Orientation for the Nursing Program

An orientation session is held to acquaint newly admitted (NUR 100) students with the Muskegon Community College Nursing Program. Each student will be mailed information concerning the date, time, and location of the orientation session.

Criminal Background Check

Federal and State laws require a criminal background check of those assigned to a clinical agency.  Felonies and some misdemeanors 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 an FBI fingerprint check; the student is responsible for the cost of the FBI check.  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 Director.

Please see the "State Information on Criminal Background Checks" on the menu at the left for more information.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

All students must show proof of current certification in CPR which will be valid for the entire semester prior to August 1^st for Fall Semester (valid thru December 15^th), December 1^st for Winter semester (valid thru April 15^th), and April 1^st for Summer semester (valid thru August 15^th).  Only face to face certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association will be accepted.  Failure to maintain current CPR status will result in inability to pre-register for nursing classes and for unexcused absences from clinical.  Expiration dates for CPR certifications are posted by health status number on BlackBoard.  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure current CPR certification is on file in the Nursing Program Office.  The requirement may be met in one of the following ways:

• Complete MCC course HE100A Community First Aid and Safety (2 credits)
• Complete American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider
• Complete American Red Cross Adult and Child Certifications