The School of Nursing is open to all qualified students without restriction as to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or those with disabilities who are able to meet the demands of the program.
A $50.00 non-refundable processing fee (money order only) must accompany the application.
Application deadline is May 14th. Applications will be accepted until the class is filled.
Admission Criteria
1. High School graduate or G.E.D. The official high school transcript should indicate the date of graduation.
2. High school course of study should include:
3. High School Class Rank in upper half.
4. SAT Score minimum 800 combined and/or 26 transferable college credits with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
5. Two (2) references (please use provided forms) from professional, education, and/or employment sources. References from family members and friends are not acceptable.
6. Application essay.
7. Satisfactory Entrance Test scores.
8. A personal interview. Bring proof of citizenship or residency to your interview. (Official birth certificate if born in the United States, or original copy of official verification of immigration status if born outside of the United States)
Note: Basic Skills Testing is required for any applicant who has less than a minimum of 26 college credits with a grade of ‘C’ or above. Remedial courses in reading, math/algebra and writing skills will be required for those who score below criteria established by the testing source.
Please be advised:
1. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES member evaluation service. The official transcript must be received prior to the application deadline.
2. Prior failure in a required science and/or nursing course may affect acceptance to the nursing program.
Licensed Practical Nurses
Applicants who have graduated from a state board approved school of practical nursing and who hold a current New Jersey license may be eligible for advanced placement in the nursing curriculum. LPN applicants must follow the same admission procedure as other applicants and meet advanced placement criteria of Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing. The School of Nursing honors the New Jersey Articulation Model.
Advanced Placement Criteria
1. Pre-requisite college courses must be completed with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
2. Students transferring from another professional school of nursing will have their transcripts evaluated with placement determined on an individual basis. Transfer students must complete a minimum of one year at Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
Following acceptance:All students must sub a completed Save A Place form accompanied by a $500.00 money order (non-refundable) within 2 weeks of acceptance to the school to reserve a place in the class.
Accommodations:
Students requesting academic accommodations based upon an IEP
(Individualized Educational Plan) must provide current documentation
prepared by a licensed professional. Accommodations must be
requested and documentation received prior to beginning the nursing
curriculum. Requests received after beginning the program will
not be honored.
CLINICAL LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. A pre-entrance physical examination and current record of immunization or antibody titer, in accordance with CDC regulations is required.
2. Essential Nursing Skills Course (4 weeks): July preceding Nursing 110. Required for all students.
3. Submit Documentation of satisfactory completion of The American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Course for Health Care Providers.
4. Submit required Professional Liability Insurance certificate.