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2023 nursing graduates achieve 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate
ºìÁì½í¿ì±¨â€™s Class of 2023 nurses achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN), the test that qualifies graduates to practice as registered nurses.
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NCMC receives more than $600K in federal, local grants to establish college-led child care and preschool program
ºìÁì½í¿ì±¨ Michigan College’s Child Care Initiative (CCI), which is leading the development of a sustainable, community-centered child care system in Emmet County, will enter its second phase with more than a half-million dollars in funding thanks to a federal grant and local support from the Petoskey-Harbor...
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NCMC adds new programs in global studies, mechatronics
ºìÁì½í¿ì±¨ has expanded its academic programming with the addition of two new degrees available beginning in January: an Associate of Arts Concentration in Global Studies and an Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics.
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NCMC student named 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
ºìÁì½í¿ì±¨ Michigan College student Renee Burns is one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Burns will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
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Fast Track program adds 44 medical professionals to local workforce in its first year
Just over one year since ºìÁì½í¿ì±¨ launched its expedited Fast Track career programming, 44 medical professionals have entered the local workforce by way of Fast Track courses — all while achieving a 94% pass rate on the national certification exam.