Nursing
Career & Academic Pathways >> Allied Health
Contact Information
Lynn Kragelund (Director)
(831) 646-5258
lkragelund@mpc.edu
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Program Overview

Nurses take care of the ill and injured and provide preventive care. Combining medical knowledge with compassion and customer service skills, nurses work in a variety of settings, from hospitals to health education. Ranked as one of the top five nursing programs in California, the Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing (MCCSN) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, and is a National Student Nurses’ Association “Stellar School.”

Job Outlook

Thanks to overall population growth and increased demand from the aging Baby Boomer generation, the job outlook in nursing is robust. Hiring for registered nurses is projected to grow 16% statewide through 2026. Program graduates may immediately apply for licensing as a registered nurse, or go on to pursue further training for specialized roles such as nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, or midwives.

Potential Careers

Registered Nurses

$71,239 – $163,830

*Nurse Practitioners
(may require additional training)

$104,890 - $189,950

*Nurse Midwives
(may require additional training)

$103,260 - $201,430

*Nurse Anesthetists
(may require additional training)

$127,000 - $208,000

*Nursing Instructors
(may require additional training)

$42,310 - $164,010

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Nursing - Associate in Science (AS)
  • Pre-Nursing - Associate in Science (AS)

Suggested Course Sequence (AS) 

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS Summer
Units
ENGL 1A
 3
 BIOL 25
 3
 NURS 100
 2
MATH 16
 4
 BIOL 26
 1
 PSYC 25
 3
CHEM 30A
 4
 PHSO 1
 3
 Area C
 3
ANAT 1
 2
 PHSO 2
 2    
ANAT 2
 2
 SOCI 1
 3
    


SPCH 1
 3
    

 

   
Total Fall Units
 15
 Total Spring Units
 15
 Total Summer Units
8

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
NURS 52A
 8.5
 NURS 52B
 8.5
NURS 204
   .5
 NURS 205
   .5
       
Total Fall Units
 9
 Total Spring Units
 9

Year 3

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
NURS 52C
 9.5
 NURS 52D
 9.5
NURS 206
   .5
 NURS 207
   .5-4
LIBR 50
 1.0
 
       
Total Fall Units
 11
 Total Spring Units
 10-13.5

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Ian Higuera

If you are looking for a truly great nursing school, look no further. MCCSN’s curriculum is finely tuned, down to the smallest detail. The education I received at MCCSN has built a solid foundation for me to become an effective, safe, and compassionate nurse.

Melissa Riner

The education and support I received at MCCSN were outstanding. Not only are the instructors fantastic, they are so supportive and truly help each student to succeed. The clinical experiences and rigorous lectures made me feel very well-prepared for the NCLEX-RN exam and for beginning practice as a registered nurse. I am so thankful for having graduated from such a wonderful program.