Nursing A.A.S.

Prior to application for the Nursing program, the student must satisfy all application requirements, including:

• Demonstrate high school level education (high school diploma or GED). Dual-enrolled high school students and/or Early/Middle College students will need to submit a verification letter indicating the student’s enrollment in their program and the expected date of high school diploma award.
• Demonstrate College level reading comprehension. This requirement may be satisfied by any of the following within the last five years:
  • College level reading comprehension on the ACCUPLACER placement test.
  • a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT.
  • a score of 27 on the reading portion of the SAT.
  • A “Satisfactory” grade in RDNG 030 or ACRD-090 or ACRD-091.
• Demonstrate math proficiency. This requirement may be satisfied by any of the following:
  • placing into MATH 130, or higher on the ACCUPLACER placement test; within the last five years
  • a minimum score of 25 on the math portion of the ACT; within the last five years
  • a minimum score of 590 on the math portion of the SAT; within the last five years
  • completion of MATH 118 or higher level course with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
• Complete the following courses with a 3.0 or higher grade (including transfer credits):
  • BIOL 151 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I; within the last five years
  • BIOL 152 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II; within the last five years
  • ENGL 101 or 103 – English Composition I
• Complete the following courses with a 2.0 or higher grade (including transfer credits) within the last five years:
  • AHLT 112 – Nutrition for Health
  • AHLT 135 – Dosages & Solutions
  • NRSG 100 – Pharmacology & Therapeutics
• Complete the following prerequisite courses either prior to or after applying to the Nursing Program (If completed prior to applying, will receive bonus points on the application):
  • Support Courses
    • ENGL 102 or ENGL 104 or COMM 200 (2.0 or higher)
    • BIOL 101 or 156 (3.0 or higher); within the last five years
    • NRSG 105 (2.0 or higher)
    • PSYC 281 (2.0 or higher)
• Complete all required courses in no more than 2 attempts.
  • Exceptions: Fresh Start at Mott, NS or NE grades and course updates.
• Maintain a cumulative MCC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Complete the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) at the overall Proficient Level (or higher) on the ATI Academic Preparedness Level scale.
  • Complete all sections of the exam, including Reading, Mathematics, Science and English & Language Usage.
  • The exam must have been taken at MCC and completed in no more than 2 attempts.
• Submit official transcripts for all transfer college coursework. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the MCC Registrar’s Office. Attach an unofficial copy of all transcripts to your application form.
• Submit an acceptable criminal background investigation (CBI). Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may prevent a student from being allowed into a clinical setting or taking a licensure examination. Note: Repeat applicants may need to renew their CBI if a calendar year has passed since their prior application.

Fulfillment of prerequisites does not guarantee admission into the Nursing program at MCC. Prospective Nursing AAS students must:

1. Complete their application to Mott Community College if they have not already done so, and
2. Submit an application portfolio to the Nursing AAS program.

   Nursing Program Application

• Items to upload with your application:
  • High school diploma or transcript
  • Copy of ATI TEAS results
  • Student copy of transcripts of all transfer coursework (also submit an official transcript to the MCC Registrar’s Office)
  • Documentation of completed criminal background check within the last twelve months in CastleBranch system (only a background check is required at this stage)
  • The completed portfolio must be submitted to the Division Office by the following deadlines:
    • By January 31 for admission in September (Fall) classes.
    • By June 30 for admission in January (Winter) classes.
• Students should consult with an academic advisor in the Prahl College Center for assistance in preparing to meet eligibility requirements and in submitting the application portfolio.
• Please note that:
  • Only complete applications will be considered.
  • Students will be notified of the final outcome.
  • Final determination of program entry will be made by a competitive (selective) process.
    • Points will be awarded to students upon the basis of their application.
    • All eligibility coursework must be completed prior to application deadline.
    • Students are responsible to provide all documentation of eligibility.
  • Students not accepted into an entering class may submit a new application portfolio for the next admissions cycle.
  • Students should consult with an academic advisor in the Prahl College Center for assistance in preparing to meet eligibility requirements and in submitting the application portfolio.

Once you have been admitted into the Nursing A.A.S. you’ll have to maintain good standing in order to complete your degree. Nursing AAS students must:

• Maintain a 2.0 or higher in general education courses (including PSYC 281 and ENGL 102, ENGL 104, or COMM 200).
• Attend a program orientation session prior to the start of the clinical sequence (NRSG 110).
• Submit documentation of a physical exam, including required immunizations and TB testing, at the student's expense prior to the start of the clinical sequence (NRSG 110). Completed physical forms must be posted on the CastleBranch system by August 1st for Fall admission and December 1st for Winter admission. The physical exam must be no older than 12 months. Students must submit documentation of annual TB screening while in the program.
• Submit documentation of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Acceptable courses include those from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, for health care providers or health professionals. Other CPR courses are not accepted. Copies of current BLS cards are due to be posted on the CastleBranch system by August 1st for Fall admission and December 1st for Winter admission. Students are responsible to maintain ongoing certification and submit documentation to CastleBranch while in the program.

• As part of the accreditation process, MCC’s Nursing Program is required to calculate ‘on-time’ completion of the Nursing Program by its graduates.
• After program completion, a graduate from the ADN Nursing program at Mott Community College takes the NCLEX-RN to receive his or her registered nursing license. A nursing license gives the individual permission to practice nursing in the state that issues the license. MCC students consistently outperform the national average on NCLEX-RN pass rates.
• Employment/Job Placement Surveys are sent to Nursing Program graduates after program completion. Data gathered from graduates includes the rate of employment as a registered nurse, working status (FT or PT), and work setting. Since 2020 the MCC Nursing program has enjoyed a 100% job placement rate for graduates.

Learn more at Certification, Completion and Job Placement in the Nursing A.A.S.