Admission to the AAS: Nursing (RN) Program
Students wishing to enter the AAS: Nursing (RN) program must complete an application by:
- Fall Admission: May 1st
- Spring (Evening/Weekends program): January 1st
Students currently completing the Practical Nursing (LPN) program at NCCC may be granted
conditional acceptance contingent upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing
(LPN) program. Students required to take a competitive nursing exam will also receive
conditional acceptance contingent on successful completion of the exam. Recent graduates
of the NCCC LPN program must take the first possible LPN exam to ensure licensure
prior to the fall semester of enrollment in the AAS: Nursing (RN) program. All potential
students must have successfully completed all examinations prior to commencing the
fall semester. Meeting these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program,
which is highly competitive. Students must meet the following admission requirements
prior to enrollment:
- Successful completion of an accredited PN program.
- Achieved a minimum of 2.5/4.0 in the following courses:
- BIO 109 Human Biology
- BIO 201 Microbiology
- ENG 101 English Composition I
- PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
- PSY 202 Developmental Psychology
- NUR 101 Nursing I
- NUR 102 Introduction to Pharmacology
- NUR 104 Nursing II
- NUR 108 Pharmacology II
- Hold a valid CPR (AHA or RC) card for infant, child, and adult.
- Be in good academic standing from previous institutions.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0 from a PN program.
The following criteria are used to determine admission to the program:
- Successful completion of a State-approved practical nursing program. Completion of the practical nursing course of study DOES NOT ENSURE admission into the AAS: Nursing (RN) Program
- Current students enrolled in NCCC's Certificate of Practical Nursing program may be provisionally accepted until successful completion of the NYS comprehensive nursing exam.
- Recent graduates of the NCCC Practical Nurse program must take the first possible LPN exam to ensure licensure prior to the Fall semester of enrollment in the Registered Nurse program. A recent graduate must have proof of eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN and proof of application to take the NCLEX-PN to be licensed in the State of New York as a Practical Nurse
- Successful completion of this exam must occur prior to the Fall semester entrance date and verified proof must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office of the College.
- BOCES/Vocational School Practical Nurse Students: Students who complete a BOCES Practical Nursing Program must successfully pass a comprehensive nursing exam for consideration into the AAS: Nursing (RN) Program. It is the student’s responsibility to register with the Director of Nursing at NCCC to sit for this exam. Students who successfully pass a comprehensive nursing exam will be granted 17 credits to apply toward their degree at North County Community College. This exam will stand in lieu of Nursing I & II, Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacology II.
- Any applicant who graduated from the NCCC Practical Nursing program five or more years prior to admission, may need to complete a comprehensive nursing exam prior to admission at the discretion of the Director of Nursing
- All students must have a signed copy of their Practical Nurse License on file at NCCC prior to the fall semester. Any student who does not have a license on file will not be registered for any nursing courses.
Please note:
- Students who do not meet any one portion of the requirements will be granted admission into A.S. Health Science, and may re-apply for future admission when the requirements are successfully met.
- Admission is limited based on space available.
For additional information, please refer to the College Catalog or contact the Admissions Office at 888-TRY-NCCC ext 1686 or admissions@nccc.edu.