Holistic Admission PathwayApplication and Admission to the Nursing Major

The Nursing major begins in the fall semester of the junior year. 
Students should consult with the Nursing Department Chair or the Nursing Program Coordinator as soon as possible to express an interest in the completion of a nursing major. Enrollment in the program is limited and admission is competitive; therefore, early consultation, preferably in the first year, is recommended. 

Application Information

1. The application process occurs each spring. Students are eligible to apply to the major if they are on track to complete all nine pre-requisite nursing courses by the end of spring semester (typically of the sophomore year). 
2. In the spring semester and by appointment, applicants will:
   
   1. Complete an application profile. 
   2. Complete an essay, including a short series of medication calculation problems. 
   3. Complete an interview.
3. Acceptance into the Nursing major will be considered after spring semester based on the following criteria (scored by the Nursing department): 
   
   • Cumulative grade point average after 4 semesters/spring of sophomore year (0 - 4 points)
   • Cumulative grade point average of all prerequisite courses (0 - 4 points) 
   • Essay and medication calculation problems (0 - 4 points) 
   • Interview (0 - 4 points)
   • Student status (enrolled, graduate, or transfer) (0 - 4 points) 
4. Students whose application scores are within the top 40 will be accepted to the Nursing program. In addition to the above application criteria, students must also meet the following:
   
   • a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85; 
   • all Nursing pre-requisite courses taken for a letter grade; 
   • successful completion of all Nursing prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA of 2.85; 
   • a grade of C or higher in eight of the nine Nursing prerequisite courses (a grade of C- in one of the prerequisite courses will be accepted); and 
   • be in good standing with the College.
     
     If a student’s status changes to no longer being in good standing with the College after admission to the Nursing program, agreement and compliance with a behavioral contract approved by the Nursing department is required to remain in the program.
5. Students will be notified of their acceptance to the nursing major by a letter from the nursing department chair following spring semester. The Nursing Department reserves one spot per cohort for a qualified student who is member a of the military, which includes, but is not limited to the ROTC, National Guard, Reserves, or Veteran.
6. Students must submit proof of the following prior to beginning the nursing courses in the fall of the junior year: 
   
   • Current certification as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 
   • Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR, accepted certifications include: American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS/CPR for healthcare certifications
   • Physical exam, immunizations(Mantoux/Tuberculosis, MMR, Hep B, Chickenpox/Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19 and Influenza), and proof of health insurance
   • Successful background check
     
     Failure to submit proof of meeting all requirements above by the deadline provided will result in removal of the program.
7. Eligible students whose application scores are below the top 40 will be offered a spot on the Nursing program waitlist. Waitlisted students will be informed of their rank on the waitlist. If openings occur, positions in the program will be offered to waitlisted students in their ranked order, so long as they continue to meet all the eligibility requirements for the program. Waitlisted students may reapply to the Nursing program in the spring of their junior year. No preference will be given to reapplying students. 
8. Students who do not meet the eligibility requirements for the department will be denied admission.