Admission Policy
Admission into BCC’s Practical Nursing (PN) Program is open to applicants who meet the requirements and space availability in the program. Students applying to this program must complete and submit the same college application form as other students applying to the college plus a PN matriculation form.
Applications and matriculation forms must be received by the BCC Admissions Office by August 1 of the year to be considered for entry in the fall semester. The deadline for applications may be extended for extenuating circumstances. Only students who have met all PN admission requirements by August 1 will be considered for admission. Admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis as qualified students complete the application and matriculation process. In addition, a lottery will be used to determine the order of acceptance when creating a space available list. Students are notified of their acceptance by postal mail. Applicants must ensure that their contact information is accurate and up-to-date at all times. Students will have up to three business days to respond to BCC.
Accepted students may defer one time for a one-year period. Students offered readmission to the PN program are not eligible to defer.
Students with two Practical Nurse program failures (taken at another institution, at BCC, or in combination) will not be admitted or readmitted to the program.
Students will not be admitted concurrently into any two of the following degree or certificate programs: Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, and Associate Degree Nursing.
Admissions Requirements:
Students are admitted to the program based on completion of the following requirements:
- Evidence of secondary school graduation or its equivalent.
- International transcripts will only be accepted for consideration if they have been translated and evaluated by a foreign credential evaluation service provider. BCC recommends World Education Services - www.wes.org.
- Elementary Algebra III (MAT 028 or MAT-028C), if applicable;
- BIO-150 or BIO-201 and 202 with C (73) or better within 7 years; **
- Completion of ENG-101 with a C (73) or better
- Completion of PSY-107 with a C (73) or better;
- Attend a Mandatory Nursing Information Session. Register online at www.berkshirecc.edu/nursinginfo
** For students anticipating on bridging (PN to Associate Degree of Nursing) at BCC, BIO 201 and BIO 202 require a grade of 77(C+) or better if taken after January 2018.
Space Available List
Once capacity is reached, an alternate list (Space Available List) of qualified applicants is developed. Individuals on the Space Available List will be identified only by their BCC ID. To remain eligible, individuals on the Space Available List must continue to meet all admission requirements. If not admitted, those students on the Space Available List must reapply to the program. Students are notified of their acceptance by postal mail. Applicants must ensure that their contact information is accurate and up-to-date at all times. Students will have up to three business days to respond to BCC.
Immunization Requirements: Students entering the PN program are required to follow the immunization policy for BCC health students. Students must submit proof of compliance with immunizations by the first day of school. The college immunization policy can be found on the BCC PN webpage. www.berkshirecc.edu/pn Please note: The Hep B series may take up to six months to complete. Students should plan accordingly.
CPR Certification Requirement: Students entering the PN program are required to follow the CPR policy for BCC nursing students. Students must submit proof of certification by the first day of school. The CPR policy can be found on the BCC PN webpage. www.berkshirecc.edu/pn
Revised: PN Faculty Committee, 5/30/19, 8/6/19; Reviewed: 11/20/19; Revised: 1/26/20; 2/20/2020