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Admissions Process

Secondary Program

High School students planning to attend the Practical Nursing Program must meet with their guidance counselor and complete an application for admission during the second semester of their junior year. All students are required to take and pass the Nurse Entrance Exam, which includes reading, math, and English components to be considered for admission to the Practical Nursing Program. A preparation course for this exam is available from January through March during students’ junior year. All students must have a High School diploma, GED® or TASC™, or verified foreign High School diploma and a valid social security number to advance to Level II.
 

Adult Program

Prerequisites:
  • Graduation from an accredited U.S. secondary school, official transcript required; or
  • U.S. High School equivalency diploma (official GED® or TASC™ transcript with scores required); or
  • A foreign High School diploma verified by an accredited international academic credentialing evaluation services such as World Education Services, U.S. Credentialing, or Global Credential Evaluators.  The student is responsible for this expense.
  • Must possess a valid social security number.

Step 1: Entrance Examination

Step 2: Interview

  • Each applicant who has been successful on the entrance exam will be notified by email and, following the completion of all required documents, will schedule an appointment to be interviewed by a member of the Practical Nursing faculty.
  • Once all required documents are in hand, candidates will call the Practical Nursing office to schedule the interview date, time and location.
  • Candidates are required to bring photo ID and a pen/pencil to the interview.
  • Part of the interview process includes writing an essay.
  • The interview provides the applicant with the opportunity to learn more about the program.
  • The interview provides the faculty with the opportunity to evaluate the applicant's suitability for the program and ability to express themselves, which is an important aspect of communication in nursing.
  • An interview does not guarantee admission into the program.
  • Failure to complete the admissions packet in its entirety may delay consideration for program acceptance.

Step 3: Application Packet

  • Candidates who successfully complete the Entrance Exam prior to the interview process will receive an admission packet via email.
  • The packet is to be completed and submitted by the candidate at the time of the scheduled interview to be considered for the program.
  • After candidates have completed the interview process, their file will be reviewed by program administration. If the candidate is accepted into the program, an acceptance letter will be emailed.

Step 4: Financial Aid

Please be sure to call 631-233-4470 if you have any questions regarding financial aid or would like to make an appointment.

Step 5: Background Check

  • All students are required, at their own expense, to complete a mandatory background check via Castle Branch prior to Orientation. Instructions will be provided at the time of acceptance.
  • All students are required, at their own expense, to perform a mandatory random drug screening. Date of drug screening to be determined by Administration.
  • An additional background check and drug screening are required for returning students, including all Level II students.
  • Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program is contingent upon the results of the background check and drug screening.

Step 6: Mandatory Orientation and Registration

All students are required to attend an Orientation and Registration session. Students will be notified via email of their scheduled date and time. A $500.00 non-refundable tuition deposit will be due at that time.