Prerequisites
Nursing Program Prerequisites
All applicants to the VATNP must have completed high school Biology,
Chemistry, and Algebra. If any or all of these classes were not taken and
successfully passed with a “C” or above, they may be taken
at any of the three colleges involved with the VATNP.
Admission
All prerequisite requirements must be completed for application
consideration. The application process includes:
- Application to VHCC, SwVCC or MECC by the date indicated in the college’s catalog.
- High school or equivalent credit in Biology, Chemistry and Algebra with a minimum grade of “C” in each.
- Compass or Asset Test Scores indicating no need for development work in English, Reading or Math or successful completion of required development work.
- High school transcript. Current high school students must submit a transcript. A final transcript will be required in June for high school candidates. High school students must submit a partial transcript with a listing of last semester classes by the application deadline. tentative
- A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all work previously attempted in high school or college.
- Nursing entrance test at VHCC, SwVCC or MECC (fee required).
Nursing Entrance Test
A nursing entrance test is required for admission to the nursing program. This is a general, comprehensive assessment tool which can predict an individual’s readiness and capability for successful completion of an educational program designed to prepare registered nurses. The test is used to determine placement in the program and to plan curriculum to meet the academic and social skills of the nursing applicants. Your college will notify the applicant with details about test administration after the application deadline. Only those applicants who have completed the first 5 steps of the application process will be invited to take the nursing entrance test. The required fee must be paid in the college’s Business office prior to taking the test.
LPN to RN Program Applicants:
Students who are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) must present proof of licensure as an LPN and have met all prerequisites according to the current college catalog.
Transfer Students:
Transfer students into the program will be individually evaluated as to appropriate placement into the nursing program.
For more information contact the Office of Admissions for the community college you wish to attend.