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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
Accreditation: The Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.

Faculty

Program Director/Instructor: Ricki Christensen-Burns, EdD, MSN, RN, 531-622-4790
Instructor: Diana Blum, MSN, RN, 531-622-4651 
Instructor: Kristin Dolezal, MSN, RN, 531-622-4782
Instructor: Troy Peterson, MSN, RN, 531-622-475
Instructor: Erin Salashurian, PhD (candidate), BSN, RN, 531-622-4587
Instructor: Lori Saville, MSN, RN, 531-622-4723
Instructor: Leslie Seaman, MSN, RN, 531-622-4794
Instructor: Alex Winter, EdD, MSN, RN, 531-622-4784 

Practical Nursing Application and Admissions Process

To apply and be admitted to the Practical Nursing program please follow these requirements.

Practical Nursing program application

Schedule

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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:

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NOTE: For accommodations concerning the application above, please contact our Disability Support Services.