What do Registered Nurses do?
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Prepare for a rewarding career at the heart of patient care.
This associate degree RN program prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Students can earn credits that transfer to RN-to-BSN completion programs. Students will be prepared to succeed in a dynamic healthcare environment.
WCC uses a competitive admission process for high demand programs in health care. In addition to admission to WCC, this program requires a second application. Please see the application packet for specific admission requirements/criteria and related policies.
Each Fall and Winter semester, approximately 60-72 students are accepted to this program.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Accreditation
The Associate Degree in Nursing program is approved by:
Michigan Board of Nursing (NCSBN)
Bureau of Health Care Services
611 W. Ottawa St
Lansing, MI 48933
www.ncsbn.org/Michigan.htm
Next Steps
Programs for Registered Nurses can lead to other interesting professions, including:
Career Outlook in Michigan
Career Title
Median Salary
Annual Openings
Registered Nurses
$85,462
6,626
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$63,343
1,237
Medical and Health Services Managers
$102,343
1,541
What skills do Registered Nurses have?
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Contact
Questions about applying?
Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team
How much does it cost?
WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.