Get started on the pathway to MCC Nursing
About THE NURSING PROGRAM
General questions regarding the MCC Nursing Program can be directed to Jodie Leonard at 231-777-0281 or Jodie.leonard@muskegoncc.edu.
Counseling services are available to assist students in career and educational planning. Prospective students are strongly advised to make an appointment in the Counseling and Advising Center to discuss their progress on the Nursing pathway.
The MCC Nursing Program follows a ladder format, meaning all students start at the same entry point. After successfully completing the first four semesters, students earn a Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma and become eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). While some students may choose to exit at this stage, most continue into the final two semesters of the Program for their AAS Degree. Upon successful completion, they become eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to qualify for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
The Nursing Program has a secondary admission process with a separate application and a waitlist (see tab below for specific wait time information.) Up to one hundred spaces will be available for general admission applicants each year. Students who are notified of admission may defer admission twice without losing their placement on the waitlist. However, the student must enter the Program on the third notification or be removed from the waitlist and complete a new Nursing Program application subject to all current requirements. All current requirements for coursework will be needed including the need to revalidate any course work over 8 years old. Spaces vacated through attrition will be available for students who need to repeat a nursing course or LPN to RN students.
- Overview
- Application Checklist
- Transfer Students
(including LPN to RN) &
Readmission of Former MCC Students - Estimated Wait Times
- Educational Expenses
- Criminal Background Checks
- FAQs
Use this summary as a guide for getting started with the MCC Nursing Program.
Application
Apply to MCC. (Choose the Health Science ASA Degree when applying. Once you are accepted into the MCC Nursing Program with an official start date, your program codes will be updated to nursing.)
Official Transcript
Make sure that your official completed high school transcripts or GED is on file with the Admission’s Office, Room 1043. High school transcripts are accepted electronically via www.parchment.com, mailed, or emailed directly from the high school to Muskegon Community College.
Any official college transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution – either by email or mail (see details). Transfer credit will be granted only for equivalent courses in which you earned a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher.
Orientation
Complete a mandatory MCC orientation.
Requirements
View the Nursing Program Application Checklist. (See next tab.)
Testing
Complete the five competencies at the top of the checklist. (Information about the MCC Testing Center can be found here.)
Counseling
Make an appointment with Counseling they will verify that you are ready to receive the Nursing Program Application. General applications can be completed with any counselor during an appointment or drop ins.
GE Classes
Work on the general education classes required for the Nursing Program. Once these are completed, make an appointment with Counseling (only Sylvia Hayes or Seth York) to receive an Accelerated Application for the Nursing Program.
More information on specific admission topics can be found by clicking the plus signs in the list below.
High School Students
To better enable individuals to validate the course competencies required for admission into the Muskegon Community College Nursing Program, and to enhance their chance for success, the following high school educational preparation is recommended: Biology 1 year, Chemistry 1 year, General Math 1 year, Algebra – intermediate & advanced, English 3 – 4 years, and Computer 1 year.
Counseling services are available to assist students in career and educational planning. Prospective students are strongly advised to make an appointment in the Counseling and Advising Center Room 1050 – 231-777-0362.
General questions regarding the MCC Nursing Program can be directed to Jodie Leonard at 231-777-0281 or jodie.leonard@muskegoncc.edu.
Essential Functions of Nursing
To be accepted into the MCC Nursing Program, students must be able to meet the following essential functions of the occupation for nursing.
- Interact appropriately and communicate effectively with all clients, families, communities, health care team members, peers, faculty, and all other individuals.
- Communicate and organize thoughts to prepare written documents.
- Prepare written documents that are correct in style, grammar, and mechanics.
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods over an eight to twelve-hour period.
- Bend, squat, and kneel.
- Assist lifting or moving clients of all age groups and weights.
- Perform CPR, i.e., move above client to compress chest and manually ventilate client.
- Work with arms fully extended overhead.
- Use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and other fine manipulation.
- Demonstrate eye/hand coordination for manipulation of equipment, i.e., syringes, procedures, etc.
- Possess tactile ability to differentiate changes in sensation.
- Possess tactile ability sufficient for physical examination of a patient.
- Possess auditory acuity to note slight changes in the client’s condition, i.e., lung sounds, bowel sounds, etc.
- Possess auditory acuity to hear client’s calls for assistance without facing the client.
- Possess auditory acuity to interpret various equipment signals and use the telephone.
