Career Ladder, Progression, Concurrent Enrollments, & Graduation
The Muskegon Community College Nursing Program offers a career ladder nursing curriculum consisting of the practical nurse diploma and the Associate Degree in Applied Science – Nursing (AAS) with the opportunity to enroll concurrently with other institutions to become eligible to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSN). {See additional links below.}
Students who successfully complete the Practical Nurse Diploma will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree in Applied Science – Nursing (AAS) degree will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Effective Fall 2021, Muskegon Community College updated their biology courses to improve the ability to transfer credits to several universities. Credits obtained under the former biology classes for the MCC Nursing Program will be accepted per the 8-year rule.
Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities:
Muskegon Community College has concurrent enrollment agreements with Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. The agreements provide a seamless pathway for MCC nursing students to enroll at either university’s RN to BSN program while they are completing their associate degree at MCC.
For more information on GVSU’s Kirkhof College of Nursing, please contact Kristin Williams, MA at willkris@gvsu.edu or 616-331-5637.
For more information on MSU’s College of Nursing, please contact Jessica Knerr, MSEd, BA at knerrjes@msu.edu or 517-355-8311.
Graduation:
To be eligible for graduation from the Nursing Program, students must meet the following requirements:Complete the nursing curriculum requirements for the diploma/degree desired with a minimum grade point of 2.3 (C+) in each Nursing course and 2.0 (C) or higher in each general education course.
Complete not less than 30 or the last 15 credit hours required in the nursing curriculum at Muskegon Community College.Apply for graduation according to the NUR 141B and NUR 211A course calendars.
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 at https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/education/board-of-nursing-licensure-requirements.page
