The GRCC Nursing A.D.N. program combines classroom instruction and clinical lab work to provide students with direct, hands-on healthcare experience. A variety of clinical partnerships offer learning opportunities and connections with potential employers. Not surprisingly, our graduates leave with career-ready skills and excellent job prospects!
GRCC’s Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN; 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326), as well as the Michigan Board of Nursing.
Why Get Your Nursing Degree at GRCC?
- Our program offers flexible, hands-on courses focused on healthcare experience and career-ready skills.
- Comprehensive training includes a mix of classroom instruction and clinical lab work.
- Students also train in a simulation lab space to practice skills in a hospital setting.
- Students will be prepared for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
- Students participate in clinical partnerships and connect with local employers early in their nursing career. See Salaries
- GRCC partners with local colleges for those who want to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Nursing Degree Tuition Calculator
GRCC is an affordable option for anyone seeking their nursing associate degree in Michigan. Our tuition calculator can help you estimate the cost of your degree. You may also qualify for financial aid and other scholarships, so be sure to schedule an admissions appointment if you have questions about your options to pay for college.
Please note: This calculator does not include additional student costs like books or parking. These costs are an estimate only and do not constitute a contract or binding agreement of costs to attend Grand Rapids Community College.
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Additional Program Information
Admission Requirements
When you apply to GRCC, select the Health and Exercise Sciences Pathway. Once you are admitted to GRCC, you must submit a Health Admissions Application.
To be eligible for admission into the Associate Degree Nursing program, students must meet specific requirements, including completing foundational courses and maintaining a minimum grade point average. Please refer to the catalog for a full list of admission requirements.
Essential Abilities and Technical Standards
The Grand Rapids Community College Nursing Department faculty has specified essential abilities and technical standards critical to the success of students in any GRCC Nursing Department program.
Students must demonstrate these essential abilities to succeed in their program of study. A full list of essential abilities and technical standards is available in the catalog.
Off-Campus Instruction
Off-site instruction accounts for approximately 40% of the Associate Degree of Nursing program and includes clinical instruction. The off-site locations are typically located within a 15-mile radius of the GRCC main campus. Students are responsible for transportation to the off-site locations and any other costs associated with attending the off-campus location. A list of clinical requirements, including off-site instruction locations.
Nursing Success Stories
Shantay Lowery
“This is a great program and it’s really helped me a lot financially,” she said. “I honestly don’t think I could get my nursing degree without it.”
Partnering With Local Colleges
GRCC has partnered with Davenport, Ferris State University and Grand Valley State University to create a pathway for Associate Degree in Nursing graduates to move seamlessly into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Additional Information
Want to learn more about this area of study?
Visit the Department of Nursing
Questions about this program?
Department email: nursingprograms@grcc.edu
Department phone: (616) 234-4238
