America needs registered nurses.
It is one of the top 10 professions in the country.
What Can You Do as a Registered Nurse?
As a registered nurse (RN), you can make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and your community every day. An RN is one of the top ten professions in the country.
Registered nurses make a difference by providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients. They work alongside healthcare professionals, administer medications and treatments, educate and support patients and families, and promote healthier lives in hospitals, clinics, and communities. Registered nurses work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, schools, community health settings, and many other areas.
A career in nursing offers the opportunity to care for others, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact in your community.
Program highlights
- Our two-year program gives you hands-on experience and excellent instruction in our state-of-the-art Health Science Institute.
- Our program gives you an associate degree and prepares you to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
- Completing the program does not guarantee licensing from the State Board of Nursing. For additional information visit the Missouri State Board of Nursing website.
Program admission
Additional steps are required for acceptance into this program beyond the standard MCC admission application. The program accepts a new cohort of students every fall and spring that begins during that following semester.
Admission instructionsCareers
Growth will be driven by technological advances in patient care, which permit a higher number of health problems to be treated, and by an increasing emphasis on preventive care. In addition, the number of older people, who are much more likely than younger people to need nursing care, is projected to grow rapidly.
Faster than average projected growth employment from 2022-2032 for Registered Nurses
with an annual median salary of $79,065 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed for this career.
MCC Job Preparation Services:
Student Employment Services
Career Central Job Bank
Accreditation
Full approval
The Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley associate degree program has full approval by Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBON)
3605 Missouri Boulevard, P.O. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
573.751.0681 Telephone
573.751.0075 Fax
800.735.2966 TTY
800.735.2466 Voice
pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
Accreditation
The associate degree nursing program at MCC-Penn Valley located in Kansas City, MO is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
To send comments about the program, email pv.nursing@mcckc.edu or call 816.604.4175.
This program meets the educational requirements for national board certification and licensure for Missouri and Kansas.
Student achievement data
| Student achievement data | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCC NCLEX pass rate | 77.14% | 89.52% | 90.32% | 88.18% |
| Missouri NCLEX pass rate | 82.3% | 88.90% | 91.01% | 86.7% |
| National NCLEX pass rate | 88.6% | 80% | 89.69% | 84.35% |
| MCC ADN Nursing Graduates (RN+LPN/Bridge) | 104 | 105 | 62 | 74 |
| Graduate Employment Rates | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Program costs
MCC provides many ways to help pay for your education including financial aid, scholarships, loans and more. A tuition payment plan is also available; we will to send you an updated cost.
| Credit hours needed | 72 - 76 |
|---|---|
| In District cost per credit hour $126 | $9,072 - 9,576 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate cost per credit hour $246 | $17,712 - 18,696 |
| Out of State / International cost per credit hour $332 | $23,904 - 25,232 |
| Other Fees | |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Supplies (scrubs, practice bag, stethoscope, etc.) | $700 |
| $500 per course for program cost | $4,500 |
| Immunizations (varies) | n/a |
| Clinical Student (background check) | $130 |
| Family Safety Care Registry:(Student must obtain) | $15 |
| NCLEX fee (Pearson VUE testing) | $350 |
| Background Check (Missouri State Board of Nursing requirement to be performed three months prior to graduation) | $50 |
| Total program costs | |
| In District | $16,567 - $17,071 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate | $25,207 - 26,191 |
| Out of State / International | $31,399 - 32,727 Note: All costs are subject to change without notice |