- Possess visual acuity to read and distinguish colors, to read handwritten orders, and other handwritten/printed data.
- Possess visual acuity to clearly view electronic monitors and scales in order to correctly interpret data.
- Possess olfactory ability sufficient to detect differences in odor.
- Possess good short term and long-term memory.
- Respond with precise, quick actions in emergency situations.
If you have any questions regarding these functions, please contact the MCC Nursing Department at 231- 777-0281.
application CHECKLIST for nursing
Students who are ready to fill out an application should contact the Counseling and Advising Center. General applications can be completed with any counselor during an appointment or drop ins. Accelerated appointments can only be completed during an appointment with Sylvia Hayes or Seth York.
The Nursing Program admission is based on a first come, first served basis; once the requirements have been met and the application filled out, the applicant will be placed on the waitlist. It is the responsibility of each student to notify the MCC Records Office of an address, name, and/or phone number change(s). (Please see the MCC Student Welcome Center or your “MyMCC” page for procedures on how to update your information.) The College will not be responsible for any incident arising from the student’s failure to update contact information or from not checking their official MCC email on a regular basis.
Please note: The MCC Nursing Program uses the MCC email system as the main point of contact with potential nursing students, including to notify them of admission opportunities. Please make sure to check your MCC email on a regular basis.
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION CHECKLIST
| INITIAL STEPS |
| Apply to MCC and make sure you have an active student status with the Health Science ASA Degree (HESCI.ASA) program code. (Specific nursing codes are added upon acceptance into the Nursing Program.) |
| Make sure that your official completed high school transcripts or GED is on file with the Admission’s Office, Room 1043. High school transcripts are accepted electronically via www.parchment.com, mailed, or emailed directly from the high school to Muskegon Community College. |
| Any official college transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution – either by email or mail (see details at https://www.muskegoncc.edu/academics/earn-credit-for-what-you-know/transfer-credit/). Transfer credit will be granted only for equivalent courses in which you earned a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher. |
| Maintain a minimum overall MCC cumulative GPA of a “C” (2.0). |
| REQUIRED COMPETENCIES To qualify for a Nursing Program Application, you must complete one option for each of the five competency skills listed below. Information on the MCC Testing Center can be found at https://www.muskegoncc.edu/testing/. (If testing or coursework is over 8 years old, competency must be validated on established examinations or by repeating the course.) |
| 1. Writing Skills – Score 26 or above on SAT Writing (19 or above on ACT English) score. – Score 245 or above on Accuplacer Next Gen Writing. – Complete ENG 091, Intro to English Composition {last offered Winter 2022}, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). – Complete ENG 101, English Composition, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). |
| 2. Reading Skills – Score 25 or above on SAT Reading (19 or above on ACT Reading) score. – Score 255 or above on Accuplacer Next Gen Reading. – Complete ENG 101, English Composition, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). |
| 3. Math Skills – Complete MATH 100NRT, Math for Health Science, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) or MATH 099, Math for Health Sciences, (last offered F23). – Score 271 or above on Accuplacer Next Gen Arithmetic AND complete the metrics waiver test with a minimum of 75%. (Before F23, score 271 or above on Accuplacer Next Gen Arithmetic AND complete the metrics waiver test with a minimum of 75% or pass the MATH 035F, Metric Module last offered F23.) – Score 251-270 on Accuplacer Next Gen Arithmetic AND pass Math 038, Pre-Algebra {last offered W22}, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) AND complete the metrics waiver test with a minimum of 75% (or pass the Math 035F, Metric Module last offered F23). – Complete MATH 036A, Basic Math {last offered W22}, and Math 038, Pre-Algebra, {last offered W22}, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). |
| 4. Computer Literacy Skills – Computer courses must have been completed within the past five (5) years to transfer to MCC. – Pass the Computer Literacy Test with a minimum of 80%. – Complete CIS 100, Intro to Personal Computers, or CIS 110, Computer Concepts, or CIS 120A, Intro to Computer Info Systems with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). |
| 5. College Success Skills – Complete CSS 100A, College Success Seminar, (3 credits) with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). – Complete at least 30 college credits of 100 level courses or higher with a cumulative minimum of a “C” (2.0). – Completed by an exemption per MCC rule regarding remedial credits. |
Once the above competencies are completed, meet with a counselor in the Counseling and Advising Center. They will verify your status and provide you with a Nursing Program Application.
| REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Set yourself up for success!! It is extremely important for you to be working on your general education requirements while you wait to enter the Nursing Program. Not only does the completion of these courses qualify you for an Accelerated Application, but you will be helping to set yourself up for success once you enter the Nursing Program. Nursing courses contain theory, lab, and clinical components that require extensive time commitments. General education courses must be completed with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) in adherence to the Muskegon Community College Course Repeat Rule, which was developed to provide fair access to classes. It allows the student to repeat the course once. Instructor permission is required to take a course more than twice. To repeat a course, a student must register for and pay all necessary fees. Each grade received will appear on a student’s record, but only the last grade awarded is used in computing a GPA. Keep in mind that if you retake a class and receive a lower grade, the last grade is still the one that counts. When transferring to another college or university, you may be held accountable for all attempts as grades associated with a course taken at Muskegon Community College. |
| ANTH 103 Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Society Successful completion required prior to or during Semester 1. |
| BIOL 152 L&L Human Anatomy (formerly BIOL 105 L&L Anatomy and Physiology I) Successful completion required prior to or during Semester 1. |
| ENG 101 English Composition Successful completion required prior to or during Semester 1. |
| PSYC 201 General Psychology Successful completion required prior to or during Semester 2. |
| BIOL 252 L&L Human Physiology L & L (formerly BIOL 106 L&L Anatomy and Physiology II) Successful completion required prior to Semester 5. |
| Satisfy the CHEM Competency with one of the following. Successful completion required prior to Semester 5. – Complete 1 year of chemistry with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) from an approved high school within the past 8 years. – Pass the Toledo Chemistry Competency Examination in the MCC Testing Center with a minimum of a “C” (70%). – Complete CHEM 100 LEC/100A Fundamentals of Chemistry with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). (prerequisite: MATH 099 {last offered F23} or MATH 100A {last offered F22} or MATH 100NRT, Math for Health Science. – Complete CHEM 109 LEC/109A Chemistry for Health Science with a minimum of a “C” (2.0). (prerequisite: MATH 099 {last offered F23} or MATH 100A {last offered F22} or MATH 100NRT, Math for Health Science. |
| BIOL 207 LEC & BIOL 207A Microbiology Lecture & Lab Successful completion required prior to or during Semester 5. |
Once the above general education classes are completed in addition to the required five competency skills, you need to make an appointment * with either Sylvia Hayes or Seth York in the Counseling and Advising Center to verify your status and receive an Accelerated Nursing Program Application.
* Please check the Blackboard Student Nurse Waitlist site for application procedures and blackout dates.
| REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION INTO LEVEL 2 (LPN to RN) |
| Complete Initial Steps and Required Competencies. |
| Complete Required General Education Courses up to a minimum of Semester 5. |
| Submit evidence of current, unencumbered Michigan LPN license. |
| Submit a letter from current employer that indicates a minimum of 6 months of current work experience in the LPN role. |
| All LPN to RN transfer students must complete the Credit for Industry-Recognized Credentials Form. |
See the Nursing Program Career Ladder for required course sequence.
Questions? Contact Jodie Leonard, Nursing Program Administrative Assistant, at jodie.leonard@muskegoncc.edu or call/text 231-777-0281. Counseling and advising appointments can be made at https://www.muskegoncc.edu/departments/counseling-advising/.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS (INCLUDING LPN TO RN) & READMISSION OF FORMER MCC STUDENTS
Transfer students and MCC students who exited at the PN level and have been out for more than two (2) years would need to see Counseling for an admission application. (Transfer LPN to RN students will need to fill out the Credit for Industry-Recognized Credentials form prior to applying.) These students would need to meet all current Program requirements and submit evidence of a current, unencumbered Michigan LPN license as well as a letter from a current employer that indicates a minimum of 6 months current work experience in the LPN role.
A student who exits the Program for personal or academic reasons is eligible to apply to a course waitlist within two (2) years of exiting without having to meet current general entry requirements. {Any necessary general education requirements for progression must be successfully completed prior to waitlist application.} An application for course waitlists can be found on the Blackboard Student Nurse Resource site. Because we cannot guarantee how long a student will need to wait to reenter Level 2 of the Program, we highly encourage those students to obtain their Michigan LPN license and work in the LPN role to maintain their skill level.
