| NURSING |
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provide options to reflect the variety of educational paths
available to future nursing professionals, the nursing program
at MCC is offered in a laddered approach. Successful
completion of the first rung of the ladder, either on or off
campus, prepares students as practical nurses (PN) for which
a certificate is earned qualifying them to take the National
Council Licensing Examination/Computer Adaptive Testing (NCLEX-PN/CAT)
for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students
successfully completing the second rung of the ladder, whether
progressing or entering as LPNs, earn the applied science
degree in nursing (ADN) and are eligible to apply for the
NCLEX-RN/CAT for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
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ASSET,
COMPASS, or ACT testing is required for reading and math with
minimum ASSET scores of 41 or equivalent COMPASS or ACT scores.
Detailed information about the nursing programs is in the
nursing booklet that is available from Student Services. (Updates to the nursing booklet supersede information contained in the catalog.)
It includes the Tracking List Request Form that determines
admission into each of the following: |
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On-Campus
Practical Nursing (PN) Program
(starts each fall semester) |
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Off-Campus
Practical Nursing (PN) Program
(starts each spring semester) |
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Advanced
Standing Associate Degree Nursing Program for LPNs
(starts each fall semester) |
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Admission
into the nursing programs is dependent upon available space;
it is not guaranteed immediately upon acceptance. If
there are more students interested in progressing into the
ADN program than there are available seats, admission will
be determined by GPA. Progressing students have priority
over advanced standing students. |
Legal
Consideration: Previous
treatment for substance abuse or conviction of a misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for a maximum term of two years
may prevent an applicant from taking the NCLEX-PN/CAT or NCLEX-RN/CAT.
Individuals with a conviction history must inform the Board
of Nursing of the circumstances for which subsequent determination
should be made regarding licensure eligibility in the State
of Michigan. |
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| GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
| Written
Communications: |
3
credits |
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ENGL100
(prior to admission into PN program) |
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| Oral
Communications: |
1.5
credits |
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*NURS121A
(may be taken two years prior to admission) |
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| Laboratory
Science: |
12-20
credits |
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All
science courses must be taken within 7 years prior to entry
into the nursing program and have a minimum grade of C+. |
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BIOL201
(can
be taken concurrently with NURS253) |
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BIOL202
(Prerequisite: BIOL100 or BIOL105
or BIOL121) |
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CHEM105
(prior
to
admission to the ADN program) |
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Mathematics: |
4
credits |
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MATH100
(or
one year of high school algebra earning a grade of C or better
in the last 7 years
prior to
admission to the PN program) Students must also meet
AHEA106 math competency. |
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| Social
Science: |
6-7 credits |
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POLI240
or
POLI110 and PSYC120
(prior
to NURS227) |
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| Humanities: |
3
credits |
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PHIL222
(prior
to
admission to the ADN program) |
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| Computer
Literacy: |
0.5
credits |
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**NURS121B
(prior to admission to the ADN program) |
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| PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS (PN Level) |
The
following courses require a grade of C+ or better and can
be repeated only once. |
| Course
Name |
Course
# |
Cr. |
| **Dosages
& Solutions for
Nursing & Allied Health |
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1 |
| Fundamentals
of Nursing Care |
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5 |
| Nursing
Care of the Adult Client I |
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6 |
| Nursing
Care of the Adult Client II |
|
6 |
| ***Nutrition
& Diet Therapy in Nursing |
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2 |
| Nursing
Care of the Adult Client III |
|
5 |
| ***Introduction
to Communication Concepts
in Nursing |
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1.5 |
| Nursing
Issues & Trends |
|
0.5 |
| Nursing
Care of the Childbearing Family |
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3 |
| Nursing
Care of Children |
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3 |
| Pharmacology
of Nursing I |
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1 |
| Pharmacology
of Nursing II |
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1 |
| PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
(ADN Level)
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The
following courses require a grade of C+ or better and can
be repeated only once. |
| Course
Name |
Course # |
Cr. |
| **Introduction
to Computer Concepts in Nursing |
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0.5 |
| Advanced
Nursing Care of the Adult Client |
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10 |
| Community
Mental Health |
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5 |
| Nursing
Care of the Childbearing Family |
|
3 |
| Nursing
Care of Children |
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3 |
| Leadership
& Management |
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3 |
*These
courses require a minimum grade of C+.
**Requirement
may also be met through competency testing.
***These
courses may be taken up to two years prior to admission. |
Licensure preparation testing
is required for all students each semester of the program.
This comprehensive testing provides preparation for both NCLEX-PN/CAT
and NCLEX-RN/CAT.
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| ADVANCED
STANDING |
This
program provides a means for the Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN), holding a valid, unencumbered license and able to document
a minimum of 1000 hours (6 months full time) nursing experience
within the last two years to complete the ADN program and
become eligible to make application for the National Council
Licensing Examination/Computer Adaptive Testing (NCLEX-RN/CAT)
for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). |
Time frames for the science courses are waived for advanced
standing students who are currently working. The time
frame for math is waived with successful completion of the
Dosages and Solutions examination.
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Advanced standing students entering the second rung of the
ladder must meet all requirements of the practical nursing
program as well as those of the associate degree program.
Complete information is available in the nursing brochure
available in Student Services. It is important for the
LPN to complete the Advanced Standing Tracking List to assure
timely admission into the ADN program.
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CAREER
PATHWAY: This program corresponds to the Health Services
career pathway.
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