Applications for Kellogg Community College’s Nursing Program are due soon. According to a community announcement, applications for the Full-Time Nursing Program and the Part-Time Nights and Weekends Nursing Program must be submitted by Thursday, May 22. The programs are set to begin this fall.
KCC offers various nursing programs to accommodate students with different scheduling needs. The Full-Time Nursing Program typically takes about two years to complete. This includes two fall semesters and two spring semesters.
The Part-Time Nights and Weekends Nursing Program was introduced in 2023 and is designed for those who need a more flexible schedule. This program requires students to attend classes one weeknight each week, with clinical experiences scheduled on Saturdays. It generally takes around two and a half years to finish, which includes three fall semesters, two spring semesters and two summer semesters.
KCC is unique in the region for providing a part-time associate degree Nursing Program option alongside the full-time option. Both programs lead to an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree, allowing graduates to take the registered nurse licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Additional application deadlines for other nursing programs are also approaching. The Advanced Placement Part-Time Nursing Program has a deadline of June 2, while the traditional Part-Time Nursing Program’s deadline is Aug. 15. The traditional Part-Time Nursing Program differs from the Nights and Weekends option in that it requires weekday classes and begins in the spring. The Advanced Placement option is tailored for students who currently hold a Michigan LPN and wish to complete Level II coursework to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing.
The KCC Nursing Program emphasizes hands-on training. Students use state-of-the-art, high-fidelity patient simulators in every nursing course. They also gain practical experience through clinical placements at healthcare facilities throughout Southwest Michigan.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses in the U.S. earned a median pay of $93,600 per year, or $45 an hour, in 2024, the most recent year for which data is available. Among KCC Nursing graduates, 100% of those who graduated with an associate degree in 2022-23 and responded to program surveys reported employment in nursing-related positions within six to nine months after graduation.
The KCC Nursing Program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This accreditation assures students and employers that KCC’s program meets high national standards in nursing education. Graduates from accredited programs may have access to more employment, educational and scholarship opportunities.
Admission to KCC’s Nursing programs is selective due to space limitations and regulatory requirements. A limited number of applicants are accepted each year. Prospective students must first complete a general application to KCC and fulfill the required courses for each program before submitting a program-specific application.
For more information about KCC’s Nursing Program, go to kellogg.edu/nursing. For details on admissions, including application links and important materials, go to kellogg.edu/nursing-admissions. Additional inquiries can be directed to KCC’s Selective Admissions office at seladm@kellogg.edu or by calling 269-565-2625.
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