WELCOME TO THE FASCINATING PROFESSION OF NURSING!

JCC Has Four Nursing Programs:

Ø The Practical Nurse (PN) Program is a one-year certificate program designed to prepare the graduate to function as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) after passing the State Board examination (NCLEX-PN).

Ø The Associate in Applied Science Degree Nursing (AAS-N) Program prepares the graduate to function as a Registered Nurse after passing the State Board examination (NCLEX-RN).

Ø The LPN to ADN program is designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse that plans to become a Registered Nurse.  To be eligible for this program, you must have work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, pass required tests, and take the required non-nursing courses before entering.  These graduates will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree-Nursing (AAS-N) and will work as RN’s after passing the NCLEX-RN.

Ø The BSN Transfer Program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program allows students to enroll and complete the first three semesters of a baccalaureate nursing program at Jackson Community College and to complete the remaining five semesters at the University of Michigan.

After successfully completing a program, the graduate is eligible to make application to take the appropriate licensure examination.  Upon passing this exam, the graduate will receive the corresponding license to practice nursing based on the level of education.

History of the JCC Nursing Programs

The first class of 24 practical nursing students was admitted to Jackson Junior College in September 1961.  In the early 1970’s, Foote Hospital closed its registered nurse - diploma program and contracted with Jackson Community College to provide that education.  In 1974, the State Board of Nursing approved JCC's proposal for a two-year associate degree in nursing program, and the first class of 40 students was admitted.

A transfer program with the University of Michigan was instituted in 1991 to assist those students who wished to obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

In response to the changing health care environment and the nursing roles, JCC made major curriculum revisions to the associate degree and practical nursing programs. The State Board of Nursing approved these in 1995.