The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program.  The waiting list applicants are processed on a first-qualified, first-served basis.  The program offers bi-annual admission each fall and spring semester. Admission to the program requires the student to be a high-school graduate or equivalent. Students must complete one course of high school or college preparatory general chemistry with a minimum grade of C prior to be accepted into the nursing program.

Students must also pass the “Test for Essential Academic Skills” (TEAS) test with a composite score of “Proficient” or better. TEAS scores must be no more than 3 years old at the time a student seeks admission in the ADN Program.

Applicants for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program must also meet one of the following qualifying tracks:

Track 1:

• 2016 SAT scores of 480 critical reading and 570 math -OR-
• ACT scores of 21 reading and 23 math.
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. SAT/ACT scores must be no more
  than 5 years old at the time a student seeks admission into the ADN program.

OR

Track 2:

• Completion of the Nursing Care Certificate, which includes all approved prerequisite
  general education and elective courses, with a GPA of 2.50 or higher and proof of reading competency (Compass reading score of 88 or higher, NEXT GEN Reading score of
  263 or completion of RDG 101 with a “C” or better).

Clinical Requirements
Clinical facilities require drug screens and background checks before allowing students to participate in clinical rotations. Students participating in clinical may also be required to have a drug screen at any time during their rotation. Additional clinical requirements include a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, a completed health physical, proof of immunizations and/or titers (MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, Tdap), tuberculosis screening, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The COVID vaccine mandate is a direct requirement of our clinical partners. Students who do not have proof of the above immunizations will be required to submit applicable declination forms.  

In addition to the health requirements, students must have proof of health and liability insurance and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (children, infants, and adults and AED).

Clinical expectations include sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, squatting, reaching, occasional kneeling, twisting, and exposure to changes in temperature/humidity and fumes.  Additional physical requirements include lifting, positioning and moving of patients both manually and with use of assistive equipment. Both hands are used for power grip, speed and precision work

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The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program.  The waiting list applicants are processed on a first-qualified, first-served basis.  The program offers bi-annual admission each fall and spring semester. Admission to the program requires the student to be a high-school graduate or equivalent. Students must complete one course of high school or college preparatory general chemistry with a minimum grade of C prior to be accepted into the nursing program.

Students must also pass the “Test for Essential Academic Skills” (TEAS) test with a composite score of “Proficient” or better. TEAS scores must be no more than 3 years old at the time a student seeks admission in the ADN Program.

Applicants for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program must also meet one of the following qualifying tracks:

Track 1:

• 2016 SAT scores of 480 critical reading and 570 math -OR-
• ACT scores of 21 reading and 23 math.
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. SAT/ACT scores must be no more
  than 5 years old at the time a student seeks admission into the ADN program.

OR

Track 2:

• Completion of the Nursing Care Certificate, which includes all approved prerequisite
  general education and elective courses, with a GPA of 2.50 or higher and proof of reading competency (Compass reading score of 88 or higher, NEXT GEN Reading score of
  263 or completion of RDG 101 with a “C” or better).

Clinical Requirements
Clinical facilities require drug screens and background checks before allowing students to participate in clinical rotations. Students participating in clinical may also be required to have a drug screen at any time during their rotation. Additional clinical requirements include a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, a completed health physical, proof of immunizations and/or titers (MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, Tdap), tuberculosis screening, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The COVID vaccine mandate is a direct requirement of our clinical partners. Students who do not have proof of the above immunizations will be required to submit applicable declination forms.  

In addition to the health requirements, students must have proof of health and liability insurance and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (children, infants, and adults and AED).

Clinical expectations include sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, squatting, reaching, occasional kneeling, twisting, and exposure to changes in temperature/humidity and fumes.  Additional physical requirements include lifting, positioning and moving of patients both manually and with use of assistive equipment. Both hands are used for power grip, speed and precision work

Useful Links:
Department Page

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program.  The waiting list applicants are processed on a first-qualified, first-served basis.  The program offers bi-annual admission each fall and spring semester. Admission to the program requires the student to be a high-school graduate or equivalent. Students must complete one course of high school or college preparatory general chemistry with a minimum grade of C prior to be accepted into the nursing program.

Students must also pass the “Test for Essential Academic Skills” (TEAS) test with a composite score of “Proficient” or better. TEAS scores must be no more than 3 years old at the time a student seeks admission in the ADN Program.

Applicants for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program must also meet one of the following qualifying tracks:

Track 1:

• 2016 SAT scores of 480 critical reading and 570 math -OR-
• ACT scores of 21 reading and 23 math.
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. SAT/ACT scores must be no more
  than 5 years old at the time a student seeks admission into the ADN program.

OR

Track 2:

• Completion of the Nursing Care Certificate, which includes all approved prerequisite
  general education and elective courses, with a GPA of 2.50 or higher and proof of reading competency (Compass reading score of 88 or higher, NEXT GEN Reading score of
  263 or completion of RDG 101 with a “C” or better).

Clinical Requirements
Clinical facilities require drug screens and background checks before allowing students to participate in clinical rotations. Students participating in clinical may also be required to have a drug screen at any time during their rotation. Additional clinical requirements include a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, a completed health physical, proof of immunizations and/or titers (MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, Tdap), tuberculosis screening, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The COVID vaccine mandate is a direct requirement of our clinical partners. Students who do not have proof of the above immunizations will be required to submit applicable declination forms.  

In addition to the health requirements, students must have proof of health and liability insurance and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (children, infants, and adults and AED).

