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Practical Nursing
Overview
The Practical Nursing program at MCC prepares students interested in helping others in the healthcare field. This is a one-year certificate program.
Practical nurses perform a variety jobs in public and private healthcare organizations. They care for the sick, check vital signs, assist with patient care planning and more under the direction of a physician, nurse or nurse practitioner.
Students who successfully complete the program and the subsequent NCLEX-PN examination through the State Board of Nursing can practice as an entry-level PN in the United States.
Students who complete the MCC Practical Nursing program can continue onto the College’s Nursing program to receive an associate degree.
Degrees & Certificates Offered
Certificate of Achievement:
JOB & SALARY OUTLOOK
Nursing Program Accreditation
Faculty
Program Director/Instructor: Richelle 'Ricki' Christensen, RN, MSN, 531-622-4790
Instructor: Diana Blum, RN, MSN, 531-622-4651
Instructor: Kristin Dolezal, RN, MSN, 531-622-4782
Instructor: Leslie Seaman, MSN, RN, 531-622-4794
Instructor: Troy Peterson, RN, BSN, 531-622-4751
Instructor: Lori Saville, RN, MSN, 531-622-4723
Instructor: Alex Winter, RN, MSN, EdD, 531-622-4784
Practical Nursing Application and Admissions Process
To apply and be admitted to the Practical Nursing program please follow these requirements.
Schedule
More Information
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact the program director at the email provided above or at 531-622-3004. If you are ready to get started with program requirements or the application process, please call 531-622-2400 to schedule your advising appointment with a Success Navigator or Academic Advisor.
Additional info:
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam information
- Nursing Graduate and Program Completion Rates
Resources:
- Nebraska DHHS Nursing & Nursing Support
- Iowa Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
- National League of Nursing
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing
- Nursing Honor Society
- Sigma – International Honor Society of Nursing
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Center 4 Nursing
- Johnson & Johnson Nursing
NOTE: For accommodations concerning the application above, please contact our Disability Support Services.