Medical Careers Institute

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

This program prepares graduates to be providers of quality patient care and coordinators of professional nursing duties provided by other healthcare workers.

The program's main objective is to equip our students with the most current knowledge and skills needed to meet the prevention, health maintenance, health promotion and restorative needs of the client. Students are taught the art and science of nursing with a focus on the application of theory to clinical practice.

In as little as 17 months a student can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Science with a major in Registered Nursing. This qualifies the student to take the RN-NCLEX exam through the State Board of Nursing. A student who passes the exam is then licensed to practice as a registered nurse.

Registered nurses are in demand across multiple settings including:

Hospitals
Intermediate- and Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation
Public Health
Primary Care Clinics
Home Healthcare
Outpatient Care Centers
HMO/Insurance/Managed Care Facilities
Schools
Mental Health Agencies
Hospices
Military and Industry
Nursing Education
Research
Private Practice

BSN Program Details

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) program may be just right for those registered professional nurses who hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing and a current license to practice in their state of residence . . . and want to quickly move up to the next level.*

The curriculum recognizes past college coursework in nursing by awarding advanced standing. In addition, some general college education credits may transfer. For your convenience, our BSN program is available online. Busy working RNs can now advance their education in a unique, professional setting with masters and doctorally-prepared faculty.

The BSN-prepared graduate is eligible for roles in leadership and management, community health, informatics, and specialty bedside practice. Nurses holding a BSN degree may pursue advanced life-long learning opportunities that may lead to specialized practice.

The BSN nursing education program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30325. (404) 975-5000.

With our Nursing (BSN) program, you can learn how to:

-Lead and manage for innovation.
-Promote physically safe and healthy environments.
-Read, critique, and apply research to practice.
-Solve problems using critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
-Apply legal and ethical concepts and theory to improve professional practice.
-Incorporate issues and trends in nursing into current practice.
-Advance your career by selecting an elective that allows you to investigate nursing roles in education, informatics, or case management.

LPN Program Details

If you like helping people, then experience the rewards of caring by entering one of the fastest growing and in-demand career fields in healthcare! The Practical Nursing program prepares the student to become a valuable member of a healthcare team, working under the supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

-Function in the delivery of care to clients and families.
-Communicate effectively with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
-Use critical thinking to safely perform requisite cognitive, psychomotor and effective nursing skills.

This program includes instruction in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting, with the objective to:

-Prepare a competent, beginning practitioner of practical nursing to function effectively in acute, long-term care and ambulatory settings.
-Provide a collaborative learning environment in which the student will demonstrate the ability to develop and apply principles of systematic reasoning through critical thinking.
-Guide the student in the continuing process of personal and professional growth.

Where You Can Go
Graduates who obtain state licensure typically secure employment as Practical Nurses in areas that include:

-Nursing Homes
-Hospitals
-Physicians' Offices
-Corporate Occupational Health
-Public School Systems