Nursing 2nd Degree Track 2026

Applicants must complete ALL of the following to be eligible for admission. A maximum of 2 attempts within a 5-year period is allowed for each course requirement category. This includes withdraws and attempts at other colleges. If the minimum required grade is not achieved within 2-attempts, students will not be eligible for the program and should meet with a Nursing Academic Advisor for next steps.

Coursework must be successfully completed by the end of LCC’s Summer semester to be considered. To allow for faster admission decisions, courses and degrees completed at other colleges during the semester of the deadline are not accepted. Only courses listed on your LCC record, which includes transfer credit, can be used to satisfy an admission requirement. Completion of the requirements does not guarantee admission into a Selective Admission program.

Admission Requirements Notes

1. For the 2026 application deadline - Biology courses must be completed within 5 years of the application deadline. NURS 201 must be completed within 2 years of the application deadline. A maximum of 2 attempts within a 5-year period is allowed for each requirement, this includes withdraws and attempts at other colleges.
2. BIOL 204 is not required to be eligible for the Nursing Program, but points may be awarded for successful completion. This course is required for most Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) programs.
3. The general education requirement for English, Communication, and/or Humanities+ will be waived by Selective Admissions ONLY IF the student has an Associate’s or higher degree AND there are no classes completing the requirement(s) on the student’s academic record. Official transcripts on record with LCC’s Registrar’s office must show proof of degree. Transcripts must be on file by the deadline as reference under Tansfer Students.
4. Applicants must show proof of degree via an official transcript sent to LCC’s Registrars office no later than August 15th to be considered. Applicants who do not meet this deadline will be disqualified.  International degrees must be determined as equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Students submitting non-US transcripts for credit transfer evaluation should request a credit evaluation report prepared by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) to be sent directly to LCC Records Office. 

*TRANSFER STUDENTS: Official transcripts from ALL colleges attended must be on file with LCC’s Registrar’s office by August 15^th to be considered. Applicants who do not send all transcripts (except international schools) are not eligible for points in the first attempt category. Refer to the grading scale used to convert letter grades to numerical.

Applicants who complete all of the admission requirements will be ranked using the following point system. Those with the highest total points will be selected for the available seats. Admission decisions are made mid-September.

Point System Notes

1. This point criteria is optional. Only applicants who meet the criteria will earn points.
2. The highest grade within 2 attempts will be used for GPA calculation. If an admission requirement is satisfied via an AP exam, CLEP score, or degree, it will not be included in the GPA calculation. To determine your Nursing GPA, check out the GPA Calculator.
3. A current professional credential or licensure must be attached to your application (preferred) or emailed to selective_admissions@star.lcc.edu by the application deadline to earn points. Examples include but are not limited to: a Certified Nurse Aide, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist, licensed EMT or Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, etc.
   *Documentation of work experience or letter of recommendations will not earn points.
4. To earn points in the first attempt category, all of the admission requirement courses must have been completed with a grade of 2.5 or higher and 3.0 or higher for NURS 201 on the first attempt. Withdraws and attempts at other colleges are considered. Only attempts or withdraws within the last 5 years are considered if the minimum grade was not met.
   *Students who do not submit official transcripts for ALL Colleges attended (except international Colleges) will not be eligible for points in this category.
5. Proof of Degree must be documented via an official transcript; this must be received by LCC’s Registrar’s Office by the deadline.

In the case of a tie in total points, the Nursing GPA, NURS 201 grade, followed by the date the application was submitted will be used.

The approximate cost for a 2nd Degree track Nursing student who receives in-district tuition rates is $24,448.75; this includes the cost of the admission requirements and in-program courses along with Nursing supplies and textbooks.

Be advised some in-program classes have a portion of the course fee that is non-refundable. Any student who registers for the class and then drops, withdraws, or is otherwise ineligible for the program will not be refunded the non-refundable portion. The non-refundable amount and the items included in course fees vary by class. More information will be provided at the program orientation that occurs after admission decisions are made.

Program Cost

Applicants admitted to this program are required to present evidence from a licensed healthcare provider that they have completed ALL of the following immunizations.

• COVID**
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza (flu)**
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
• Tdap
• Varicella

**Immunization exemptions may be accepted by the third-party healthcare facilities with whom we partner. Should a student request an exemption at a third-party healthcare facility, it is their responsibility to secure that exemption from the facility. They will be required to request the exemption for every clinical rotation site during their time in the LCC Nursing Program. Students must be aware that if there is a change in the immunization requirements at healthcare facilities it is the responsibility of the student to ensure they meet all requirements. If not, it may impact their ability to complete the Nursing Program.

Admitted applicants must also provide the following documentation:

• TB test results showing they are free from infection
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (healthcare provider)
• A physical from a licensed healthcare provider
• Results of a Background Check

These requirements are in accordance with professional standards and third-party clinical site requirements. Students are responsible for the cost associated with obtaining immunizations, physicals, BLS certification, and any other items relating to clinical eligibility. Clinical hours must be completed in-full in order to successfully complete this program as mandated by the program’s accrediting body and/or professional licensure/certification governances. Students who have not met all of the required clinical requirements, including vaccinations, are not eligible to participate in this program.

