Today's nursing profession employs men and women with vastly diverse backgrounds, all participating in a team approach to health care. Graduates of this program receive the Associate of Applied Science degree. At MTC, the Nursing Curriculum is structured to prepare program graduates for the challenges of modern careers in Nursing. Completion of your degree requirements may be extended over a five year period. There is a five year time limit for completion of the technical courses.
Nursing is a regulated profession.
The training, licensure, and practice of nursing are subject to federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations. In addition, each hospital may have rules or policies. A student's eligibility for admission or continuation in the Marion Technical College Nursing program is subject to the requirements of, and compliance with, all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, or policies. Prior to or during acceptance into the Nursing program, training, licensure, or employment as a nurse, each individual will be subject to a background check including, but not limited to, an analysis of fingerprints and review of prior criminal records. The submission of any false information to Marion Technical College, or any federal or state agency, shall be cause for immediate dismissal from the Nursing program.