Lowell Campus - Day, Starts Fall or Spring Semester

Admission to Nursing - Day & Evening/Weekend Options

Required Course Prerequisites

• Completion of college Biology OR Anatomy and Physiology I with lab, with a grade of B (83%) or higher and taken within the last 10 years.

• Completion of high school OR college Chemistry with lab, with a grade of C (73%) or higher and taken within the last 10 years.

• A minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA or higher.

• Eligible for ENG 101 and MAT 177; eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.

• Completion of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills), with all sections needing a minimum score requirement of 60% in (Reading, Math, Science, and English). Middlesex Community College does not combine or round scores. The TEAS can only be take a maximum of four times within a three year period.

• Submission of one Recommendation Form. It is recommended that the one Recommendation Form be requested from an individual who can evaluate the applicant’s performance in an academic or employment setting.

Required Testing

• Completion of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) at Middlesex or another school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts system with a minimum score requirement of 60% or higher in each section (Reading, Math, Science, and English) within the last year.

• Eligible for ENG 101, eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, current enrollment, or previous college coursework

• Eligible for MAT 177;  eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, current enrollment, or previous college coursework

• 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 (paper or electronic)

• Middlesex Community College General Admission Application (paper or electronic)

• Health Recommendation Form (Three Required) (paper or electronic)

Deadline

Admission to the Nursing Program 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 and submit a current certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider-level (offered monthly at MCC) which is valid for the entire academic year and renewed annually.
• Students accepted to Health Programs must be in compliance with the current immunization requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for Health Care Personnel (HCP) and in accordance with state law, MGL, Chapter 76, Section 15C, and its regulations at 105 CMR 220.700 in order to participate in an externship placement or clinical experience.
• Students must submit required documentation of health status which includes a completed physical examination, a two-step Mantoux (TB/PPD) skin test or blood test (T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold) for tuberculosis, a color deficiency test, proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and one lifetime dose of TDAP. Directions on submission of the information is included in the admission package.
• All nursing students are required to carry health insurance, available through the college, if needed.
• Additionally, students need to submit documentation of annual influenza vaccine by September 30th of each year.

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 155, 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.