Nursing Technologies

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Nursing Curriculum Changes

Effective Fall 2012, all students entering the nursing program will be required to meet the new criteria.

• Beginning Algebra - MTH 1100 (this is a new course number) will be a degree requirement.  This will replace MTH 1015 Basic Algebra.
• Dosage Calculations - NUR1190 will be a degree requirement.
• Sociology - SOC 1220 will no longer be a degree requirement.  It can be used to fulfill the nursing elective for the program.

Please see your academic advisor for additional information.

Prepare men and women for challenging and rewarding careers as Registered Nurses who assist in the overall planning and providing of nursing care for patients and their families, as well as educating patients in health maintenance and restoration.

Accreditation:

The Nursing (R.N.) Technology program is accredited by The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peach Tree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000. ) and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

New Nursing Admission Requirements

1. Final high school transcript [or GED results] and complete MTC Application for Admission [including nonrefundable application fee].
2. American College Test [ACT] results.
   
• To complete the program in a seven-term period, you must have a minimum composite score of 21.
• Scores prior to 10/01/89 will be converted to current scale.
• A minimum score of 18 is required for general program admission.
• ACT requirement is waived for students with a B.S. or B.A. degree from a regionally- accredited college
3. 2.5 accumulative GPA is the minimum for acceptance/continuation.
4. Successful completion of high school biology, chemistry, and algebra is required. [MTC offers courses to meet these requirements if not completed in high school.]
5. Satisfactory completion of Nurse Aide Training [NUR1000A] or state training for nurse aide is required before entry into NUR1010A – Foundations of Nursing I.
6. Satisfactory completion of HLT1000A Health Terminology I and HLT1010A Health Terminology II (or equivalent) prior to entry into NUR1010A Foundations of Nursing I.
7. Successful completion of a criminal background check prior to entry into NUR1010A Foundations of Nursing I. Link of Interest. Disqualifier List. Nursing is a regulated profession.    The training, licensure and practice of nursing are subject to federal and state statutes, rule and regulations.  All students entering nursing will be subject to a background check.  Students with a criminal record may be ineligible for admission into the nursing program.  The submission of any false information to Marion Technical College shall be cause for immediate dismissal from the nursing program.  Students are to remain free of any convictions or drug related arrests while enrolled in the program.  Students are required to notify of Dean of Nursing, within one week of any convictions or drug related arrests.  Failure to do so may result in dismissal.
8. Transfer students must qualify in accordance with current Nursing Department policies.
9. Completed MTC Nursing [R.N.] Technology Program application.
10. Information session with MTC’s Dean of Nursing [R.N.] Technology.
    

Wait List and Stand-by List

Health Care Management Certificate

Students who are waiting to get into the Nursing Program or need additional coursework to stay full-time may benefit from this short-term certificate.  To learn more about this business certificate click on the link above.

To receive more detailed information on the Nursing program or a complete copy of the MTC Catalog, please send an e-mail to us.