Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. MWCC Nursing graduates have historically achieved a high passing rate on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and have been successful in obtaining employment. The program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission: NLNAC; 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor; New York, NY 10006; (800) 669-1656, ext. 153; www.nlnac.org.
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Application deadline: The application deadline is February 1. This selective enrollment program requires additional application components. The selection process is competitive and space is limited. Requirements for consideration: Applicants must meet certain academic standards. See pages 14-15 of the college catalog for specific details, or refer to the program application available on our website or through the admissions office. Campus/format: This program is selective and can be completed during the day or evening at the Gardner Campus. Helpful hints: Because of an extensive classroom/clinical commitment, students are encouraged to complete some of the general education requirements prior to beginning nursing courses. Transfer options: Joint Admissions agreements exist with Framingham State and Worcester State College. An online transfer agreement exists with Drexel University. Articulation agreements exist with Charter Oak State College, Fitchburg and Framingham State, UMASS Lowell, the University of Phoenix, and New England College (Nursing and Healthcare Administration online program). This program qualifies for the Franklin University Community College Alliance program. Other popular transfer choices include Anna Maria, Emmanuel, and UMASS Amherst (online program only). Students should obtain information on the program they wish to transfer into to determine if MWCC courses will be accepted as transfer credit. Visit MWCC’s transfer services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu. Special requirements: Applicants must meet all requirements for consideration before entering the program. Admitted students must meet technical standards and additional requirements including immunizations, CPR certification, liability insurance, health insurance, and a Criminal/Sexual Offender Records Information (CORI/SORI) check. Drug testing may be mandatory at some clinical sites. Additional tuition applies for the evening Nursing program. Please Note: All BIO, MAT (prerequisite), and NUR courses require a grade of C+ to be eligible for promotion to the next level. Also, BIO203, 204, and 205 credits cannot be more than five years old. Applicants currently working in a health care field can petition to lengthen the time to ten years.
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*These courses must be taken concurrently or prior to the nursing
courses specified for that particular semester
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Technical Standards**general information about technical standards and accommodation. Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to:
Program CompetenciesUpon graduation from this program students shall have demonstrated the ability to:
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