Practical Nursing Program
at
Northampton Community College
Admission is on a competitive basis. Applicants shall have completed work equal to a standard high school course with a minimum of 16 units including 4 units of English, 3 units of Social Sciences, 2 units of Mathematics (one of which is Algebra), and 2 units of Science with a related laboratory or the equivalent.
The minimum admission requirements to the program include completion of high school biology with a grade of C or better and one year of Algebra with a C or better. An acceptable substitute for high school biology is NCC BIOS 107 with a grade of C or better; for Algebra, it is NCC MATH 022 with a grade of C or better. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Nursing programs. Courses used as admission criteria cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. If seats are available, the College reserves the right to accept students who have in the judgment of the College, the potential to complete the Nursing Program but who fall below the standards listed above. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Nursing Program.
Program Features:
The Practical Nursing certificate program consists of 27 credits of nursing courses and 16 credits of general education. This program can be completed in one calendar year and prepares graduates to provide nursing care to individuals across the lifespan. Concentrated clinical experience is part of the summer courses, which are scheduled five days a week. This provides students opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in a variety of settings to better prepare them for their role as a practical nurse.
Deadlines:
In order to be considered, applicants must submit an application and al transcripts by February 1st for Fall PN start. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a space available basis.
