse to pursue an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree via its PN to RN program. Read more about this program at https://www.monroeccc.edu/programs/nursing-pn-to-rn-option.