North Central Michigan College ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews

Nursing program

North Central grants the Associate of Applied Science in nursing degree for pupils who upon successful completion of the program will be qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.

A nursing degree provides various opportunities for challenging jobs and development. Registered Nurses with an Associate of Applied Science degree are qualified to work in a number of different settings including a hospital, extended care facility, home health care, and physician practice.

Admission to the Nursing Program is very competitive and is selected on a competitive ranking of applicants. Meeting program requirements and applying to the nursing program do not guarantee admission. Registration in any nursing course requires acceptance into the nursing program. Applications must be submitted by January 31 of the year prior to anticipated fall semester entry.

Upon admission into the program, students will be required to have a criminal background check completed by the State of Michigan. Students may be deprived of admission based on the results of the background check.

About the school

North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is Michigan’s 12th community college; it was founded in 1958 in Petoskey, Michigan.

Expansion of the current campus began in 1962 when the college acquired 10 acres (40,000 m2) of land and subsequently120 adjacent acres on Howard Street. By 1963 the first buildings were finished, and some classes were conducted on the new campus at 1515 Howard Street. A chemistry building, temporary library, and heating plant were the first structures to be built, and after some years, more land was acquired for additional facilities. Most buildings were built in the late 1960s. The Conference/Library Center was added in 1984.

Estimated Tuition and Fees for the program is $17,568

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Competitive Admission

Applicants must meet specific admission requirements in addition to the general admission requirements of the College. Candidates are chosen in the spring preceding each fall entry date.

Steps for Nursing Program Applicants

• Apply and complete the North Central admission process.
• Apply for admission to the Nursing Program. The application is available online at www.ncmich.edu/academics/choose-a-program/health-human-services/nursing-documents.html. The deadline is January 31 of the year prior to anticipated fall entry. You should continue to take any of the non-nursing course requirements and submit your Application for Admission to the Nursing Program in order to meet the January deadline. Admission decisions are made and communicated to applicants in May by the Associate Dean of Nursing, Allied Health and Science.

Program Advising. All new applicants who list the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (Program 256) as their program of study have the option of meeting with a nursing faculty member for program advising. If you would like to meet with a nursing advisor, please contact department secretary at (231) 348-6696 to schedule an appointment. Plan to be in regular contact with your faculty advisor as you plan your schedule.

Basis of Selection

Students are selected based on the following:

• Amount of coursework completed within the Science Requirements and the General Education Requirements on the on the Nursing Applicant Advising Sheet. The Nursing Applicant Advising Sheet may be found on the web at www.ncmich.edu/academics/choose-a-program/health-human-services/program-planning.html.
• Calculated grade point average of the General Education Requirements and the Program Requirements on the Planning Form.
• Courses repeated more than one time may negatively influence admission.
• An applicant’s credentials will be reviewed only if his/her high school or college cumulative grade point average is at least 2.75. Applicants should be aware that, traditionally, entering class grade point averages have been well above 3.0.
• Grades in science courses (BIO 235 and BIO 236). Science courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and no more than five years prior to admission to the nursing program.
• Scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Information about the TEAS may be found at www.atitesting.com. Announcement for dates and times for administration of the TEAS will be announced on the College web page in March and a letter will be sent from the Nursing department.
• Students should be in good physical condition to meet the demands of the program. See Nursing Handbook under “Standards and Functional Abilities.”
• Attend a Nursing Program Information Session. It is strongly recommended that students interested in the nursing program attend a Nursing Program Information Session. These sessions are held every month during the academic year and give detailed information regarding admission requirements, course requirements, program expectations and estimated costs. See the college website for session dates and times at www.ncmich.edu/academics/choose-a-program/health-human-services/information-sessions.html.

Science Requirements

These courses must be completed before admission to the program. It is strongly recommended that these be completed with a “C” grade or better due to the competitive admission process. These courses must have been completed within five years of admission to program.

• BIO 235 – General Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credit hours)
• BIO 236 – General Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credit hours)

General Education Requirements

These courses must be completed before admission to the program.

• ENG 111 – English Composition I (3 credit hours)
• ENG 112 – English Composition II (3 credit hours)
• COM 111 – Public Speaking (3 credit hours) or
• COM 170 – Interpersonal Communication (3 credit hours)
• PSY 161 – Introduction To Psychology (3 credit hours)
• PSY 261 – Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)

Other Requirements

Students who are accepted into the program will be required to do the following:

• Have a criminal background check completed by the State of Michigan. Students may be denied admission based on the results of the background check;
• Provide a medical history form available from the Nursing and Allied Health Department and completed by a physician. Students should be in good physical condition to meet the demands of the program and the profession as outlined in the Nursing Handbook under “Standards and Functional Abilities.” Abilities include lifting at least 35 pounds, standing for up to two hours at a time, walking quickly in crowded spaces, climbing 50 stairs and pushing 100 pounds;
• Provide annual proof of a negative tuberculin test or negative chest x-ray in case of positive skin test;
• Keep all required immunizations up to date including Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella and Tetanus;
• Provide proof of current health insurance;
• Provide proof current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Professional Rescuer;
• Adhere to the Nursing Code of Conduct;
• Attend a mandatory orientation program prior to the fall semester;
• Provide annual proof of an influenza vaccine.

NOTE:  The nursing program is very demanding. It is strongly recommended that nursing students limit their outside employment to no more than 20 hours per week.

Address/ contact

North Central Michigan College

1515 Howard Street

Petoskey, MI 49770

(888)-298-6605

http://www.ncmich.edu