Nursing program
LCC’s Career Ladder Nursing program is highly held in high esteem within the community and has been nationally accredited for over 45 years. Students who complete the program acquire an Associate Degree In Applied Science – Nursing, Rn and are qualified to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN). Those who pass the NCLEX are licensed to practice as an Registered Nurse (RN).
The RN program is endorsed by the Michigan Board of Nursing and has been continually accredited since 1971 by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
About the school
Lansing Community College is a two-year public college established in 1957. The school’s creator, Phillip Gannon, functioned as president for many years.
The college’s main campus is situated on an urban, 42-acre (170,000 m²) site in downtown Lansing, Michigan covering seven city blocks approximately two blocks from the state capitol. A West Campus began in 2004 in Delta Township, southwest of Lansing, and there is also an East Campus situated in the Eyde Plaza in East Lansing. The school is the third biggest community college in Michigan by enrollment.
Tuition is approximately $17,820
Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:
Follow these steps to begin the admission process:
| 1. Attend a Pre-applicant Seminar | 2. Meet with a Nursing Academic Advisor for course planning | 3. Complete Prerequisite Courses | 4. Attend a Sign-off appt. with a Nursing Academic Advisor | 5.Submit Application by Deadline |
- Students who plan to apply to the nursing program must attend a mandatory Pre-Nursing Advising Seminar. Nursing seminar dates are available atwww.lcc.edu/advising/seminars/.
2. Nursing Academic Advisors are available at LCC’s Center for Academic & Career Pathways in the Gannon building Star Zone. To make an appointment call (517) 483-1957 option 4, or visit www.lcc.edu/advising/for more advising options.
3. For a list of prerequisite courses and other admission requirements, view the current advising guide at www.lcc.edu/hhs/advising_guides/. Admission requirements are usually found on pages 5-6.
4. Beforesubmitting an application, students must attend a Nursing “Sign-off” appointment with Academic Advisors Judy Leventhal or Eric Bennett at the Downtown Lansing campus, or Barb Line at the Livingston campus. Appointments can sometimes book 2-3 weeks in advance so call early to schedule a meeting.
5. The Selective Admissions application is available atwww.lcc.edu/futurestars/apply/selective/. Completed applications should be submitted to LCC’s Student Finance Office located in the Gannon building Star Zone by the application deadline. A non-refundable $50 fee is due at the time of submission. Applications with a $50 check can also be mailed to the address listed on the last page of the application.
You will be notified of your initial application status within 3 weeks of the deadline. If you have questions, please contact the Selective Admissions Office at[email protected] or (517) 483-1182.
NEW TO LCC AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
If you are not currently an LCC student, apply to the college atwww.lcc.edu/futurestars/apply/. Have previous institutions send official transcripts directly to LCC at the address listed below. It is recommended that this is done early so there are no surprises on what does and does not transfer in. Only classes listed on your LCC student record can be considered for Admission into the program. Transfer equivalency lists are available at www.lcc.edu/futurestars/transfer/incoming_credits/.
MAIL TRANSCRIPTS TO:
1121-Records Office
Lansing Community College
PO Box 40010
Lansing MI 48901-7210
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| 2-Year Track | 2nd Degree Track | Advanced Standing Track |
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PREREQUISITE COURSES
To be eligible to apply, prerequisite courses must be passed with a minimum grade of 2.5; all NURS courses require a 3.0 or higher. Only two attempts per a course are allowed to achieve the minimum required grade. For a complete list of prerequisite courses, see the current Nursing Advising Guide.
POINT SYSTEM
Students who have submitted an application and have completed all of the prerequisite courses will be ranked for admittance into the program using a point value system. Points are awarded for GPA, prerequisite course grades, residency, the Kaplan Entrance Test, and other criteria depending on track. The applicants with the highest points are admitted. Cutoff scores change every year as they are dependent on the type and number of candidates.
The point system varies for each nursing track. See the current Nursing Advising Guidefor a complete breakdown. The ranking system is usually listed on page 8.
*Please note residency will be calculated according to what is listed on the profile tab in your MyLCC account during the semester of the application deadline. For more information on residency, visit www.lcc.edu/schedule/residency/.
OTHER NEED-TO-KNOW INFO
Only LCC course grades will be considered during the semester of the application deadline.
All notifications regarding application statuses will be made to your LCC student email account and/or by letter to the address listed on your Selective Admissions application. You will receive initial communication regarding your application within 3 weeks of the deadline. Contact the Selective Admissions office at [email protected] for questions.
Students not selected for admission into the Nursing program must reapply during a subsequent admission cycle. Please note admission criteria is subject to change each year.
Lansing Community College does not discriminate against individuals in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, familial status, disability, pregnancy, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The College’s Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment policy is available at www.lcc.edu/policy/documents/policies/prohibited-discrimination-harassment-policy.pdf.
Location:
Lansing Community College
Room 108 Health and Human Services Bldg.
515 N Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone:
517-483-1410
Fax:
517-483-1508
Mailing Address:
Lansing Community College
Health and Human Services Division
Mail Code 3100
PO Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901-7210
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