Credits for courses completed at Muskegon Community College or other post-secondary educational institutions will be accepted toward fulfillment of the nursing (PN and AAS) curriculum requirements if all the following criteria are met:
- The courses are determined to be equivalent to the courses required in the MCC Nursing curriculum.
- The general education courses must be completed with a minimum grade of a C (2.0).
- The courses were completed within eight years prior to the ready date.
- Transfer LPN to RN students will need to fill out the Credit for Industry-Recognized Credentials form prior to applying. Official transcripts from institutions other than Muskegon Community College should be sent to Muskegon Community College, “Attention: Transfer Evaluation for credit evaluation.” See this page for additional information
* Reminders: If testing/coursework is over 8 years old competency must be validated on established examinations or by repeating the course. Courses in the Nursing Curriculum must be completed in sequence; see also Nursing Career Ladder – Curriculum Design for required course sequence.
ESTIMATED WAIT TIMES
The wait time to initially begin the Nursing Program generally runs around 1 to 1.5 years. However, an accelerated application (completing all general education courses required for the Program) can significantly decrease the wait time depending on how many applicants are qualified during each invitation period. Level 1 starts twice a year – summer and fall semesters.
The current trend is that less students are exiting after the PN portion of the Program and many LPNs are applying to our Program to complete their RN degree. But remember, we have an open door, competency-based admission policy so that everyone who qualifies will be admitted to our Program! Depending on the number of students on the list, the wait time can range up to 1.5 to 2 years to enter this portion of the Program due to clinical space limitations. But it also can be significantly less depending on how many applicants are on the list during each invitation period. Level 2 (LPN to RN) starts twice a year – fall and winter semesters. Our goal is to get students in within a semester or the course running. We do not have a transition course so you must be ready for acute care advanced med surg clinical and have adequate time to study, attend clinical, labs, and simulations.
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
The Nursing Program Cost Breakdown is based on Fall 2025 Fee Schedule that includes In-District Tuition = $141, Out-of-District Tuition = $264, Technology Fee = $29/contact hr, Infrastructure Fee = $17/contact hr., and Registration Fee = $35/semester. The total for an Associate Degree in Applied Science – Nursing is $17,275 in-district and $27,361 out-of-district plus any associated costs of general education requirements.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
Federal and State laws require a criminal background check of those assigned to a clinical agency and Michigan licensure will require an FBI fingerprint check. Felonies and some misdemeanor convictions may prevent you from completing the Nursing Program requirements and taking licensure examinations, thus affecting your employment options. Students must have a clear criminal background check to begin the Nursing Program. Any student who has not resided in Michigan for at least three or more years preceding their participation in the Nursing Program is required to obtain background check based on a national database; the student is responsible for any additional charge. Any student who becomes subject to criminal prosecution while participating in the Nursing Program is required to report such allegations immediately to the Nursing Program Coordinator and the Dean of Nursing and Health Programs.
Please click on this link to see the State of Michigan’s latest policy in regards to criminal background checks. Further interpretation of these Acts can be found with this legal guide.
If you still have questions whether any court judgements would likely result in a denial of a license or registration for failing to meet the good moral character requirement, contact LARA to obtain a Preliminary Determination of Character Request.
Once I have applied, how will I know that I am accepted into the Nursing Program?
Communication regarding nursing admissions is through the official MCC email system; you are officially accepted into the Nursing Program when you have replied via MCC email to the official invitation sent by the Nursing Program indicating there is a space for you in the next cohort. During the application process, you will receive information the Blackboard Student Nurse Waitlist site where you can verify that your name has been placed on the waitlist and where you can obtain updates on the previous invitation period’s wait times, projected call-in periods, etc.
What coursework or testing can I complete while I am on the waitlist?
You are encouraged to take any non-nursing general education course in the curriculum, subject to the pre-requisites for those courses. For example, take BIOL 152 L&L, Human Anatomy, as this is a lab course and can be time consuming and completion will make your course load lighter when you do get into the Nursing Program. Courses that you can take while waiting to enter the Nursing Program are:
- * ANTH 103 – Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Society
- * PSYC 201 – General Psychology
- * BIOL 152 L&L – Human Anatomy
- * ENG 101 – English Composition
- * BIOL 252 L&L – Human Physiology
- * CHEM 100 & 100A Fundamentals of Chemistry (or CHEM 109 & 109A, Chemistry for Health Science)
- Alternatively, students may waive the chemistry requirement by demonstrating competency on the Toledo Chemistry Placement Test or providing proof of 1 credit high school chemistry within 8 years of ready date.
