admissions

Admission Information

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 March 1st.

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:
    • English (4 years)
    • Science (2 years) Biology and Chemistry
    • Mathematics (2 years) Algebra included
    • History (2 years)
    • Electives (2 years)
  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 character references or recommendations from professional, education, and/or employment sources. References from family members and friends are not accepted.
  6. Application essay.
  7. Satisfactory Nurse Entrance Test (NET) scores.
  8. A personal interview. Bring proof of citizenship or residency status to your interview. (Official birth certificate if born in the United States, or official verification of immigration status if born outside of the United States)

Note:

The New Jersey College Basic Skills Placement Test is given by Montclair State University, at the University. Students who have taken a minimum of 26 college credits with a grade of ‘C’ or above are exempt from this test. Remedial courses in reading, math/algebra and writing skills will be required for those who score below criteria established by the testing source.

 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. Applicants must meet admission and 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 submit a completed Save A Place form, accompanied by a non refundable $150. money order, within 2 weeks of acceptance to the school in order 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. Nurse Assistant 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.