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Program Prerequisites
In order to submit a nursing program application, a student must have successfully completed the following Nursing entry requirements:
- Application to the college and an application to the Nursing program with regular student status.
- Official College Transcripts
An official transcript from each college attended must be sent directly from the college attended to the Admissions office. Hand carried or faxed transcripts will not be accepted.
- Chemistry
Students are required to have completed two semesters of high school chemistry with lab or one semester of college chemistry (CHM:101 or higher) with lab with "C" grades or better within five years of applying to the Nursing program.
- Biology
Students are required to have completed two semesters of high school biology with lab or one semester of college biology (BIO:111 or higher) with lab with "C" grades or better within five years of applying to the Nursing program.
TESTS AND REQUIRED SCORES
Candidates to the Nursing program are required to complete assessment testing in reading, writing and mathematics. (Exemptions are limited to students who can document a grade of "C" or better in ENG:030, MTH:030, and RDG:030 or the equivalent course from another college or university or appropriate ACT or SAT scores.) A candidate’s test scores will be honored if they are within three years of the date the Nursing program application is received; thereafter the student will be required to meet admissions standards by retesting or completion of appropriate coursework.
Dosage Calculations Test
Students are given three opportunities to pass the test and must pass with a minimum 90 percent score. Students will be furnished with a basic six-function calculator when taking the dosage calculation test. The test scores are valid for two years. Students will be allowed to take the dosage calculation test a maximum of three times within a calendar year (January-December) and only once in 24 hours on any campus. You can download a practice dosage calculation test here.Required Grade-Point Average
A 2.5 grade point average is required, minus any developmental courses.Background Check
Students must successfully pass the criminal and drug screen background requirements.