Nursing Students Admissions Policy
Admission into the program is highly competitive. This program follows the NH Board of Nursing standards for student to faculty ratio (8:1). Selection is determined by a cumulative point system that is based on high school level prerequisite courses and grades, college courses and the NLN score. Transfer credits will depend on course content, applicability to the nursing program, grade earned and length of time since completion.
Two program options exist. A two year program, or when space is available, a one year program for nurses who have successfully completed an LPN program. At present there is an evening clinical available for eight students.
Students thrive in the small campus setting earning a pass rate of 88.2% on the NCLEX in 2006. This was above the national score for 2006.
Admission Requirements for Level I Applicants:
- Meet college requirements for admission;
- Successfully complete the NLN Pre-Admission Exam for RNs with a minimum percentile score of 50 in each of the subtests;
- Provide the admissions office with documented credit for high school biology with lab, algebra I, and chemistry with lab; with a minimum grade of C;
- Submit a statement of professional goals;
- Submit a completed admissions application with all of the above-mentioned documents in place. Completed applications must be received prior to February 1. Following this deadline, evaluation of the applications will begin and admissions decisions will be made;
- If applicable, seek transfer credits for Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and Microbiology, for courses with a grade of C or better. These courses must have been completed within the past 5 years;
- Candidates who do not meet admissions requirements may be evaluated on an individual basis for evidence of competence based on recent college level academic performance.
Admission Requirements for Level II Applicants:
- Meet college requirements for admission;
- Meet all Level I course requirements and possess a current NH Practical Nurse License or be eligible for NH Practical Nurse Licensure;
- Upon acceptance, participate in an assessment of knowledge, and skills, in fundamentals of nursing and maternal and child nursing;
- Provide the admissions office with documentation of three credits for college level psychology, with a minimum grade of C. The applicant must also provide the equivalent of eight college credits of Anatomy and Physiology with lab, with a minimum grade of C. These courses must have been completed within the past five years. Applicants whose Anatomy and Physiology, and/or Microbiology course credit is more than 5 years old; can elect to retake the course(s), or take the Excelsior College Exam. Applicants must attain a grade of C or better in these subject areas to meet this admission requirement.
Call the Admissions Office for more information on the Excelsior College Exam or for a schedule of courses.
For more information, contact:
Wayne Fraser, Director of Admissions
Phone: 603-524-3207 ext. 766
Email: wfraser@ccsnh.edu
