Graduates of this program receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing, also known as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Nursing Program Application, Admission, Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:
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 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I, 4 credits, must have been taken within the last 7 years
- PSY 235 Human Growth & Development, 3 credits
- ENG 121 English Composition, 3 credits
- HPR 108 Dietary Nutrition, 1 credit
- GPA of 2.5 is required for all of the above listed prerequisites
- Elementary Algebra ACCUPLACER score of 60 or higher, taken within the last 5 years
Morgan Community College is using a competitive admission process. Points are awarded based on course grades in BIO 201, (first time completing course only), your score on the Kaplan Admission test, prior paid nurse aide work experience, residence in the MCC service area and previous qualified application to the MCC Nursing Program. Additional points can be earned for successful completion of BIO 202, BIO 216, and the HUM/SOC elective. Once you have completed the required pre-requisite courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5, you may apply to the nursing program.
The application period starts mid-January of each year and ends on the last day of February. Applications received by the last day of February will be given priority. Applications may be taken after the end of February until the nursing program is at capacity.
Applicants will be notified by email of the available testing dates and cost of the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Test.
The following will be discussed at the new nursing student orientation. Orientation date will be included in nursing acceptance letter that will be mailed to those accepted into the nursing program.
- Uniforms, equipment & supplies
Proof of requirements are submitted through an online record tracking system. See Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for instructions.
- Pass background check
- The criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program. Do not complete earlier.
- 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 current immunizations and influenza vaccination.
- Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
- Purchase student liability insurance at the College Store.
- Proof of workers compensation form.
Course Requirements:
Semester 1 - Prerequisites for ADN
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth & Development: SS3 | 3 |
| HPR 108 | Dietary Nutrition | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Note: BIO 201 must have been taken within last 7 years.
Maintain GPA of 2.50 for all of the above listed courses.
Student now eligible to apply to the Nursing Program. See ADN Admission requirements.
Semester 2 - Fall
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| MAT 103 | Math for Clinical Calculations | 3 |
| NUR 109 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 112 | Basic Concepts of Pharmacology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Note: BIO 202 must have been taken within the last 7 years.
Semester 3 - Spring
| NUR 106 | Medical-Surgical Concepts | 7 |
| NUR 150 | Maternal - Child Nursing | 6 |
| BIO 216 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Note: BIO 216 must have been taken within the last 7 years.
Semester 4 - Fall
| NUR 206 | Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6.5 |
| NUR 211 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 212 | Pharmacology II | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.5 |
Semester 5 - Spring
| NUR 216 | Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 5 |
| NUR 230 | Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 4 |
| | Any gtPathways Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences course (AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4, SS1, SS2, SS3) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 67.5
Practical Nursing Certificate (PN) Exit Option
At the end of the first year, nursing students may elect to take the pathway for PN Exit Option. Students who complete the 4 credit NUR 169 Transition into Practical Nursing (only offered one time a year) graduate with a Practical Nursing Certificate. The Practical Nursing Certificate graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Information on Gainful Employment.
Code: M_CER_NR4
Advanced Placement Option (LPN to ADN)
The Advanced Placement Option (LPN to ADN) allows a Licensed Practical Nurse (with a valid Colorado LPN license) to complete the transition course NUR 189 and enter the second year of an Associate Degree Nursing Program. The graduate student receives an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX- RN).
Advanced Placement Option Application, Admission, Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:
Course Requirements:
Prerequisites for LPN to ADN
| | Transfer of PN Coursework | 21 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 216 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| HPR 108 | Dietary Nutrition | 1 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth & Development: SS3 | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Math for Clinical Calculations | 3 |
| NUR 189 | Transition from LPN to ADN | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 46 |
BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 216: Courses must have been taken with the last 7 years
GPA of 2.50 for all of the above listed prerequisites including LPN courses.
Semester 1 -Fall
| NUR 206 | Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6.5 |
| NUR 211 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 212 | Pharmacology II | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.5 |
Semester 2 - Spring
| NUR 216 | Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 5 |
| NUR 230 | Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 4 |
| | Any gtPathways Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences course (AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4, SS1, SS2, SS3) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
ALL Courses must be completed with a "C" grade or higher