New Hampshire Community Technical College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares the student for practice as a registered nurse. The program offers multiple entry/exit options. Students who are beginning their nursing education enter the program at Level I.

After successful completion of Level I, students are eligible to take the National Council for Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) in New Hampshire based on comparable education, and have the option of exiting the program or returning for the second year (Level II). Licensure by comparable education may not be recognized by the licensing agency in every state. Applicants who are Licensed Practical Nurses enter the program at Level II. Students who successfully complete Level II are eligible to take the National Council for Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Admission Requirements for Level I Applicants:

1. Meet college requirements for admission.
2. Successfully complete the National League of Nursing (NLN) Pre-Admission Exam for RNs with a minimum percentile score of 50 in each of the subtests. Students are allowed to test once in a six-month period. Test scores are valid for a period of five (5) years.
3. Provide the Admissions Office with documented credit for high school biology with lab, algebra I, and chemistry with lab, with a minimum grade of C.
4. Submit a statement of professional goals.
5. Submit an admissions application that is complete when all of the above-mentioned documents are in place. A review of all completed applications will begin in February. Nursing program applications must be complete by December 31 to be considered for early acceptance in the fall class. If the class is not filled when the review is complete, we will continue to accept completed applications and conduct a second review in May.
6. If applicable, seek transfer credits for Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Microbiology for courses with a grade of C+ or better. These courses must have been completed within the previous 5 years.
7. Candidates who do not meet admissions requirements may be evaluated on an individual basis for evidence of competence based on recent college level academic performance.

Admission Requirements for Level II Applicants:

1. Meet college requirements for admission.
2. Meet all Level I course requirements and possess a current NH Practical Nurse License, or be eligible for NH Practical Nurse Licensure.
3. Upon acceptance, participate in an assessment of knowledge and skills in fundamentals of nursing and maternal and child nursing.
4. Provide the Admissions Office with documentation of three credits for college-level psychology with a minimum grade of C. The applicant must also provide the equivalent of eight college credits of Anatomy and Physiology with lab, with a minimum grade of C+. These courses must have been completed within the past five years. Applicants whose Anatomy and Physiology and/or Microbiology course credit is more than 5 years old can elect to retake the course(s) or take the Excelsior College Exam. Applicants must attain a grade of C+ or better in these subject areas to meet this admission requirement.