Associate of Science

Nursing

Program

Go to mccnh.edu/programs for even more details about this and other MCC programs and certificates.

Program Overview

The Nursing program is for Registered Nurse (RN) training to prepare students to provide direct care to patients in acute care, long-term care and other structured healthcare settings. 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.

Program Goals & Outcomes

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.
Admissions Requirements

This program is competitive and has a number of admission requirements and technical standards. For a full list of these requirements, please go to mccnh.edu/program/nursing.

Accreditation

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.

 

Degree Program - First Year

Fall Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13
15
18

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10
18
16

Degree Program - Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
11
18
17

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
English Elective (3 credits)  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
13
18
19

*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.

Total Credits
70