Nursing Programs (NU, NUP, and PN)

MWCC offers multiple Nursing program options: the Nursing Degree, the LPN to ADN Bridge program (for current licensed LPNs), and the Practical Nursing Certificate. All candidates must review the full application for admission which can be found by visiting: https://mwcc.edu/apply. Candidates are required to attend a mandatory selective program information session prior to submitting a nursing application. The college may return completed applications received after the posted application deadline without review. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review. Prior to the start of classes, students who are accepted into the nursing program will be required to attend a mandatory orientation/welcome session and will need to purchase uniforms and equipment. 

ATI TEAS Requirement

For all Nursing programs at MWCC:

Successful passage of the ATI TEAS examination is a requirement for admission to the nursing programs at the college. MWCC has set the following standards on ATI TEAS scores for admission to improve the success of students in completing the program and obtaining licensure and certification:

Candidates wishing to be considered for admission to the Nursing programs at MWCC must take the TEAS exam at MWCC. 

All TEAS scores must be completed in the 12 months prior to the application deadline.

ATI TEAS SCORES:

Requirements for Nursing Programs

Program	Composite Score	Math	Science	English	Reading
ADN/LPN Bridge	n/a	63.3%	45.8%	60.0%	69.0%
Practical Nursing	n/a	50%	35.4%	53.3%	54.8%

MWCC strongly recommends that applicants complete program prerequisite courses, especially ENG 101 College Writing I, math, and a four-credit lab science before taking the ATI TEAS Test to enhance their knowledge base. ATI TEAS results are only valid if completed within one year of the program's application deadline. There is a test fee that must be paid through ATI. The fee is non-refundable and not transferable. MWCC permits students to submit up to three sets of ATI TEAS scores taken within one year of the application deadline for consideration. Students may re-take sections of the exam which they did not pass prior to the application deadline. Students who wish to retest must complete their retest prior to the application deadline and can register for a test date and pay the test fee through ATI. ATI TEAS exams taken after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Students must register for the ATI TEAS online at ATI. Policies regarding canceling and rescheduling are determined by ATI.

Nursing Degree (NU) 

(Selective)

Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to the start of classes. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified of the admissions decision by mail approximately 60 days after the application deadline. The college may return completed applications received after the posted deadline without review.

Requirements for Consideration to NU

Students must meet all minimum requirements, including attendance at a mandatory information session, TEAS scores & minimum academic requirements at the time of the application deadline. Courses in progress at the time of the application will not be considered as meeting those requirements.

English Requirement

Students are strongly urged to have completed ENG 101 College Writing I, with a grade of C+ or better, at the time of application.

Math Proficiency

Competency for admission may be met with completion of a math course equal to MAT 143 Statistics or higher (not MAT 140 Elements Of Mathematics I) with a grade of C+ or better, completed no more than ten years prior to the program's application deadline; or through college placement testing. Consult the specific program requirements or attend an information session for additional information.

Science Requirement

Completion of a four-credit lab science (BIO 152 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology or BIO 203 Anatomy and Physiology I (formerly BIO 199) and BIO 204 Anatomy and Physiology II are preferred) with a grade of C+ or better, completed no more than ten years prior to the program's application deadline. High school courses may be considered on a case-by-case basis for purposes of admission.

Applicants must submit the following to the MWCC Admissions Office:

• A completed Nursing (NU) admissions application (available through the Admissions Office).
• Satisfaction of high school diploma or equivalency requirement as described in the college's general admissions requirements. If high school or equivalent was completed outside of the U.S. credentials must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as Spantran - MWCC Pathway (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org.
• Official transcripts of all college-level courses completed at colleges other than MWCC. Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as Spantran - MWCC Pathway (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org. Note: Transfer credits must be completed at an accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to deadline for processing. Photocopies will not be reviewed or accepted. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.
• Documentation demonstrating that all minimum requirements for consideration have been met.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable.
• Letters of recommendation are not required.

LPN Bridge Option (NUP)

(Selective)

Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to the start of classes. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified of the admissions decision by mail approximately 60 days after the application deadline. The college may return completed applications received after the posted deadline without review.

Requirements for Consideration to NUP

Students must meet all minimum requirements, including attendance at a mandatory information session, TEAS scores & minimum academic requirements at the time of the application deadline. Courses in progress at the time of the application will not be considered as meeting those requirements.

Applicants must have a current license as a practical nurse in good standing, with six months of work experience, and must meet all the same requirements as those of the Nursing Degree. In addition, applicants must have successfully completed BIO 203 Anatomy and Physiology I (formerly BIO 199) with a C+ or better, ENG 101 College Writing I, and PSY 105 Introduction To Psychology.

Students are strongly urged also to have successfully completed BIO 204 Anatomy and Physiology II, BIO 205 Microbiology (with grades of C+ or better), ENG 102 College Writing II, PSY 110 Human Growth And Development, and SOC 103 Introduction To Sociology at the time of application. Further details are outlined in the program application, which is available through the Admissions Office.

