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Nursing Professional Track Associate Degree

(Leading to B.S.N. through articulation to partnering institutions)

Where To Go From Here

This program is designed for associate degree Registered Nurses who want to further their education. This program allows students to take almost three years of credit hours at °µÍø³Ô¹Ï and then transfer to a partnering institution to finish their Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Students must first finish °µÍø³Ô¹Ï’s Nursing A.A.S degree. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with a counselor each semester to make sure they stay on the correct path.

Why This Degree

Students who earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing will be academically prepared to sit for the national licensure examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN). RNs provide direct patient care, coordinate treatment plans, educate patients and communities, administer medications and treatments, collaborate with healthcare teams, and support patients and families across a variety of healthcare settings. Career opportunities are diverse and may include hospitals, clinics, long-term care, community health, behavioral health, home health, and specialty care areas. With experience and continued education, RNs may advance into leadership, education, case management, or administrative roles. This degree also provides a strong foundation for continued study at the bachelor’s degree level, including RN-to-BSN programs offered through universities across Michigan. Registered Nurses in Michigan commonly earn between approximately $64,270 and $100,920 annually depending on experience, role, and setting.

Nursing Program Application Information

View °µÍø³Ô¹Ï’s nursing program application packet for students applying for admission into the nursing program for Spring 2027 admission (October 1 through October 22, 2026 application period).

The application cycle for spring 2027 admission will be open October 1-22, 2026. Students will need to email healthcareers@montcalm.edu to be added to the admission Canvas application site. All applications will be reviewed electronically through Canvas during this application cycle. Applicants will be notified of acceptance via °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Student email. For more information, contact the Health Careers Office at (989) 328-1271 or email healthcareers@montcalm.edu.

A criminal background check will be required as part of the nursing program admission process. If a student steps out of the program and needs to re-enter an additional criminal background check will be required. When students complete the nursing program, they are eligible to apply to take the national nursing licensure exam. At the time of application, the Michigan Department of Licensing will require a criminal background check with fingerprinting. If a student is deemed not eligible to sit for the national licensure exam °µÍø³Ô¹Ï will not be responsible.