For more than 60 years, Monroe Community College’s Nursing Program has been dedicated
to meeting the healthcare needs of our community by preparing highly qualified registered
nurses. Through accredited education, strong NCLEX-RN outcomes, and transfer partnerships
with leading colleges and universities, MCC provides students with a clear path to
a rewarding nursing career and continued academic advancement.
Preparing Future Nurses for Success
- Over 40 years ago, local leaders were concerned by a projected nursing shortage in
our community. After seeing the success of the community college educational model
elsewhere in the state, they were determined to bring this form of public education
to Monroe County. Thus, with an impetus to provide nursing education beyond hospital
walls, MCC was founded in 1961.
- The Associate Nursing program at Monroe Community College, Brighton Campus located
in Rochester, NY is 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
nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
- Graduates of MCC's nursing program become members of the profession upon successful
completion of the New York State Licensing Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
- The New York State (NCLEX-RN) pass rate for MCC consistently surpasses the rates for
New York.
- The Nursing Department participates in a variety of articulation programs with area
colleges and universities such as Nazareth College, Roberts Wesleyan College, St.
John Fisher College, The College at Brockport, State University of New York, Keuka
College, Excelsior College, and the University of Rochester. This cooperative arrangement
enables nursing graduates of our program to transfer with full status as a junior
or senior to participating institutions.
