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2020-2021 Catalog

Educational Mobility Policy

Admission Requirements:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who apply to BCC’s Associate in Science degree in Nursing may challenge the first two nursing courses (NUR-101 and NUR-102) through a standardized theoretical test (NCLEX-PN or HESI LPN-ADN Entrance Exam). The LPN who immediately enters the Associate Degree program within one year of graduation from an approved PN program may use their successful NCLEX-PN exam as the standardized theoretical test. The LPN who does not immediately enter the Associate Degree program within one year of graduating from an approved PN program will be required to pass the HESI LPN-ADN Entrance Exam with a score of 850.  Mobility students will need to pay for 17 challenge exam credits unless their practical nursing certificate qualifies for a waiver.

Applicants seeking to bridge into NUR 201 in the fall:

  • will take the HESI LPN-ADN Entrance Exam the March and/or June prior to application unless they are using their recent NCLEX exam as their challenge exam.
  • must have proof of licensure as a practical nurse by August 10th of the year of admission into the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
  • Admission into the Associate Degree in Nursing program requires the successful completion of a “bridge” course (NUR-106) during the summer of the year of admission.
  • Applicants will notify the Dean of Nursing of their intention to bridge by February 1st of the year of application.
  • The applicant must submit an LPN/ADN matriculation form by June 30th of the year of application into the Associate Degree in Nursing program.

 

Applicants seeking to bridge into NUR 201 in the spring:

  • will take the HESI LPN-ADN Entrance Exam the October and/or November prior to application unless they are using their recent NCLEX exam as their challenge exam.
  • must have proof of licensure by December 10th of the year of admission into the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
  • Admission into the Associate Degree in Nursing program requires the successful completion of a “bridge” course (NUR-106) during the winter of the year of admission.
  • Applicants will notify the Dean of Nursing of their intention to bridge by June 1st of the year of application.
  • The applicant must submit an LPN/ADN matriculation form by September 1st of the year of application into the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
  • A minimum of five (5) seats are reserved for students who declare intention to transit to LPN/and mobility pathway and have met all ADN admission requirements.
  • Attendance at a nursing information session is mandatory.

Admission Criteria:

  • Minimum GPA OF 2.0
  • Completion of prerequisite courses, including;
    • BIO-201, BIO-202 (Anatomy & Physiology 4 credits); each with a grade of C (73) or better within seven years.
    • Important Note: Students who have not completed BIO-201, BIO-201, BIO-202, and BIO-207 prior to January 1, 2018 will be required to earn a grade of C+ (77) or better to be eligible to apply for admission to the ADN program.
    • Math: ACCUPLACER Next Generation QAS score of 262 or greater OR successful completion of MAT 029, MAT 029C, or MAT 136 or higher (with a minimum grade of C). (MAT-123 Statistics recommended for transfer).
    • ENG-101, PSY-107, and PSY-204 with a grade of C (73) or better
  • Students not matriculating within one year of graduation must have proof of employment as an LPN for a minimum of 6 months of clinical experience within two years of admission into the Associate Degree in Nursing program.

RN/BS (University of Massachusetts, Amherst):

  • BCC provides students with a dedicated RN/BS in nursing program advisor, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst RN/BS in nursing program.Students can complete through their junior year at BCC and transfer to the University as seniors. There are two program completion options, a one-year full time and a two-year, part time option.The senior year is administered online. See BCC catalog for specific details of program completion options and graduation requirements.(www.berkshirecc.edu/catalog)

In the case of extenuating circumstances, exceptions may be made regarding the time restriction for accepting prerequisite courses.

Revised:  ADN Faculty Committee, 5/22/19; Reviewed: 11/19/19; Revised 12/18/19; Reviewed 2/21/2020; revised 12/9/2020