Approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration/Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Lowell Campus - Day, Starts Fall or Spring Semester

Admission to Nursing – Day & Evening/Weekend Options

Required Course Prerequisites

• High school Algebra I & II with a C or better in each course or Algebra I in college with a C or better or completion of modules 1-8 in MAT 001 or MAT 002, Preparation for College Math.
• High school or college biology or Anatomy & Physiology with labs and
• High school or college chemistry with lab
• 2.5 GPA
• Attendance at an Overview of the Nursing Program Session (Mandatory)

Required Grade

C or higher
C or higher
C or higher
 

Required Testing

• TEAS Version 5 test with a score of 58.7 or better on the composite score
• The College placement test is not required for admission to the program, but may be needed for course placement or to meet a non-nursing course requirement.

Required Documents

• Nursing Admission Requirement Certification Form
• Admission Application
• Supplemental Admission Application
• Three Letters of Recommendation: It is recommended that at least two recommendations be requested from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s performance in a work or classroom setting.

Deadline

Admission to Nursing is on a rolling basis. Applicants are admitted on a space-available basis as their applications, including all requirements, are completed. Although there is no deadline, students are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited.

Requirements after Admission to Nursing

Before beginning the Nursing program, admitted students must also:

• Earn certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider level, which is valid for the entire academic year.
• Submit the Student Health Record form, provided by Middlesex Community College, to the Health Service Office. Required documentation of health status includes a completed physical examination, and proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus/Diphtheria (within last ten years) and one lifetime dose of Tdap, Hepatitis B and Varicella. Students born in the United States before January 1, 1957 will be considered immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella and exempt from the MMR vaccine requirement. Students born in the United States before January 1, 1980 will be considered immune to Varicella (chicken pox) and exempt from the Varicella requirement. 
• All nursing students are required to carry health insurance.

Admission Notes

Non-Massachusetts residents will be admitted on a space-available basis only.

Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who meet the college’s Nursing program admission requirements may apply for advanced placement on a space-available basis. LPNs may request credit for prior learning and apply those credits to an Associate in Science degree in Nursing.

Requirements for LPNs seeking advanced placement:

• Option I – for all LPNs: Applicants for advanced placement must successfully complete the following courses prior to admission: college Anatomy & Physiology I with lab, Introduction to Psychology, and Cultural Anthropology. LPNs may challenge NUR 101, Fundamentals of Nursing, and NUR 102, Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum, by taking and scoring 75% or higher on the NLN Accelerated Challenge Exam. Upon completion of the challenge process and admission, students may be awarded credit for these courses and may enroll in NUR 151, Intergenerational Nursing. After admission, applicants must also successfully complete a 15-hour Nursing Transition Seminar (NUR 080), which is offered in August and January. Admission with advanced placement is on a space-available basis.
• Option II - for graduates of LPN programs that have an articulation agreement with Middlesex Community College: Middlesex Community College has articulation agreements with several post-secondary practical nursing programs. Recent graduates of these programs (within the last five years) who are admitted into MCC’s associate degree program may be eligible to receive credit for NUR 101, NUR 102, NUR 155 and NUR 156 by meeting the requirements of the articulation agreement between the LPN program and MCC. Prior to admission, advanced placement applicants must successfully complete the following courses: Pharmacology for Nurses, college Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs, Introduction to Psychology, Cultural Anthropology, and English Composition. After admission, applicants must also successfully complete a 15-hour Nursing Transition Seminar (NUR 080) which is offered in August and January. Admission through articulation is on a space-available basis. Further information is available at the Student Information Centers.