Clinical expectations include sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, squatting, reaching, occasional kneeling, twisting, and exposure to changes in temperature/humidity and fumes.  Additional physical requirements include lifting, positioning and moving of patients both manually and with use of assistive equipment. Both hands are used for power grip, speed and precision work

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The Practical Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program. The waiting list applicants are processed on a first-qualified, first-served basis. The program offers annual admission each fall semester. Waiting list criteria for the Practical Nursing Program are as follows:

1. Evidence of a high-school diploma or equivalent
   
   
2. Evidence of Reading proficiency
   • Reading proficiency can be met by ACCUPLACER score of Reading 95 or Next Gen Reading 263, COMPASS score of 88, ASSET score of 46, SAT score of Reading 480, ACT score of English 21 or earning a grade of “C” or better in RDG 101.
     
     
3. Evidence of Math proficiency
   • Math proficiency can be met by ACCUPLACER score Arithmetic 90 or Next gen QAS 237, COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of54, ASSET Elementary Algebra s31 or Numerical 43, SAT Math 570, ACT Math 23 or earning a grade of “C” or better in Mat 033 or higher.
     
     
4. Evidence of English proficiency
   • English proficiency can be met by ACCUPLACER score of Sentence Skills 75 or Next Gen Writing 250, COMPASS score of 88, ASSET score of 41 or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENG 032 or higher.
     
     
5. Students must also pass the “Test for Essential Academic Skills” (TEAS) test with a composite score of “Proficient” or better. TEAS scores must be no more than 3 years old at the time a student seeks admission in the ADN Program.

Students must have a minimum Practical Nurse Program GPA of 2.0 in classes taken at York Technical College that can be applied toward the PN program. Note: Students must achieve a grade of ‘C’ or better on the 1^st or 2^nd attempt of BIO 210 and BIO 211 to meet the admission and curriculum requirement for the PN program. Grades of ‘W’, ‘D’, ‘F’, and ‘WF’ are considered unsuccessful attempts. Students who are unsuccessful on the 2nd BIO attempt are not eligible to apply to the nursing program for five (5) years. Academic forgiveness will be given five (5) years after the second BIO attempt and then the student will be eligible to apply to the nursing program.

Clinical Requirements
The PN Program has IS LOCATED AT THE Chester Center. Nursing classes include campus and clinical laboratory hours. Students are required to drive to a variety of clinical agencies to complete the clinical component of the nursing courses. Clinical facilities require drug screens and background checks before allowing students to participate in clinical rotations. Students participating in clinical may also be required to have a drug screen at any time during their rotation. Additional clinical requirements include a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, a completed health physical, proof of immunizations and/or titers (MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, Tdap), tuberculosis screening, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The COVID vaccine mandate is a direct requirement of our clinical partners. Students who do not have proof of the above immunizations will be required to submit applicable declination forms. 

In addition to the health requirements, students must have proof of health and liability insurance and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (children, infants, and adults and AED).

Clinical expectations include sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, squatting, reaching, occasional kneeling, twisting, and exposure to changes in temperature/humidity and fumes. Additional physical requirements include lifting, positioning and moving of patients both manually and with use of assistive equipment. Both hands are used for power grip, speed and precision work

ADN Matriculation
Students planning to seek admission to the ADN program must successfully complete the PN program and meet the entrance criteria for the ADN program. Articulation into the ADN program is based on space availability. Direct articulation into the ADN program is not automatic or guaranteed. In the event there are more qualified students who desire to articulate than space availability, a lottery will be utilized.

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The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program.  The waiting list applicants are processed on a first-qualified, first-served basis.  The program offers bi-annual admission each fall and spring semester. Admission to the program requires the student to be a high-school graduate or equivalent. Students must complete one course of high school or college preparatory general chemistry with a minimum grade of C prior to be accepted into the nursing program.

Students must also pass the “Test for Essential Academic Skills” (TEAS) test with a composite score of “Proficient” or better. TEAS scores must be no more than 3 years old at the time a student seeks admission in the ADN Program.

Applicants for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program must also meet one of the following qualifying tracks:

Track 1:

• 2016 SAT scores of 480 critical reading and 570 math -OR-
• ACT scores of 21 reading and 23 math.
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. SAT/ACT scores must be no more
  than 5 years old at the time a student seeks admission into the ADN program.

OR

Track 2:

• Completion of the Nursing Care Certificate, which includes all approved prerequisite
  general education and elective courses, with a GPA of 2.50 or higher and proof of reading competency (Compass reading score of 88 or higher, NEXT GEN Reading score of
  263 or completion of RDG 101 with a “C” or better).

Clinical Requirements
Clinical facilities require drug screens and background checks before allowing students to participate in clinical rotations. Students participating in clinical may also be required to have a drug screen at any time during their rotation. Additional clinical requirements include a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, a completed health physical, proof of immunizations and/or titers (MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, Tdap), tuberculosis screening, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The COVID vaccine mandate is a direct requirement of our clinical partners. Students who do not have proof of the above immunizations will be required to submit applicable declination forms.  

In addition to the health requirements, students must have proof of health and liability insurance and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (children, infants, and adults and AED).

Clinical expectations include sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, squatting, reaching, occasional kneeling, twisting, and exposure to changes in temperature/humidity and fumes.  Additional physical requirements include lifting, positioning and moving of patients both manually and with use of assistive equipment. Both hands are used for power grip, speed and precision work

Useful Links:
Department Page