Why choose MCC Nursing?

The Nursing Program at MCC:

• Offers a quality education.
• Offers an affordable education.
• Offers an optional PN exit opportunity as well as a PN to RN entrance opportunity.
• Has been fully approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing since its PN inception in 1965 and then in 1981 for the current laddered program that included the RN portion.
• Was first accredited by the NLN-AC (now the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) since 2007 and in 2023, the PN portion of the Program has been granted additional accreditation.
• Has students with NCLEX pass rates consistently above the national average.
• Has a selective admission process meaning all qualified students will be offered a seat as soon as one is available.
• Has a diversely experienced faculty team.
• Has transferable general education credits.

This program meets the State of Michigan rules for nursing education programs and prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for practical nurse and/or registered nurse licensure. Graduates who intend on practicing in another state should review that state’s requirements for licensure.

What should you look for in a nursing education program?

• Is the program fully approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing? Full approval demonstrates that the program has met all the State requirements to operate as a nursing education program.
• Is the program nationally accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)? Accreditation indicates to the general public and to the educational community that a nursing program has clear and appropriate educational objectives and complies with the standards and criteria in the context of current practice and anticipated future directions.
• What is the percentage of graduates who pass the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX) upon completion of the program? The national average is approximately 85%. The program you choose should be transparent with their NCLEX pass rates and they should be at or above national and state averages.
• Who are the nursing faculty members? A stable, MSN prepared, and experienced full-time faculty is essential to the development of quality learning outcomes.
• Is there an option for practical nurse licensure if for some reason the student is unable to complete the whole program?
• Are the course credits in the program easily transferable to universities for completion of a BSN or MSN degree?
• Are the general education credits easily transferable if for some reason you decide to switch to another educational facility to complete your degree?
• What is the admission process? A selective admission means once you meet the entry level requirements you are ready to enter as soon as space is available. No need to reapply, you will be admitted. A competitive admission means there are no waiting lists; students “compete” by GPA or other criteria for a limited number of openings. Those who are not selected must reapply.

Websites offering information on nursing careers, especially for males considering the career, include Johnson & Johnson Discover Nursing and the Michigan Center for Nursing.