- BIOL 207 LEC & 207A LAB – Microbiology
* required for entry into Level 2
What is the 8-year rule?
Any coursework that is older than 8 years must be re-validated to demonstrate current competency with the course content. You do not need to retake the course if you pass the re-validation competency test. See the MCC counselors regarding appointments with the appropriate Department Chairperson for any course over 8 years old that you need to re-validate. You must have taken the course to test for competency.
My grade in BIOL 152 was a C-. Why do I need to repeat that course?
In order to progress in the Nursing Program, you must have a C (2.0) in all general education coursework and a 77% (C+) in all NUR courses and AH 111.
I took PSYC 201 at another college and it only transferred to MCC as 2.67 credits. I need 4 credits of PSYC. What should I do?
See your counselor as soon as possible. You may take an independent study to fulfill the requirements of PSYC 201. You cannot progress to the second term of the Nursing Program without the necessary equivalent credit for PSYC 201.
Can I transfer nursing courses from my current Practical Nursing Program to Muskegon Community College?
MCC is unable to accept nursing credits from a ‘stand alone’ Practical Nursing Program (GRCC, Everest, Davenport) because we are a ladder program and teach to the ADN level. Our students all start together and have the option to exit at the end of 4 semesters to take the NCLEX-PN. This is a different model than other schools have and many schools only do the practical nurse program as a technical level program. It is also very difficult to transfer from one ladder program to another ladder program because the curriculums are aligned differently to accommodate available clinical space.
See the next question for the LPN to RN option available.
I work full-time. I just want to go to MCC part-time to finish my associate degree.
Muskegon Community College does not have a part-time program option. While most students strive to complete all general education courses before they start the advanced med surg nursing course, coming back to school for 8-9 credits per semester with labs and clinical is intense and our experience is that students do not succeed if trying to work more than 16 hours/week.
The first semester is online asynchronous with testing is in-person at MCC. After that, it gets more intense. The Nursing Program requires a full-time commitment, typically during daytime hours. Classes are mostly scheduled for Mondays, while clinicals usually take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (with a second shift option available, though not guaranteed) or Thursdays and Fridays, lasting a minimum of 8 hours per day, depending on the course. Additionally, you will have lab work assigned on another day during some weeks.
The Program is demanding, and balancing home, work, and school will depend on your individual circumstances. It’s important to assess how many responsibilities you have and how much time you can dedicate to your studies.
I was recently invited for the next Nursing Program cohort, but now I am pregnant, and I think I should wait until next year to start the Nursing Program. Can I defer?
You are allowed two deferrals before you will lose your place on the waitlist and are required to reapply to the Nursing Program subject to all current requirements. If you are invited to fill an opening based on your position on the waitlist and choose not to come into the available nursing cohort, you will be allowed to defer. You also may defer a second time. However, you must come into the Program on the third invitation, or your name will be removed from the waitlist and you will be required to reapply. You would need to comply with current requirements and you would need to re-validate any coursework that is more than eight years old.
Are there scholarships available for Nursing Students?
Yes, there are scholarships available to students entering the nursing profession. Requirements vary. You should first complete the FAFSA through the Financial Aid office (due annually by March 1st). Local organizations, hospitals, and health care agencies, and Community Foundations have scholarships available to nursing students. Other sources of nursing scholarships are available – complete a web search for places such as https://nursing.jnj.com/. There may be additional scholarships available for students currently enrolled in nursing (NUR) courses in the Program. These will be posted on the Program’s Blackboard site under scholarships when they become available. In addition, some of the local healthcare agencies will assist you with tuition reimbursement if you are currently their employee.
Financial Aid information is available on our Financial Aid web page and will also be offered in CSS 100 College Success Seminar.
What exactly do you do during clinicals? Where are clinicals? Do I have a choice?
Clinical experiences are a required part of all nursing education programs. The clinical experiences are 2 or 3 days per week at local health care agencies, usually located within a 40-mile radius of the College. You will be caring for patients of all ages and in various stages of health and illness. Generally, clinicals are on the day shift, but also can be evenings or weekends depending on facility availability.
Will there be an orientation to the Nursing Program?
