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Welcome to the Division
of Health Education and Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing - Associate of Applied Science
Betty W. Davis, PhD, RN, CNE, Assistant Dean, Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing Program provides students with educational opportunities
for personal and intellectual development and for a career to help meet the
health care needs of the community.
MCC’s program prepares graduates for beginning staff level positions as registered
nurses. A graduate receives an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is
eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure
as a registered nurse. This program is accredited by the Mississippi Board
of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (full accreditation
with recommendation for the 2008-2009 year) and by the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500,
Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5020,
www.nlnac.org (continuing
accreditation with a revisit in eight years, scheduled for
2010).
Legal limitations for licensure as a registered nurse:
Information related to applying for licensure to practice as a registered
nurse, upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, is contained
in the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Rules and Regulations, amended
through July 1, 2009. Graduates must apply to the Mississippi Board of Nursing
to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
(NCLEX-RN)®. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program should
be aware of the following restriction regarding who may qualify to write the
NCLEX-RN®:
"The Board may, in its discretion, refuse to accept the application
of any person who has been convicted of a criminal offense under any provision
of Title 97 of the Mississippi code of 1972, as now or hereafter amended,
or any provision of this chapter."* *Mississippi Nursing Practice Law,
2009, page
9.
The program includes a balance of general education and nursing courses along
with planned experiences in patient care. Students learn basic nursing techniques
in the college laboratory and care for patients in affiliated hospitals and
other clinical agencies.
In addition to regular college tuition and fees, students will have additional
expenses for clinical apparel, standardized tests, background checks, drug
screening, organizational dues, books and insurance. A
detailed cost sheet is available from the program coordinator. Students are
responsible for their own transportation between the College and clinical
agencies.
Progression: A grade of “C” on each course listed in the four-semester ADN
curriculum (NUR courses plus general education courses) and a cumulative grade
point average of 2.00 (“C” average) or higher on all college courses are necessary
to progress and to graduate from the Associate Degree Nursing program. In
addition, students must demonstrate a satisfactory pattern of behavior according
to the “Criteria for Responsible Behavior,” published in the Associate Degree
Nursing Student Handbook.
Admission requirements (in addition to general requirements):
Attain an 18 composite score on the ACT. (If taken prior to October 1989,
a composite of 15 is acceptable) and complete the pre-requisites of Anatomy
and Physiology I and II with a "C" or higher; and have a grade
point average (GPA) of 2.00 ("C" average) or higher on all
previous college coursework and a "C" or higher on all ADN
curriculum courses.
OR
Attain a 17 composite score on the ACT, complete Anatomy &
Physiology I and II with a "C" or higher in each course, and
complete 16 additional hours of general education courses as
listed in the AD Nursing curriculum with a 2.5 GPA.
And
Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 ("C" average)
or higher on all previous college courses and a GPA of 2.00 or higher on all
ADN curriculum courses.
And
Participate in an ADN orientation session and pass a short numerical skills test,
which will be given at that time. This mandatory orientation will be scheduled
for the prospective student only after all other requirements have been met.
Students will receive notice from the Admission Office about
scheduling their information session and numerical skills
test. Click
HERE
for details related to the points awarded for variables in
the competitive selection process.
The ADN
Admissions Committee will select each semester’s class from
the pool of applicants who meet minimum
admission requirements. Any application with incomplete
records will not be considered for admission. The admission
process is competitive and completion of minimum
requirements is not a guarantee of admission. Priority
consideration for admission will be given as follows: 1)
In-district students who complete program prerequisites
and/or general education coursework at MCC; 2)
Out-of-district students who complete program prerequisites
and/or general education coursework at MCC; 3) Mississippi
residents who complete program prerequisites and/or general
education coursework elsewhere; 4) Out-of-state students.
In addition to residency points, applicant’s competitiveness
is determined by ACT score, GPA. and grades in courses
completed. Click
HERE or see the Nursing Advisor for additional details.
After program admission and prior to enrollment, students must receive CPR
certification. Students must provide proof of immunization for MMR. A Mantoux
Two-Step TB Skin Test is required prior to admission. Drug Screening Test will be scheduled after enrollment.
All students admitted into the Program will be required to pay for fingerprinting
and background checks, which will be done after admission and prior to clinical
laboratories. These fees will be attached as registration fees. There are
certain convictions that will prevent an individual being eligible to participate
in clinical experiences. If a student is unable to participate in clinical
experiences, he/she will be dismissed from the Program. For additional information,
please contact the Nursing Advisor.
Deadlines for submitting admission application
information are March 1st for Fall admission and October
1st for Spring admission. The application information due by March 1
or October 1 includes submission of all official
transcripts, national ACT score, and MCC admission
application for the semester admission is being sought.
Students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program must attend MCC full time
(12 or more semester credit hours). Students admitted in January must
be eligible to participate in the Rural Health Program which
includes being a Mississippi resident upon admission and
contractually committing to work in a rural area of the
state for a limited time after graduation. Currently
all areas of the state are considered "rural" with the
exception of Metro Jackson.
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