Applicants should be aware some vaccinations require a series of injections. In these instances, the entire series must be complete to participate in clinical activities. Titer results showing immunity are accepted for some of the vaccinations in lieu of proof of immunization. For most students the easiest way to verify your current vaccination status is to visit the Michigan Immunization Portal and access your State of Michigan immunization record from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). Students are encouraged to consult with their healthcare provider before starting the program to ensure they can meet these immunization and physical requirements.

More information about these requirements and how to submit them will be provided at the program orientation that occurs after admission decisions are made; do not submit these documents prior to being instructed to do so by program administration. Contact the Program Director for questions regarding clinical requirements.

Latex sensitivity and allergy has grown as a health care concern in recent years. Beginning one’s professional life with a latex allergy presents unique problems because of the increased need to don gloves in both medical and non-medical settings, and unavoidable direct contact with products containing latex rubber (gloves, syringes, tubing, etc.), or by inhaling powder from latex gloves. Applicants with latex sensitivity and allergy are therefore encouraged to consult with their primary care physician to ensure their health and safety while participating in the program.

Be aware Lansing Community College does not provide accident and health insurance coverage for students. The College provides liability insurance coverage for students in practicum for injuries and damages they cause to others. It does not cover injuries students sustain as a result of their own actions. Students must use personal funds or personal medical insurance as a primary medical coverage payment if accident or injury occurs or if emergency treatment is required.

1. Motor skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes are:

   • Strength: Perform physical activities requiring ability to push/pull objects more than 50 pounds to transfer objects of more than 100 pounds.
   • Manual Dexterity: Perform motor skills such as standing, walking, handshaking; manipulative skills such as writing and typing; venipuncture, calibration of equipment.
   • Coordination: Perform body coordination such as walking, filing, retrieving equipment; eye-hand coordination such as keyboard skills; tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such as taking blood pressure, calibration of tools and equipment, etc.
   • Mobility: Perform mobility skills such as walking, standing, occasionally prolonged standing or sitting in an uncomfortable position.
   • Visual Ability: See objects far away, discriminate colors, and see objects closely as in reading faces, dials, monitors, syringes, medication labels, etc.
   • Hearing: Hear normal sounds with background noise and to distinguish sounds.
   • Tactile Ability: Prove tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment. Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g., insertion of a catheter.

2. Cognitive skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes:

   • Concentration: Concentrate on details with moderate amount of interruptions, such as patient and co-worker requests, alarms, calculating medication dosages, equipment noise, etc. Attend to task/functions that require up to 60 minutes in length and handle a variety of tasks for periods up to 12 hours. No mental, nervous, organic or functional disease, or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with the ability to coordinate treatment planning; work with other health care professionals and patients; coordinate treatment procedures; and safely operate medical/Nursing devices and instruments.
   • Conceptualization and Critical Thinking: Comprehend and integrate knowledge from didactic courses and professional literature into the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Nursing treatment. Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment to identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations and develop and implement treatment/care plans. Prioritize, organize, and utilize time-management skills to deliver patient care in a timely and accurate manner. Adhere to: HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, Nursing professional standards, LCC and Nursing Program professional conduct guidelines as well as clinical policies and procedures.
   • Memory: Remember task/assignments given to self and others over both short and long periods (i.e., information gathered in assessing patients and didactic courses).

3. Psychological skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes:

   • Interpersonal: Demonstrate interpersonal abilities to interact compassionately and effectively with patients from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Establish professional and respectful rapport with patients, classmates, staff, faculty, and other healthcare professionals. Work effectively as a team member.
   • Communication: Speak and write clearly and concisely with patients, classmates, staff, faculty, doctors, and other health care providers in English when applicable using standard medical and Nursing terminology. Communicate sufficiently for interaction with others in written form. Writing skills include being able to prepare legibly written documentation. Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, interpret health care actions, and patient responses. Be able to read and interpret directions from one’s supervisors.
   • Substance Abuse: No current clinical diagnosis of alcoholism. Must not use Schedule 1 drugs or other substances such as amphetamines, narcotics, or any other habit-forming drug except those substances or drugs prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner; who is familiar with the individual's medical history and assigned duties and who has advised the individual that the prescribed substance or drug will not adversely affect the individual's ability to safely practice.
   • Stress: A student’s behavior and social skills must be acceptable with the college and clinical settings. A student must be able to: monitor his/her emotions; manage strong emotions (such as grief or anger) in a professional manner; perform multiple responsibilities concurrently; adapt to a changing environment/stress and deal with the unexpected (such as a crisis situation); work with patients who may be very young/old, critically ill/injured, or mentally/physically deficient/impaired.