Applicants must submit the following to the MWCC Admissions Office:

• A completed LPN to RN Bridge (NUP) admissions application (available through the Admissions Office).
• Satisfaction of high school diploma or equivalency requirement as described in the college's general admissions requirements. If high school or equivalent was completed outside of the U.S. credentials must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as Spantran - MWCC Pathway (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org.
• Official transcripts of all college-level courses completed at colleges other than MWCC. Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as Spantran - MWCC Pathway (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org. Note: Transfer credits must be completed at an accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to deadline for processing. Photocopies will not be reviewed or accepted. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.
• Documentation demonstrating that all minimum requirements for consideration have been met.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable.
• Letters of recommendation are not required.

Practical Nursing Certificate (PN)

(Selective)

Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to the start of classes. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified of the admissions decision by mail approximately 60 days after the application deadline. The college may return completed applications received after the posted deadline without review.

Requirements for Consideration to PN

Students must meet all minimum requirements, including attendance at a mandatory information session, TEAS scores & minimum academic requirements at the time of the application deadline. Courses in progress at the time of the application will not be considered as meeting those requirements.

English Requirement

Students are strongly urged to have successfully completed ENG 101 College Writing I, with a grade of C+ or better, at the time of application.

Math Proficiency

Competency may be met with successful completion of a math course equal to MAT 126 Topics In Mathematics or higher (not MAT 140 Elements Of Mathematics I) with a grade of C+ or better or through college placement testing. If math competency for admission to the program is met through placement testing, a math course will still be required to graduate from the program.

Applicants must submit the following to the MWCC Admissions Office:

• A completed Practical Nursing (PN) admissions application (available through the Admissions Office).
• Satisfaction of high school diploma or equivalency requirement as described in the college's general admissions requirements. If high school or equivalent was completed outside of the U.S. credentials must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as Spantran - MWCC Pathway (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org.
• Official transcripts of all college-level courses completed at colleges other than MWCC. Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as Spantran - MWCC Pathway (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org. Note: Transfer credits must be completed at an accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to deadline for processing. Photocopies will not be reviewed or accepted. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.
• Documentation demonstrating that all minimum requirements for consideration have been met.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable.
• Letters of recommendation are not required.

Special Program Requirements for NU and PN

Please note that the following information must be received before courses begin:

• Complete physical health examination conducted within the past two years by a licensed health care provider.
• Immunization Requirements for Health Science Students: Two (2) doses Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or positive titre; two (2) doses MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine or positive titers; three (3) doses Hepatitis B vaccine AND Hepatitis B titer showing immunity to the disease; one (1) TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine within 10 years; one (1) dose Meningococcal vaccine (ages 16-21); annual Influenza vaccine; full COVID vaccination (either one dose or two doses depending on the manufacturer). Additional boosters may be required during the program duration or as designated by clinical sites; initial “2 step” PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB blood test or an annual TB testing (negative chest x-ray within 5 years AND annual TB Questionnaire also accepted). Contact the Health Services Office at 978-630-9136 for more information.
• Liability Insurance of $1,000,000/$3,000,000 coverage is required. Students will be covered under the college’s liability insurance policy, which will be billed through student fees.
• CPR Certification (Healthcare Provider) is required. A certificate of completion must be presented to the nursing department prior to entry into nursing courses.
• All nursing students must participate in the Massachusetts Community College Health Insurance Plan or provide accurate information regarding comparable coverage.
• Clinical sites may require the student obtain certain background checks (state/federal criminal or sexual offender), finger printing and/or drug testing before participating in the clinical experience.   Costs for these reviews will be the responsibility of the student. 

Readmission Policy for NU and PN

Mount Wachusett Community College reserves the right to limit the number of readmissions each academic year. Readmission to the nursing program is not guaranteed and is on a space available basis. Readmission to the programs may require a one-time successful attempt at a readmission examination with a grade of 77 percent or higher. A student seeking readmission to the nursing programs must follow the application procedure for new students. Students are limited to two admissions to a nursing program, (ADN and the LPN to ADN Bridge is considered one program). Emergency medical conditions will be considered on an individual basis and will require documentation from a physician. Admission to the nursing programs is selective and the admissions committee reserves the right to deny readmission to any applicant. The respective programs reserve the right to refuse readmission based on, but not limited to, unprofessional behavior, unethical conduct, and client safety issues.

CORI/SORI Policy for Nursing Programs

(See the Nursing application packet for more information)

Compliance with licensure laws in the state of Massachusetts requires all NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN applicants to furnish satisfactory proof of “good moral character” (M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 74 and 74A). Nursing students will be required to complete a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check. It must be understood that a conviction in a court of law may prevent them from being placed in a clinical agency. This then will not allow successful completion of the Nursing program. In addition, it will delay and may prohibit their eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN.

Individuals requiring CORI checks must also have Sexual Offender Records Information (SORI) checks completed as well, consistent with current Commonwealth of Massachusetts law MGLC 178-C-178P. Record storage and usage will be in compliance with college procedures depending on the result of a CORI or SORI check, as a person’s eligibility in the nursing programs may be affected.

Applicants for initial Massachusetts nurses licensure must report felonies and misdemeanor convictions and disciplinary action to the Board of Registration in Nursing for its evaluation of the applicant’s compliance with the Good Moral Character requirement at GL, c.112, 22.74 and 74A. For details, refer to the Good Moral Character Information Sheet.

Please contact the MWCC Office of Admissions at 978-630-9447 or at admissions@mwcc.mass.edu for more information, to obtain an application, or to attend an information session for any MWCC nursing program.