General Nursing Frequently Asked Questions

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1. I am interested in nursing but am not sure which program to apply to. How do I decide?
   • NMC has an Associate Degree Program and Practical Nursing Program. The Practical Nursing Program is a certificate program. Once the prerequisites are completed, you can complete the program in four semesters on a full time basis. We admit students to this program once a year. The program begins in January. When you complete the program, you are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN (or state boards) to become licensed as a licensed practical nurse or LPN.
   • The Associate Degree Program is a degree program. The prerequisites will take a minimum of two (2) semesters to complete. There are four semesters of nursing classes. We admit students twice a year - in the fall and spring semesters. When you complete the program, you are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (or state boards) to become a registered nurse or RN.
     
     
2. I am interested in the nursing program. Where do I start?
• Your first step would be to complete an application for admission for the appropriate nursing program and forward all high school and college official transcripts to the Admissions Office (http://www.nmc.edu/admissions/). The Admissions Office will review your transcripts and let you know what is needed to meet the prerequisites for admission. You may also want to set up an appointment with a counselor in the Counseling Center. They are a good resource to help develop a plan to complete your intended program ( www.nmc.edu/counseling/contacts.html ).
  
  
3. I am a transfer student. I believe I have completed all the prerequisites. What do I do next?
• You need to apply to NMC and forward all high school and college transcripts for evaluation ( www.nmc.edu/admissions ). Be sure to indicate if you are interested in the online option or traditional classes. You will also need to complete the Prospective Online Student form ( www.nmc.edu/flo/programs/nursing/survey.jsp ) and return it to aivers@nmc.edu if you are interested in the online option for classes. You then need to take the Online Survey to self-assess if online is the right choice for you ( www.nmc.edu/flo/programs/nursing/selfassess.jsp ).
  
  
4. What is the difference between prerequisites and corequisites?
   • Prerequisites are the classes that must be completed before you can be considered for admission to the nursing program. There is a specific sequence for some of the classes. If you must take a math class, this must be completed before you can take Chemistry. If you have not taken chemistry in high school, you must take college chemistry before you can take the first Anatomy & Physiology class. As you can see, this could be a little confusing. This is where meeting with a counselor in the Counseling Center would be very helpful ( www.nmc.edu/counseling/contacts.html ).
   • Corequisites are classes that can be taken along with other classes. Examples of this would be nursing clinicals are corequisites with nursing theory classes. You must take the theory class with or before the clinical class.
     
     
5. When should I apply for the nursing program?
• You should apply for the nursing program the semester before you complete your prerequisites through the Admissions Office. You will not receive a letter of acceptance until all prerequisite classes are completed and grades are posted. Applying a semester early helps us track how many students are seeking admission. It also places you on a list to determine placement if spaces are limited.
  
  
6. Can I take Anatomy & Physiology with my nursing classes?
• Our guidelines state that you may take Anatomy & Physiology II with the first year nursing classes. It is a very heavy load. We do not recommend this class load unless you have achieved at least a "B" in Anatomy & Physiology I. Students who choose to take nursing and Anatomy & Physiology II usually do this on a part time basis.
  
  
7. I am working full time and want to become a nurse. Do you offer weekend and evening classes?
• At this time we do not offer weekend or evening theory classes. Some of the prerequisites are offered online. There is also the option to take the nursing theory classes online. Clinical sections begin as late at 2:30 PM and may be 2-3 evenings per week depending on the class.
  
  
8. I am a single parent and want to complete my education. Is financial aid available?
   • Financial aid information is available through the Financial Aid Office ( www.nmc.edu/financialaid ).