Nursing

To be eligible for application to the ADN program, students must have completed the following program prerequisites with a grade of "C" or higher: 

• BIO 2101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 credits
  (Must have been taken within the last 7 years) 
• PSY 2440 Human Growth and Development, 3 credits 
• ENG 1021 English Composition, 3 credits 
• HPR 1010 Dietary Nutrition, 1 credit 

GPA of 2.5 is required for all the above listed prerequisite courses 

• Completion of required pre-requisite courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5. 
• Arithmetic (AR) Next Gen ACCUPLACER score of  265 taken within the last 5 years; MAT 0250 or MAT 0300 or appropriate placement score. 
• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Morgan Community College uses a competitive admission  process. Points are awarded based on pre-req GPA, course grade in BIO 2101 (first time completing course only),  Kaplan Admission test scores, prior paid work experience in  a health occupation, and residence in the MCC service  area.  Additional points can be earned for successful  completion of BIO 2102, BIO 2116, and the HUM/SOC  elective; and for previous qualified application to the MCC  Nursing Program.  
  The application period opens the first day of the spring Semester and closes the last day of February. If not at  capacity, the application cycle may be reopened in the  summer semester. Application communication will be via  student email. Orientation dates will be included in  provisional acceptance letters.  At orientation, program  policies, uniforms, equipment, student badges, and supplies will be covered.  
• Complete and pass a Colorado Community College System Healthcare program background check.
  The criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program. 
• Pass 10-panel drug screen. 
  Although possession and use of marijuana is no longer a  crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of  marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and  the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use  and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited  for students seeking admission or enrolled in a health  program at Morgan Community College. Therefore, a  student with a drug screen showing positive for use of marijuana is ineligible for admission and/or continuance in the program. 
• Proof of compliance requirements are submitted through an online record tracking systems. Which includes, at a minimum: 
  • Proof of current immunizations, annual influenza vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis testing.
  • Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
  • Driving record submission from the DMV.
  • Purchase of student malpractice and liability insurance through the MCC College Store.
  • Proof of workers compensation form.