Admission to the NPC Nursing Program
Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program in order to enroll in nursing courses. (Admission information is available in the academic advising and the nursing program areas.)
Completed nursing application should be submitted on or before the designated deadline that is noted in the application packet. Late applicants may be accepted on a space-available basis if they meet the admission criteria but not before applicants who submit applications on time.
All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to July 1 for admission to the program.
Admission Selection:
Admission criteria will include: Admission Assessment test composite and cumulative scores, prerequisite GPA and applicant statement. The factors will be weighted by the committee. Significant weight will be given to the Admission Assessment composite percentage and prerequisite GPA. Admission is contingent upon completion of program prerequisites by July 1.
General Education and core requirements must be completed as listed on the curriculum outline in the program admission information packet.
College credits over eight years old may be accepted with appropriate documentation and approval.
Transfer students for second, third or fourth semesters are considered on an individual basis. Criteria include course comparables, GPA, specified examination results and recommendation from previous program director.
Why choose NPC’s Nursing Program?
The NPC program provides you with a quality nursing education at a cost far below comparable nursing programs in the state of Arizona. Our holistically oriented faculty members are careful to provide you with planned experiences and individualized up-to-date evidence-based instruction and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in this demanding field.
For more information about Nursing at NPC see:
Program Overview, Emphasis, Student Nurse Guidelines, Career Opportunities and Cost and Time for Completion.
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