Nursing, A.A.S.

• Associate in Applied Science
• Health & Human Services Division
• Program Code: NURS2
• Office: Curtice-Mott Complex CM2313
• Phone: (810) 762-0317
• Students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program study the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences to prepare them for the nursing curriculum. The program prepares graduates to assist a diverse patient population within the community through health maintenance, as well as caring for them across the lifespan, through illness, injury, or disability. Utilizing a patient-centered approach, the program prepares graduates to care for their patients through evidence-based practice, critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, and excellent communication skills. Upon graduation, the registered nurse will lead, manage, and coordinate care with other health care disciplines within our community. The program is based on the fundamental core values of caring, diversity, ethics, excellence, holism, integrity, and patient-centeredness. Graduates received the Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Nursing (ADN) and are eligible to take the licensure exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program is approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Board of Nursing (P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170; www.michigan.gov/lara). The program is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326,(404) 975-5000; www.nlnac.org).

• Program Eligibility Requirements

        The following minimum requirements must be satisfied before application to the Nursing program. Prior to application for the Nursing program, the student must:

• 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 from a program official 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 5 years:
  • College Level Reading Comprehension on the ACCUPLACER placement test.
  • Minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT.
  • 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 satisified by any of the following:
  • Placing into Math 130, or higher on the ACCUPLACER placement test; within the last 5 years.
  • Minimum score of 25 on the math portion of the ACT; within the last 5 years.
  • Minimum score of 590 on the math portion of the SAT; within the last 5 years.
  • Completion of Math 115 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): The minimum required score for AHLT 112, 135, and NRSG 100 taken prior to Fall 2025 is a 2.0 or higher.
  • BIOL-151 Human Anatomy and Physiology I  within the last 5 years
  • BIOL-152 Human Anatomy and Physiology II  within the last 5 years
  • ENGL 101 or 103 English Compostion I 
  • AHLT 112- Nutrition for Health; within the last 5 years.
  • AHLT 135 - Dosages & Solutions; within the last 5 years  ​
  • NRSG 100 - Pharmacology & Therapeutics; within the last 5 years
• Complete the following prerequisite courses either prior to or after applying to the Nursing Program Admission Process (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 5 years.
    • NRSG 105 (3.0 or higher) (Note: The minimum required score for NRSG 105 taken prior to Fall 2025 is a 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 and 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 paased since their prior appllcation.​​

Program Admissions Process

Fulfillment of the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission into the Nursing program at Mott Community College. Qualified application portfolios will be reviewed by the Nursing program coordinators during the Winter semester for Fall (September) admission or during the Summer semester for Winter (January) admission. Final determination of program entry will be made by a competitive (selective) process.

•  ​Students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements will be ranked for admission into the program using a value point system. Points will be awarded to students based on the application portfolio submitted by the deadline.
• All eligibility coursework must have been completed prior to the application deadline;’ consideration will not be given for coursework or other requirements that are in progress.
• The student applicant is responsible for providing documentation of eligibility. The application portfolio must include the following information:
  • Supplemental application for admission to the Nursing Program, by the deadline date for the semester the student is seeking admission.
  • Copy of ATI TEAS results.
  • Sudent copy of transcripts of all transfer coursework (an official transcript must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office in order for course equivalencies to be applied to the student’s MCC transcript)
  • Documentation of completed criminal background check within the last 12 months in CastleBranch system (it is only necessary to enroll in the background check component of CastleBranch - enrollment in the medical records and BLS components are not required until acceptance into the program)
• The compete portfolio must be submitted to the Division Office by the following deadline dates:
  • By January 31 for admission in the September (Fall) class entering the clinical sequence.
  • By June 30 for admission in the January (Winter) class entering the clinical sequence.
  • Only complete portfolios will be considered in the admissions process
  • Students will be notified of the final outcome of the admissions process
  • Applications will be considered for one admissions cycle only. Student not accepted into an entering class must submit a new application portfolio for the next admissions cycle.
  • Student should consult with an academic advisor in Prahl College Center for assistance in preparing to meet eligibility requirements and in submitting the application portfolio.

• Additional Information

  •  All required science courses (including BIOL 151, BIOL 152, and BIOL 101 or BIOL 156) and ENGL 101 must be completed with a 3.0 or higher grade. All science courses must have been complted within the last 5 years.
  • All required nursing and allied health courses (including AHLT 112, AHLT 135, NRSG 100 and NRSG 105, and all NRSG clinical courses) must be completed with a 3.0 or higher grade (Note The minimum required score for AHLT 112, 135, NRSG 100 and NRSG 105 taken prior to Fall 2025 is a 2.0 or higher).
  • All other support courses required to meet general requirements (including PSYC 281 and ENGL 102, ENGL 104, or COMM 200) must be completed with a 2.0 or higher grade.
  • Students are admitted into the clinical sequence twice a year, in the Fall and Winter semesters.
  • Prior to the start of the clinical sequence (NRSG 110), students must attend a mandatory program orientation session or the student will be dropped from the course.
  • Student entering the clinical sequence must submit documentation of a physical exam, including required immunizations and TB testing, at the student’s expense. 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. Student are responsible to submit documentation of annual TB testing while in the program.
  • Students must submit documentation of current Basic Life Suport (BLS) certification. Acceptable courses include those from the American Heart Association of 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 CastleBrach System by August 1st for Fall admission and December 1st for Winter admission. Student are responsbile to maintain ongoing certification and submit documentation to CastleBrach while in the program.