Nursing Programs (NU, NUE, and PN) (selective) MWCC offers three Nursing programs options: the Nursing Degree (day and evening), the LPN Bridge program (for current licensed LPNs), and the Practical Nurse Certificate. The college may return completed applications received after the posted deadline without review. Prior to the start of classes, Nursing students will be required to pay approximately $300 for uniforms and equipment and attend a mandatory orientation/welcome session.
Version 5.0 Program Composite Score ADN n/a
Nursing Degree–day (NU) and evening (NUE) (selective)
MWCC strongly recommends that applicants complete program pre and co-requisite courses especially English Composition I, Math and a fourcredit lab science before taking the TEAS Test to enhance their knowledge base. TEAS results are only valid for a 3-year period.
Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to the start of classes. Application Deadline for NU and NUE Application for both the day and evening nursing programs is January 15 (fall entrance only). Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified of the admissions decision by mail approximately 60 days after the deadline. Requirements for Consideration to NU or NUE Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version 5.0 Successful passage of the TEAS examination is a requirement for admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing and Practical Nursing Certificate programs. MWCC has set the following standards on TEAS scores for admission to improve the success of students in completing the program and obtaining licensure and certification. Version 4.0 (for scores within 3 years of program term) Program Composite Math Science English Score
Reading
ADN
n/a
50%
55%
70%
75%
Practical Nursing
60%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Practical Nursing
n/a
Math
Science
English
Reading
53.3%
43.8%
56.7%
59.5%
40%
29.2%
46.7%
47.6%
The registration fee is $50 which is nonrefundable/not transferable. Students are allowed to take the TEAS test twice in one calendar year. The TEAS test may be repeated after 30 days. Students must re-take the entire exam as part of a re-test. No exceptions will be allowed. To retest the applicant is required to complete a registration form and pay the full fee. Students must register for the TEAS online at www.atitesting.com. Policies regarding canceling and rescheduling are determined by ATI. You must cancel or reschedule 48 hours prior to the testing session. CPT requirements: CPT required results are subject to change. Please contact the Advising Center 978 630-9284 or you may contact the Admissions Office 978 630-9110 to attend an Information Session. English Proficiency: Students are strongly urged to have completed ENG101, with C+ or better at the time of application. Students whose native language is not English and those who have not completed grades K-12 in the U.S. must demonstrate English proficiency by having completed ENG101 with a grade of C+ or higher, or have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university, or score 213 on the computerized version or 550 on the paper version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
19 MWCC 2011-2012 College Catalog & Student Handbook