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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

2 years HS algebra

 High School Biology Advanced Placement level

3 year HS English

 

QCC COURSE EQUIVALENTS*

Mat 099 Intermediate Algebra

Bio 101 General Biology

Eng 100 English Communications

 

** Effective Fall, 2002 a student must have a minimum of C+  or better in all pre-requisite courses

Applicants who have completed the math and/or English courses at the the high school level must take the QCC's math and/or English assessment to demonstrate competency at the appropriate levels.  As part of the admission process the applicant may be required to submit a writing sample.

Students will be accepted into the Nurse Education Program on a space available basis as they complete the above requirements.

All pre-requisite science courses must have been taken within the last five years

*Applicants should understand the State Board of Registration  in Nursing ( see qcc.mass.edu/nursing on professional link page) reserves the right to refuse an applicant the privilege of sitting for the NCLEX-RN examination based on Good Moral Character Licensure requirement.  As a result of this requirement, a CORI (Criminal Offender Records Information)  and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information ) check is required of all students accepted into the program.  Students should be aware that a court record might prevent them from sitting for the NCLEX-RN examination.

To be eligible for consideration for admission into the Nurse Education program an applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

HEALTH DATA

Prior to entering the Nurse Education Program, all students must submit the following data:

1.  Health Form (which include a yearly  physical exam and two-step tuberculosis screen), along with proof of immunizations from measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella titre. Completed Hepatitis vaccine and/or, titre are mandated along with diphtheria/tetanus injection. ***Completion of the hepatitis series is required prior to program entry.  Please note, this is a  four to six month process.
2.  Current CPR (American Heart Health Care Provider or American Red Cross Professional Rescue) certification.
3.  Verification of  updated Health Insurance.

 

 


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