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The Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing, Monterey Peninsula College (MCCSN) offers the associate of science degree leading to RN licensure. The program is offered in partnership with Montage Health. 

 

Announcements:

 

The APPLICATION for the Incoming Class in Fall 2025 Has CLOSED

Phase 1 Scores will be announced in February

If you are taking an approved course this Fall semester (re-takes, Pharmacology, a language class or NURS 150) 

Please ensure you turn in your Fall Course Grades by Jan. 31, 2025

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Admissions Data comparison:

 Year 2021       2022      2023     2024
 Phase 1 competitive score  50  50  55  55
 Phase 2 competitive score  80  75  75  75

 

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

  • The application window for the class starting in Fall 2025 will open on Monday September 2nd and close on Monday September 30th at 3pm. 
  • The application will be Online - more details and instructions will be available when the application window opens in September. 
  • Please do not send any supporting documents until AFTER you have submitted your application online. 
  • For more details on the admissions process, click on the Public Information Session Slides, Audio Presentation, and Application Information Packet under "Related Links" on the lower left menu. 
  • NEW in 2023: Criterion #1 of the Multi-criterion Selection Process [previous degrees] has been expanded to include AA/AS degree OR CSU General Education Certificate of Achievement - if the applicant has also completed all of the “Golden 4” courses for CSU matriculation (Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning [i.e. Statistics]). Critical Thinking courses taken outside of MPC must be accompanied by a catalog description stating that the course meets the CSU GE requirement for Critical Thinking.
    •  NOTE that potential applicants are strongly advised to consult an academic counselor early in their educational planning to fully understand the possible impacts of multiple degrees and excessive units on financial aid.

Email with questions: nursingapp@mpc.edu or leave a message at 831-646-4258. 

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  The Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing, Monterey Peninsula College (MCCSN) offers the associate of science degree leading to RN licensure. The program is offered in partnership with Montage Health. 

The School of Nursing is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The most recent visit was completed April 2022 resulting in re-approval for 5 years.    

  • Board of Registered Nursing
    PO Box 944210
    Sacramento, CA 94244-2100  ( www.rn.ca.gov )   
  • (916) 322-3350

 

The Associate Degree nursing program at Monterey Peninsula College located in Monterey, CA is also accredited by the:

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000
  • The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation through fall 2027.
  • View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at  ACEN website 

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Program Outcomes:  At the end of the program of study at the Maurine Church  Coburn School of Nursing, graduates are able to

  • provide safe and effective nursing care to patients in a variety of clinical settings
  • coordinate  activities as a   leader within  the  interdisciplinary healthcare team to advocate for patients and  communities.
  • integrate  concepts of growth and development  to enhance  patient-centered care for diverse and dynamic  patient  populations
  • formulate the plan of care to  incorporate evidence-based practice
  • utilize technology to effectively communicate, manage knowledge, prevent errors and support decision making

  Questions??  Call us at 831-646-4258 

 

 

 

 One of the best ADN Nursing Programs in the state