Nursing (RN)
What do hands-on clinical practice, exceptional licensure exam pass rates and caring faculty all have in common? One word: Delta. If you’re looking for a top notch registered nursing program in the Great Lakes Bay Region, consider Delta College. Our nursing grads are prepared to jump right into the workforce or transfer to a university.
During your journey to become a nurse, you’ll practice critical thinking, leadership and team building skills and you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of environments with diverse patient populations.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in Delta’s state-of-the-art health professions lab. The approximately 9,000-square-foot space provides an outstanding simulated hospital patient care environment for students to learn and practice critical nursing skills. You’ll have the knowledge and confidence you need when beginning your clinical education.
Program details
Section titled “Program details”Our degree programs prepare you for a career in nursing. If you’re thinking about a future in management, consider the dual degree. Delta College also has many RN to BSN transfer pathways in place.
Degree info
Section titled “Degree info”Associate in Applied Science
Registered Nurse (RN)
Section titled “Registered Nurse (RN)”-
Time & credits
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7 semesters 75 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$21,815 (in-district) $32,951 (out-of-district) $34,227 (out-of-state)
Associate in Applied Science
Licensed Practical Nurse to RN
Section titled “Licensed Practical Nurse to RN”-
Time & credits
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7 semesters 69 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$19,325 (in-district) $29,021 (out-of-district) $30,132 (out-of-state)
Associate in Applied Science
Licensed Parademic to RN
Section titled “Licensed Parademic to RN”-
Time & credits
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7 semesters 69 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$19,325 (in-district) $29,021 (out-of-district) $30,132 (out-of-state)
Associate in Applied Science
Respiratory Therapist to RN
Section titled “Respiratory Therapist to RN”-
Time & credits
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7 semesters 69 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$19,325 (in-district) $29,021 (out-of-district) $30,132 (out-of-state)
Dual Degree - Associate in Applied Science & Associate in Business Studies
Registered Nurse (RN) - Dual with General Management
Section titled “Registered Nurse (RN) - Dual with General Management”-
Time & credits
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9 semesters 99 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$25,879 (in-district) $39,319 (out-of-district) $40,859 (out-of-state)
Dual Degree - Associate in Applied Science & Associate in Applied Science
Registered Nurse (RN) - Dual with Health Fitness Specialist
Section titled “Registered Nurse (RN) - Dual with Health Fitness Specialist”-
Time & credits
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9 semesters 103 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$26,709 (in-district) $40,629 (out-of-district) $42,224 (out-of-state)
There’s more
The RN program prepares you to function effectively as a member of the health care team. This program requires dedication, critical thinking, ability to collaborate and the development of sound clinical knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
Our RN graduates work in clinical settings such as acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, doctor’s offices, home health care, hospice, industrial and prisons.
The Nursing Associate in Applied Science is offered in both full-time and part-time tracks.
Professional licensure
Section titled “Professional licensure”This program prepares you to take the NCLEX exam in the state of Michigan. Graduates who want to practice in other states should contact the program coordinator and review NCSBN.org.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
The associate degree nursing program at Delta College Main Campus located in University Center, MI 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 Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
Michigan Board of Nursing
All of our nursing programs—associate degree in Nursing (both full-time and part-time tracks), including the Transition to ADN track, and our Practical Nursing Certificate program—have approval from the Michigan Board of Nursing. The ADN program has been approved since 1964 and the LPN program since 1990. The Michigan Board of Nursing can be contacted at:
Bureau of Health Services Ottawa Building P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, Michigan 48909-8170 517-335-0918
Getting your degree in a health field is unique compared to other Delta programs. You must first take your prerequisite core courses, and then you’ll apply for validation.
What’s validation? The Registrar’s Office validates your prerequisite courses to confirm you are eligible to begin the clinical portion of your program.
Success tips
Section titled “Success tips”- Declare the nursing program.
- Meet with your advisor regularly. Stay on track with what you need to do to apply.
- Apply for validation with the Registrar’s Office once you’ve started your final semester of prerequisite courses.
- Stay connected for important updates from Delta.
Students entering the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program or Practical Nurse (PN) program must provide documentation of ability to perform specific nursing skills prior to entry into the clinical portion of the program. Students must be competent in performing ALL of the specific nursing skills that are learned and practiced as a CNA (recording vital signs, eating, dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting).
The nursing curriculum, for the ADN and PN programs, builds on this knowledge and expects each student to perform in a safe and competent manner related to these functions
We think it’s important to know how we’re doing so we can continually improve our programs – collegewide. We work really hard to give our students the best possible education. So, we annually evaluate and show you what we find out.
NCLEX Results
The licensure pass rate is the percent of first time takers achieving a passing score on the NCLEX-RN.
| Year (January 1 – December 31) | First time test takers achieving a passing score (Delta average) | First time test takers achieving a passing score (National average) |
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| 2024 | 98.2% | 90.63% |
| 2023 | 98.2% | 87.75% |
| 2022 | 87.88% | 77.91% |
Program Completion Rate
The completion rate is percentage of graduates within 100% of the program length.
| Start year | Program options | Graduates at 100% of program length | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Part-time Full-time LPN/Paramedic | 52.17% 53.46% 77.27% | 56.21% |
| 2021 | Part-time Full-time LPN/Paramedic | 45% 52.8% 86.7% | 58.53% |
| 2020 | Part-time Full-time LPN/Paramedic | 52.5% 59.6% 71.9% | 60.2% |
Job Placement
The job placement rate is the percentage of graduates employed full or part time in a nursing related position as indicated on the Career Program Graduates survey.
| Completion year | Job placement rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | 100% |
| 2021–2022 | 100% |
| 2020–2021 | 100% |
Current wait times from semester of validation to clinical entry
With your successful validation, you’re guaranteed a spot in the program if you follow the required steps.
Current wait times from semester of validation to clinical entry are below, although please know that these are estimates and subject to change.
- RN Full-time Track 2 years or 4 semesters
- RN Part-time Track 2 years or 6 semesters
- Paramedic/LPN to RN Transition Track 1 year or 3 semesters
- LPN 2 years or 5 semesters
Transfer
Section titled “Transfer”One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.
Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.
Job outlook
Section titled “Job outlook”Interested in a career in nursing? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
“The thing that sets Delta apart is our relationships with the local community, the hospital settings – they really know what level our students are able to be at when they graduate. We have a program that stands behind the expectations and the requirements for the hospitals.”
Daisy McQuiston Nursing faculty
Contact us
Section titled “Contact us”Admissions H Wing admissions@delta.edu 989-686-9093