Yes, once you have been accepted into the Nursing Program, you will be given information regarding both an online and required in-person orientation. These will include information about the philosophy and organizing framework of the Program, the curriculum, required computer software, uniforms, student policy and procedures, required criminal background checks, and more.
I want to earn my BSN. Can I do that at Muskegon Community College?
Muskegon Community College has concurrent agreements with Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University which allow you to work on earning your BSN while still attending MCC. Many courses taken at MCC will also transfer to other universities for completion of your BSN. (Please see the Michigan Center for Nursing LINK – https://www.michigancenterfornursing.org/ web site for a complete list.) Contact the MCC Counseling and Advising Center or contact individual programs directly for specific information on BSN completion requirements.
I took classes at a university to enter a BSN program. I was not accepted and now I want to come to Muskegon Community College. Can I start nursing courses right away with advanced placement?
If you have no nursing coursework, your best avenue for a degree is probably another 4-year university program. There is no advanced placement here at MCC for a student with another degree or 60 general education credits. Contact the Universities for Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Programs for more information. While we welcome your application and sometimes a biology course or chemistry course will transfer to MCC for a general education requirement, we cannot start your nursing coursework ahead of our current list of waiting students for these seats. You will need to join the waitlist by completing waitlist requirements and making an appointment with the Counseling Office to obtain an application. Our admission is competency based, so once you have met our waitlist requirements you will be admitted into the Muskegon Community College Nursing Program as soon as a seat becomes available.
My family is moving, and I need to transfer programs or I am not happy in my current nursing program.
If you are a student currently enrolled in nursing courses in another ADN or BSN Program and are thinking about transferring to Muskegon Community College, you are encouraged to discuss your concerns with the director of your current nursing program. Often, when the going gets tough, “jumping ship” seems like the right answer when, in fact, it may be much more difficult than you think. Please talk with your current program director or make an appointment to meet with our director to discuss your options at MCC. Please call Jodie at 231-777-0281 for more information.
I exited the MCC Nursing Program over a year ago and I want to re-enter, what is the process for readmission?
A student who exits the Program for personal or academic reasons is eligible to apply to a course waitlist within two (2) years of exiting. An application for course waitlists can be found on the Blackboard Student Nurse Resource site. Readmission is on a space available basis. If you have been academically dismissed from the Program (two failures of the same course), you are no longer eligible to enter the Muskegon Community College Nursing Program. (Also see “Readmission” tab.)
Do I have to come to Muskegon to go to school? Can I do the program online?
Our classes are in Muskegon and clinical agencies will vary in location. We are not an online program so you must have the resources to travel.
I heard that I have to take CPR classes. Is that part of the nursing curriculum?
Prior to the first clinical semester, all students are required to turn in verification of hands-on training that includes adult and child CPR from either the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA); AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) is the preferred course. Certification will need to submitted and to be valid for the entire upcoming semester prior posted due dates. Only hands-on certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association will be accepted. (Theory may be completed online but there must be a hands-on skills testout.) Failure to maintain current CPR status or any required health documentation will cause students to lose his/her clinical request and they will not be placed on the clinical schedule and may be dismissed from the Program.
Now that marijuana is legal in Michigan, is it okay to use?
In addition to the MCC Drug Policy, Trinity Health has a zero-tolerance policy nationwide in regards to the use of marijuana, whether the use be recreational or medical. This zero-tolerance policy applies to all staff, students, and contracted staff coming on site to fulfill their job duty, perform services, or complete educational requirements. Even though the laws currently allow marijuana use, YOUR PROFESSION DOES NOT ALLOW IT!
Do I need to have specific immunizations for the Nursing Program?
MCC has legal partnership agreements with our clinical affiliates that mandates our students comply with agency clinical requirements to participate in clinical experiences at their facilities. In addition to clinical compliance documentation that we already collect, all students must submit documentation of receiving the COVID-19 and annual influenza vaccinations or have approved exemptions on file with the MCC Nursing Department. Participation in clinical is a required component of nursing courses.
Please note that exemptions are not accepted at all clinical facilities. Students who submit an exemption are at risk for not being able to complete the course requirements if not allowed to participate in clinical experiences. If the clinical objectives cannot be met successfully, students will not be able to receive a passing grade in the course and thus, will not progress in the Nursing Program.
Students on the course re-entry waitlists must have either the vaccination documentation or an approved exemption on file to accept a seat in upcoming semesters.
