2008 Nursing Applicant Information

Application and Supporting Documentation.  Applications (to include fee and essay) for the Nursing program will be accepted from September 1, 2007, through February 15, 2008.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as practical, though, as slots will be filled on a rolling basis.  Prior to initial review of the application, the following must be received by the Admissions Office:

• All previous transcripts (high school, adult education and college)

• Two letters of recommendation (Professional or academic.  References from relatives or close, personal friends will not be considered.)

• Resume or list of extracurricular activities, athletics, community service, awards and hobbies (optional but strongly encouraged).

For applicants who have taken courses through adult education or another college in order to fulfill program prerequisites, it is your responsibility to have the final grade mailed to the Admissions Office. (In determining whether an application is “complete” and ready to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, adult education transcripts are not considered because Admissions personnel are not always aware of the students’ enrollment in these classes.)  You are strongly encouraged to follow up and ensure that all materials have arrived for your file; allowing sufficient lead time.  Additionally, if you are currently enrolled in prerequisite courses and/or Nursing general education courses, MAKE SURE the Admissions Committee is aware of the course name, location, and anticipated completion date.

Applicants currently enrolled in prerequisite courses will not be reviewed or considered for admission until a final grade is received.  As a reminder, the prerequisites required for admission to EMCC’s Nursing Program are:

• Algebra I

• Biology with Lab

• Chemistry with Lab

• College-level Anatomy and Physiology and Lab (EMCC’s BIO121/124)*^

 *Starting September 2007, college-level Anatomy and Physiology and Lab has been added as a program prerequisite for the Nursing program; however, applicants who have not yet completed A&P with lab prior to the application deadline will still be considered during this 2007-2008 transitional year.

^A limited number of three-year (extended) slots may be offered to applicants who have not completed A&P with lab.

 Interviews.  Interviews for admission to the Nursing program at EMCC are not required. 

Primary Contact for Admission Questions.  The Admissions Committee respectfully requests that all questions concerning the nursing admission process and transfer credit be directed as follows (e-mail preferred in all instances):

Nursing Pre-Admissions Exam.  Starting September 1, 2007, all Nursing applicants will be required to take the HESI (Health Education Systems, Inc.) A² computerized entrance exam at a cost of $35.  There is a four hour time limit for examinees to take the exam once the instructions are read.  In addition to learning style and personality style profiles, the exam covers the following:

• Mathematics: 55 questions that focus on math needed for calculation of drugs and solutions;

• Reading Comprehension: 47 questions about the main idea and topic sentences of readings with medical scenarios;

• Basic Grammar: 50 questions related to punctuation and capitalization topics;

• Chemistry: 30 questions related mostly to inorganic related topics;

• Anatomy and Physiology (A&P): 30 questions focused on basic A&P topics like smooth muscle, muscle function and basic physiology;

•  Biology: 30 questions focused on a wide variety of biological topics.

The Admissions Office does not have study materials available for the exam; however, the HESI Study Guide (ISBN-10: 0965667839; ISBN-13: 9780965667838) may be purchased through the College Store or on-line at any one of several companies including but not limited to amazon.com and elsevierhealth.com.  A copy of the guide can also be found on reserve in the Library.

On exam day, you will be required to present a photo ID and check/cash in the amount of $35 to cover the testing fee.  Calculators, dictionaries and other resource materials may not be used during the examination.

Scheduling the Exam.  To schedule an exam, you must call 207-974-4680 and specify your desired testing date.  Be advised that there is limited seating for each testing date.  Examinees who require testing accommodations due to a disability should contact Elizabeth Worden, Coordinator of Disability Services, 207-974-4658. In order for us to make appropriate accommodations, the appropriate forms must be on file prior to scheduling a date to test.