Nursing Program

1. A completed CCCC Application for Admission with the appropriate application fee by January 5.
2. An official high school transcript or GED diploma.
3. An official transcript(s) from all colleges or universities ever attended (if applicable).
4. A letter and/or resume indicating the reasons for selecting the Nursing Program, related experiences, motivation and other pertinent data.  Applicants should take this opportunity to provide information covering any special circumstances in their background.

Qualifications for Admission 
Satisfactory performance in the most recent educational experience is required and must include:

• Successful completion of Algebra, Elementary Algebra (MAT030), or the equivalent.

• Successful completion of Pharmacology Calculations (NUR100) within the last two years. At CCCC, MAT030 Elementary Algebra is a prerequisite for this course.

• Successful completion of Chemistry for the Health Sciences (CHM109), or an equivalent college/university chemistry course.  At CCCC, MAT030 Elementary Algebra is a prerequisite for this course.

• Successful completion of Human Anatomy & Physiology I with a lab (BIO107 or the equivalent).  At CCCC, MAT030 Elementary Algebra and CHM109 Chemistry for the Health Sciences or an equivalent college/university chemistry course are prerequisites for this course.

Nursing applicants with previous college credit may have fulfilled one or more prerequisites at another college or university.  Transfer credit may be awarded if official transcripts show equivalent college-level course work required for the Nursing Program, from an accredited college or university, with a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better.

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Completed the required science courses, i.e.,  Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology

• Completed the required general education courses, i.e., General Psychology, English Composition, Sociology, etc.

• Achieved a high level of academic success.

• Graduated from the CCCC Tri-level Certified Nurse Aide Program with a final grade of A and are recommended by the Nurse Aide Program Director.

Waiting List
When the appropriate numbers of students have been accepted, the remaining qualified applicants are placed on the waiting list.  Admission will be offered to applicants on the waiting list when an accepted student withdraws or is withdrawn by the Admissions Office.  The waiting list is maintained until the first day of the fall semester, and then it is dissolved.