Health Careers

Nursing RN Completion

Associate of Applied Science

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Accreditation Seal

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Website: www.acenursing.org

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and LPN to RN Completion programs are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing. For information about Michigan requirements for eligibility for nurse licensure visit https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72603_27529_27542---,00.html.

Program Information

This program is intended for students who have already obtained, or are eligible to obtain, their LPN license in the state of Michigan. The nursing program at KVCC prepares the student for a technical career in nursing. Employment opportunities include acute care hospitals, long term acute care and extended care facilities, clinics, offices, home health and ambulatory care. Graduates may transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at many colleges and universities. The KVCC academic counselors will assist you with transfer information.

The Kalamazoo Valley Community College nursing program is approved by the Michigan State Board of Nursing. It includes two semesters of prerequisite course work and two semesters of nursing course work for the full-time RN completion student. Financial aid, scholarships, tutoring, and counseling services are available to assist students.

Upon successful completion of all nursing course work the graduate will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree and will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Exam for the Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).

Application Process

Nursing RN Completion Program applications for SUMMER 2025 start will be accepted online only February 15-28, 2025 at https://p2.kvcc.edu/utilities/health_careers/.
For questions regarding the program please contact the Nursing Department at or 269.548.3255.

You may apply for acceptance into the RN Completion program if you have completed or are currently enrolled in your last pre-requisite(s). Pre-requisites must be completed by the first 7 weeks of the winter semester of the current year.