Nursing

The pass rate for the NCLEX is as follows:

Class of 2017 - 92.41%
Class of 2018 - 90.28%
Class of 2019 - 87.50%

Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) (now part of Hackensack Meridian Health) is the Nursing Program partner and is the primary clinical site for the Nursing Program.

·       General education, science and other pre-requisite non-nursing courses will be taught by MCC faculty and nursing courses will be taught by RBMC nursing faculty, in accordance with requirements for the degree as established by MCC in consultation with RBMC.

·       RBMC professional staff serving in the role of nursing faculty are employees of RBMC.   The faculty meet all academic and professional qualifications for appointment as required by MCC and RBMC and all applicable accrediting agencies.

·       The curriculum for the Program is mutually agreed upon by RBMC nursing and MCC faculty.   As the grantor of the degree, MCC will insure the curriculum meeting all requirements for the nursing degree.

·       Student applications for graduation will be evaluated and certified by the MCC’s Office of the Registrar.

• An applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Students must have a “B” or better in high school or college laboratory biology and laboratory chemistry.
• Algebra 1 is a pre-requisite for all majors. Algebra 1 competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test of completion of the appropriate course. As a result of the student’s performance on the College’s placement test, he or she may need developmental coursework. All developmental coursework must be completed before they will be considered for admission to the program.
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. High school GPA will be used if the student has less than 12 college credits at the time of application.
• When students apply, they must take a Health Technologies entrance examination.

No. When an applicant is admitted to the nursing program, the student starts the first nursing course in September.  If you are not admitted, then you may reapply for the next class.

The standard duration of this Associate Degree program is four semesters (two years). Many students elect to take the science and general education courses required in the program before entry into the program. However, once starting the nursing program, four semesters of nursing courses are required before graduation.   Each nursing course may require Monday through Friday attendance.

The student must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and meet the academic standards of progress to stay in the nursing program.

The New Jersey State Board of Nursing requires that an applicant for licensure as a registered nurse must submit to the Board evidence, in such form as the Board may prescribe, that the applicant is of good moral character, is not a habitual user of drugs and never been convicted or has not pleaded nolo contendere, non vult contendere or non vult to an indictment, information or complaint alleging a violation of any Federal or State law relating to narcotic drugs. Application for licensure may be denied by the Board if violations exist. All licensure candidates must undergo a criminal history record background check, including fingerprinting prior to the issuance of the license.

The courses students take may be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree. Any final decision regarding transfer courses will be made by the receiving college. MCC has a dual admission agreement with Felician University. This articulation provides students the opportunity to complete their BSN on MCC’s campus.  The nursing program also has articulation agreements with Chamberlain University and New Jersey City University.

Yes, there are practical considerations, health considerations and legal considerations that you should review before making the decision to choose nursing as a career:

The following Practical Considerations are listed so the students may be better able to assess their career choice in terms of ability to succeed in the program and gain employment in the field:

1. Have written and oral communications skills in the English language to effectively and accurately communicate with patients, peers, and supervisors.
2. Have sufficient visual acuity to accurately assess patient conditions and treat patients safely.
3. Have motor skills capable of fine and delicate manipulation of patient equipment.
4. The ability to transfer, lift and move patients without restrictions.
5. Demonstrate acceptable affective behaviors required by health care employees such as maintaining excellent attendance and integrity and being able to work under pressure.
6. Comprehend and follow clinical policies and procedures related to the profession you choose.

Due to the nature of clinical experiences in the Nursing Program, students will be participating in a work environment that has the potential of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. All students accepted into the Nursing Program are provided with instruction on infection control protocols specific to the Program in order to reduce the risk of disease transmission.  Students are required to get a flu shot annually.

Students in the Nursing program must provide proof of having health insurance every semester.

Criminal Background and Drug Testing: Prior to matriculation, a nursing student must undergo a complete history and physical examination and be in compliance with the MCC and Nursing Program policy on immunizations.  A student is required to have a criminal background check and drug test performed with satisfactory results acceptable by MCC and the Nursing Program and/or participating clinical facility as a condition of admission, initial enrollment, and/or continued enrollment.  An offer of admission will not be final, and enrollment not permitted until the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check/drug test. Admission may be denied or rescinded, or enrollment terminated based on the results of the criminal background check and drug test.

Students must adhere to the policies of MCC and affiliated health care agencies. A student should complete the nursing program within three years of beginning enrollment in the first nursing course unless written allowance by the Nursing Director is provided.