Go to mccnh.edu/programs for even more details about this and other MCC programs and certificates.
The Nursing program is for Registered Nurse (RN) training to prepare you to provide direct care to patients in acute care, long-term care and other structured healthcare settings. The program consists of science, general education and nursing courses. Nursing courses include classroom, simulation lab and clinical experiences. Learning experiences and clinical practicum may vary in time and
in location and may include days, evenings and/or weekends.
Classroom and clinical components of the nursing courses must be completed concurrently and within four years from the date of entry into the first nursing course. Upon successful completion of the program, you are eligible to apply to the NH Board of Nursing (NHBON) for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Students admitted into the Nursing program must take nursing courses in sequence and must achieve a minimum grade of “C” (73.33) in all major theory and science courses (Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Microbiology) and a grade of “Pass” in clinical courses in order to continue in the program.
For full details about the MCC Nursing program, please visit our website at mccnh.edu/programs/nursing.
Attend a Nursing Program Information Session!
To learn more about our upcoming Nursing Information Sessions, use this QR code or go online to mccnh.edu/admissions/information-sessions.
Upon successful completion of the Nursing program, students are eligible to apply to the NH Board of Nursing (NHBON) for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Identify, integrate and evaluate current evidence, with consideration of patient preferences, and apply clinical reasoning to practice nursing safely and competently.
- Provide respectful, culturally appropriate patient-centered care to diverse populations by partnering with patient and family members to empower participation in shared decision-making.
- Demonstrate open communication, shared responsibility and mutual respect as a member of the nursing and interprofessional team, to promote quality patient care.
- Implement interventions based on legal and ethical obligations to mitigate the risk of harm related to individuals, organizations and the community.
- Utilize clinical reasoning and critical thinking within the discipline’s legal and ethical framework to create a culture of safety that prevents the risk of harm.
- Demonstrate proficiency in technology and application of nursing informatics to enhance, deliver, communicate, integrate and coordinate patient care.
Completed Nursing program applications must be submitted by February 1st to be considered for priority acceptance. Applications that are received between February 1st and March 15th will be reviewed for consideration if spots remain available in the incoming class. Submission of a completed application is the responsibility of the nursing candidate. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must complete the college admission requirements and provide documentation of the following criteria for admission consideration:
- Attend a Nursing Information Session
- Complete application for the program (found on our website)
- Proof of satisfactory completion of high school Algebra with a grade of C or better. Anatomy and Physiology I requires high school Biology and high school Chemistry. If your transcript indicates a numerical grade point average with no grade equivalent, a minimum of 73.33 is required.
- Provide a personal statement
- Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) of Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) with a Total Score of 66% or better (see the “Exams” tab above). The TEAS Test evaluates the academic ability of prospective RN students. You are permitted to take this test three times in a calendar year; no sooner than four weeks between attempts. Test scores are valid for a period of two years.
Selection Criteria
Admission to the Nursing program is very competitive. Selection is determined by a cumulative point system that is based on applicable college courses and grades and the ATI TEAS scores. Special consideration points are given to applicants who have completed Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II prior to the February 1st deadline with a grade of “C” or better within the past eight years from the time of acceptance, and for those applicants who have taken their co-requisite and pre-requisite courses at Manchester Community College.
Qualified students who are not accepted in the selection process may be assigned to a prioritized waiting list based on the above criteria. They may be subsequently admitted if an opening becomes available prior to the beginning of the fall semester. The waiting list will be discarded four weeks prior to classes beginning. Students still desiring admission must reapply for the following year.
RN to BSN Degree Pathways
MCC’s Nursing program maintains articulation agreements (pre-existing degree pathways) with several other New Hampshire colleges and universities. After receiving your ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) and becoming a licensed RN, you may choose one of these efficient and affordable pathways to earn your BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). The following RN to BSN pathway agreements include tuition discounts and the acceptance of up to 90 transfer credits!
- Colby-Sawyer College RN to BSN
- Franklin Pierce University RN to BSN
- UNH College of Professional Studies RN to BSN
- Rivier University RN to BSN
- Southern New Hampshire University RN to BSN
The MCC Nursing program holds formal articulation (outgoing transfer) agreements with these colleges and universities:
- Chamberlain University
- Rivier University
- Colby Sawyer College
- Salve Regina University
- Emmanuel College
- SNHU
- Endicott College
- UNH College of Professional Studies
- Franklin Pierce University
- Purdue University
- Walden University
MCC also offers formal degree pathways for licensed RN Nursing graduates to earn a BSN.
The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (NHBON). Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to apply to the NHBON for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). MCC’s NCLEX pass rates can be viewed at www.oplc.nh.gov. The NHBON’s licensing regulations may restrict candidates who have been involved in civil or criminal legal proceedings.
Questions about licensing restrictions should be addressed to:
- The NH Board of Nursing
121 South Fruit Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-2323
Questions about the status of accreditation for the Nursing program should be addressed to:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.
- Acute Care Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Geriatric Nurse
- Surgical Assistant
- Informatics Nurse
- Travel Nurse
Degree Program - First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Degree Program - Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
*Students who wish to continue their education toward the Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing degrees are encouraged to complete MATH202M as the mathematics requirement.