Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum

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 in the Michigan State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or the Grand Valley State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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). The practical nurse diploma flows directly into the Associate of Applied Science Nursing Degree.

Students who successfully complete the Associate 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).

Muskegon Community College Associate Degree Nursing students who have enrolled in clinical nursing courses in the nursing major are eligible to apply for concurrent enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at either Michigan State University or Grand Valley State University. Students interested in this option should contact the appropriate university for more details. Acceptance into these programs are determined by the applicant’s previous academic record. Admission to the program is competitive; the most qualified candidates are selected from the pool of candidates meeting the minimum criteria.

Licensed Practical Nurses and other individuals with prior nursing education have the opportunity to enter into the curriculum with advanced placement. Students seeking an Associate in Applied Science Nursing (AAS) who have previously obtained the LPN or LVN licensure must possess an unencumbered license and current work experience.

The Muskegon Community College Nursing Program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing to provide a program of nursing education leading to the diploma in Practical Nursing and an Associate Degree in Nursing. See www.muskegoncc.edu/nursing for more information.

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: www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm

The Michigan State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and the Grand Valley State University BSN program are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

For more information: reg.msu.edu/academicPrograms/ProgramDetail. aspx?Program=4008