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If you are already an LPN, you can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing in just three semesters, following completion of admission requirements including five prerequisite courses.
Once admitted, students will complete RNUR 115, RNUR 230, RNUR 234, RNUR 238, and RNUR 244 to earn their ADN.
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The ADN or Associate of Applied Science is a two-year degree. The BSN or Bachelor of Science is a four-year degree. MCC offers the ADN degree.
Graduates of both types of nursing programs are eligible to apply to take the licensing exam to become a registered nurse in all fifty states. In addition, our degree can transfer, if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree.
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The LPN bridge program is for LPNs who wish to continue their education and complete an ADN. Basically, it allows an LPN to get an ADN and RN exam eligibility with three more semesters of study.
There are specific admission requirements and a unique application for the LPN bridge program.
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The nursing curriculum is rigorous and time intensive. You will be expected to attend 4-6 hours of class and approximately 16 hours of clinical a week.
There is a significant amount of extra time required in preparation for class and clinical. It will be important for you to consider the time commitment in advance of entering the program, and to discuss with your family and any employers.
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You'll learn in the classroom and through hands-on work in the skills lab.
You'll also complete clinical rotations at local hospitals and community healthcare facilities, such as
- Children's Mercy Hospital,
- Research Medical Center,
- Truman Medical Center and
- St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs.
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We have articulation agreements with several local four-year colleges and universities making it easy to complete a four-year degree. These agreements allow all of your Associated of Applied Science degree courses from MCC to count toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Schools that MCC has articulation agreements include the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Columbia and Rockhurst University.
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No, all admission requirements must be met prior to submitting an application. Any applications submitted prior to the applicant completing the admission requirements will not be considered.
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Applications will only be accepted during the application periods.
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Yes, to be considered for the next available semester you would need to reapply.
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The ACCUPLACER® is the entrance examination required by Metropolitan Community College to test for readiness for college level courses.
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Yes, the nursing division requires all applicants to take the ACCUPLACER.
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The purpose of the ACCUPLACER is to ensure readiness for success in college courses. Therefore, if the student's ACCUPLACER scores place him/her into developmental courses, the student will need to complete those prior to the start of any given application period.
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The entry test for the nursing program is the TEAS exam created by the ATI testing company. It is composed of reading, math, English and science. The passing score for the TEAS V for the nursing program is a total adjusted score of 58.7% .
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Twice in a calendar year (January - December).
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ATI TEAS registration is completed online. Please create an account at atitesting.com, register, and pay online.
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Yes, you must attach a copy of the TEAS to your application and submit it to the nursing division. The passing score for MCC is a total adjusted score of 58.7% on your first or second attempt.
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Admission to and graduation from the nursing program does not ensure eligibility for state licensure, nor does it guarantee passing the licensure examination.
Any candidate for licensure who has ever been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony will be required to submit documentation of the court proceedings for that charge or conviction to the State Board of Nursing in which licensure is sought.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate is expected to file an application with the Missouri State Board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for the registered professional nurse.
After successful completion of the examination, a license will be granted for the graduate to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Missouri.
If the student has had a criminal conviction in the past, please contact the nursing division chairperson. A conviction may delay or prevent the issuance of a license.
For further information, refer to the Statues of Missouri found in the MCC-Penn Valley Associate Degree Nursing program student handbook or on the website of the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
State licensure boards have the responsibility of determining that each applicant who will practice as a professional healthcare provider / nurse have good moral character.
The boards have the legal right to deny licensure to individuals found to have violated any local, state or federal law. A record of a felony conviction is a factor which must be considered by licensure boards while applying to sit for the licensure examinations.
For detailed information on this, within the State of Missouri, refer to the Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 335 Nurses, Section 335.066 of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. The Missouri State Board of Nursing also has a link to the statutes.
The Missouri State Board of Nursing will make the decision whether or not to allow an individual to take the licensure examination.
Questions may be directed to:
Missouri State Board of Nursing
3650 Missouri Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65102