Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Nursing Programs Offered

RN to BSN Program Details

Pursue your passion and advance your career with Mount Carmel College of Nursing’s Online RN-BSN Completion Program.

A leader in nursing education for more than a century, Mount Carmel offers the excellence and flexibility of an online BSN program designed by expert faculty to fit your schedule — and your life. With full accreditation and a student-first focus, Mount Carmel is the nursing college to help you take your career and your calling to the next level.

Priority consideration is given to applicants from NLNAC accredited pre-licensure nursing programs. MCCN will evaluate applicant packages with non-NLNAC accredited pre-licensure nursing programs on an individual basis.

BSN Program Details

The Traditional Four-Year Program is designed for students with no previous nursing experience. The first year of study focuses on completing general education requirements, which provide the foundation for the nursing studies that begin in the sophomore year. The nursing curriculum combines both hands-on clinical experiences and classroom theory. Nursing coursework emphasizes clinical practice in a variety of acute-care hospitals and community based centers.

The Traditional Program is offered at two locations: on the Columbus MCCN Campus and Fairfield Medical Center.

In addition to regular classes, our nursing and humanities seminars encourage students to explore personal health-related interests, and can provide you with rich cultural experiences. The Mount Carmel College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), administered through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

MSN Program Details

The College’s four master’s tracks in Adult Health, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, and Family Nurse Practitioner can be the nursing professional’s next step in career and personal development. The MCCN Master of Science (MS) Program in Adult Health, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, or Family Nurse Practitioner is designed for career-minded baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses who are ready to assume even greater responsibility and reap the benefits of expanded career opportunities.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Master’s program is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents. Accreditation will be sought following graduation of the first class.
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Accelerated MSN Program Details

The Second Degree Accelerated Program is designed for students who have already earned at least a bachelor’s degree in another major to pursue a career in nursing.

This is a 13-month program where students earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Admission requirements that must be completed prior to applying include:

-Completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution by June 30, 2012
-Cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA for all previous college coursework
-If the college degree is earned from an institution of higher education outside of the United States, the applicant must contact the World Education Services and have a transcript evaluation completed and mailed to MCCN (www.wes.org).
-TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (new internet-based) for students whose first language is not English

The Mount Carmel College of Nursing Second Degree Accelerated Program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), administered through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Second Degree Accelerated Program offers our traditional BSN program, but in a compressed time frame. Full-time students begin on the first Monday in January of one year and complete the Second Degree Accelerated Program by January 31st of the following year. The program is designed for those who are able to attend full-time – 40 hours per week – nursing lab and clinical may have evening or weekend scheduling. It is recommended that students do not work during this program, as the program is rigorous and time intensive.