MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Health Sciences Division will host a Nursing Information Session on Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. in Room 105 of the Welch Health Education Building.
The session is free and open to the public.
Prospective nursing students and their families are encouraged to attend to learn about MCCC’s nursing pathways, nursing roles, admission requirements and program expectations. Space is limited, and registration is highly encouraged. Register here: https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/nursing-info-session-26.
MCCC offers both Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing programs taught by experienced faculty, and each program has Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing accreditation that ensures high academic and clinical training standards. The college emphasizes strong licensure performance, student support and a seamless mobility option from the P.N. program into the R.N. program, providing students with clear pathways toward nursing careers.
Admission to MCCC’s nursing programs is selective and separate from general college admission. Requirements vary by program and are subject to change; students must meet the criteria in effect for their year of entry. Application windows also differ by program. Additional program information is available at https://www.monroeccc.edu/divisions/healthsciences.
The Practical Nursing Certificate Program prepares students to practice as licensed practical nurses under the supervision of registered nurses, physicians or dentists. LPNs provide bedside care across hospitals, clinics, extended-care facilities, physicians’ offices, nursing homes and community health settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for Michigan licensure and must meet the Michigan Board of Nursing requirements and pass the NCLEX-PN. Students planning to practice in another state should consult that state’s licensing board. LPN graduates may enter MCCC’s LPN-to-RN option the following academic year.
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program prepares students to become registered nurses capable of providing care in acute and chronic care environments, including hospitals, clinics, extended-care facilities, physicians’ offices and nursing homes. With clinical experience, registered nurses may advance into specialized fields such as emergency, psychiatric, pediatric, obstetric, critical care and home health nursing.
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for Michigan licensure and must meet all Michigan Board of Nursing requirements and pass the NCLEX-RN. Students who plan to practice outside Michigan should review that state’s requirements.
RN graduates may continue their education through RN-to-BSN programs. MCCC maintains articulation agreements and concurrent enrollment pathways with several university partners, enabling students to begin working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while completing their associate degree.
For more information about the Nursing Information Session or MCCC’s nursing pathways, contact Christy Chisholm, Director of Nursing, at cchisholm@monroeccc.edu or (734) 457-6056.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in our community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave.,Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.
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