Has becoming a nurse always been something you've wanted to do? Midlands Technical College Nursing faculty are eager to help you reach your goal in our fully articulated Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs. Practical nursing and registered nursing students take the same clinical coursework for the first three semesters and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Two additional clinical semesters makes the ADN student eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Diploma in Practical Nursing - to become a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Associate in Health Science Degree - to become a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Advanced Placement - for the LPN wanting to become an RN
All programs are approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. (Address: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, telephone 404-975-5000, fax 404-975-5020)
The Nursing Department is pleased to be able to offer a merit opportunity for nursing admission twice a year...in JUNE of every year for selected students to begin clinical the following January, and in OCTOBER of every year for selected students to begin clinical the following May. Attached is the application and criteria for selection for the October 2009 cycle. Also attached are Frequently Asked Questions.
- Merit Nursing Admissions - FAQ
(PDF doc) - Merit Nursing Admission Checklist (PDF doc)
Starting in Fall 2007, students entering nursing will be required to undergo both a criminal background check and drug screening. The Nursing Department has contracted with SR&I (Surveillance, Resources, & Investigations) to conduct the background check and to coordinate the drug screening. As the start date for clinicals approaches, students will be mailed detailed information regarding this process.
Do you have questions and want to talk to someone in person? Information sessions are held the first and third Wednesdays of every month (except December) on the Airport Campus in the Health Science Building, room 149 at 2:00pm. No pre-registration required. Come hear how to get started at MTC in nursing. Included is the process for admission, and information about the curriculum and critical progression policies. Individual questions will be answered at the end of the hour-long presentation. Everyone is welcome!
The MTC Curriculum Committee has approved a change in the nursing curriculum. Effective January 2007 all Practical Nursing students will be required to have MAT 102 and all generic Associate Degree Nursing students will be required to have MAT 120 (MAT 110 or a higher level math can be substituted). Effective August 2007 all Pre-Nursing students will be required to have MAT 102, and all Transition NUR 201 students will be required to have MAT 120 (or MAT 110 or a higher level math). Effective January 2008 all Transition NUR 210/162 students will be required to have MAT 120 (or MAT 110 or a higher level math).
Be Sure to look on Campus cruiser to see the amount of aid received. Remember that you cannot withdraw from a class if you submitted an appeal. If you do, the aid will be cancelled.
For continuing clinical nursing students...
Be sure to check the Nursing News section for important dates and information.
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