Monroe County Community College is hosting information sessions for its nursing and respiratory therapy programs in preparation for upcoming application deadlines, according to a community announcement.
The respiratory therapy program sessions are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. April 14 and 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. May 9. All sessions will be held in Room H-157 of the Gerald Welch Health Education Building. Attendees can register at monroeccc.edu/rt.
Participants will learn about respiratory therapy careers, job duties, employment outlook and necessary classes. Faculty will be available to answer questions, and prospective students can earn a point toward admission by attending. The application deadline for the Fall 2025 semester is June 26.
“The MCCC RT program is recognized as one of the best in the state of Michigan and the United States,” said Helen Stripling, dean of the Health Sciences Division and director of Respiratory Therapy at MCCC. “We are a recipient of the Distinguished Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, and 100% of our students have passed the CRT credential exam and 98% have passed the RRT exam in the past three years. We currently have articulation agreements with University of Michigan-Flint, Eastern Michigan University and University of Toledo that make transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree quite easy. And we plan to secure even more articulation agreements in the near future.”
Prospective nursing students and their families are encouraged to attend an information session at 1 p.m. April 4 to learn about nursing education options, application deadlines and requirements, concurrent enrollment opportunities with university partners and career opportunities. The session will be held in Room H-165 of the Welch Health Education Building. Registration is available at monroeccc.edu/divisions/healthsciences.
MCCC’s nursing programs are ranked number one in the state for Associate Degree in Nursing by Nursingprocess.org. The programs boast high pass rates for licensure exams and employment for graduates. MCCC offers several academic tracks in nursing, including Certified Nurse Aide, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and the P.N. to R.N. option.
The PN and RN programs have selective admissions processes, with applications accepted twice a year in June and October. More information about the nursing programs, including the application process and requirements, can be found at monroeccc.edu/divisions/healthsciences.
A practical nursing certificate prepares students to work as licensed practical nurses under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Graduates may qualify for employment in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and physicians’ offices. They may also pursue advanced degrees in nursing with further education.
Upon completion of the PN program, students will be eligible to apply for licensure in Michigan and might be eligible for licensure in other states. Graduates can also progress to the PN to RN program option at MCCC.
The associate of applied science degree with specialization in nursing prepares graduates to work as registered nurse clinicians. Registered nurses can find employment in various settings and may specialize in areas such as psychiatric units, emergency departments, pediatric and obstetric units, critical care units and home health settings.
Upon completion of the RN program, students will be eligible to apply for licensure in Michigan and might be eligible for licensure in other states. Graduates may also enroll in an RN to BSN completion program. MCCC has articulation agreements with several four-year university partners and offers concurrent enrollment options for nursing students.
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For more information, contact the Health Sciences Division at 734-384-4102 or the Admissions Office at 734-384-4104.
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