Fall 2025 Practical Nursing Application Requirements
Application inquiries may be directed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
STEP 1:
Mandatory Information Session Attendance
Applicants must attend a mandatory Practical Nursing Information Session prior to submission of your application. Applicants must attend a session during the academic year prior to admission (after August, 2024). Attendance will be recorded.
STEP 2:
ATI TEAS Exam
The preferred site for the ATI TEAS exam is North Shore Community College. Online TEAS exams are not accepted at this time. Students must take the ATI TEAS Version 7. Students whose score reports reflect that they have tested more than two times or at another location other than NSCC must also submit an official TEAS transcript from ATI: https://atitesting.com/ati_store/ Additional charges may apply. TEAS inquiries may be directed to: TEAS@northshore.edu
NSCC reserves the right to verify all TEAS score reports for exams taken in testing
locations other than NSCC. Exams taken at locations other than NSCC must adhere to
proctoring requirements with a secured browser. Applicants are limited to three attempts
within an academic year (September 1- August 31), regardless of the testing site and
program to which they are applying.
ATI TEAS Minimum Required Scores:
Reading = 69% Math = 63.3% Science = 36.4% English = 54.2%
EXEMPTION: Applicants who have earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a GPA greater than 2.2 from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, AND have completed both Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2 with a “C” grade or better will have the TEAS requirement waived.
STEP 3:
NSCC Application for Admission
Submit the application for the year for which you are applying; regardless of whether you are a new or current student (a previously submitted application does not count). When you submit your application, the remaining required documents (below) must be attached to your application.
High School Transcript or GED score report
Attach a copy of your high school transcript or GED score report. If you previously submitted the transcript or score report and attended classes within the past 5 years, then Enrollment likely has it on file. You can confirm receipt by emailing: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Communications Proficiency
There are many ways to demonstrate proficiency. (See link below.) If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please upload that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.
More information about Communications Proficiency
Mathematics Proficiency
There are many ways to demonstrate proficiency. (See link below.) If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please upload that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.
More information on Math Proficiency
Professional Reference
Applicants must submit one professional letter of recommendation from an employer, school counselor/advisor, or professor speaking to professionalism, integrity, and work-ethic. The letter must be submitted with the application and be in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature across the seal.
Essay
A word-processed essay written in the English language must be attached for the year in which you are applying:
- Please state why you would like to pursue a Practical Nursing career and what specific qualities do you feel would make you a good candidate for our program. Finally, include steps you will take to ensure your success in the Practical Nursing Program. Anecdotal evidence is strongly recommended.
Official transcripts from all Colleges/ Universities previously attended
All Official college transcripts from previously attended Colleges/Universities must be submitted directly to NSCC and uploaded by Admissions staff. If you have previously submitted transcripts and have since completed courses or are currently registered for courses, then you need to submit an updated transcript.
Transcripts may be sent electronically from your college(s) to NSCC at: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu or mailed to: North Shore Community College, Attn: Admissions Office, 1 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA 01923
Transfer Students from another NLN accredited school of professional nursing or practical nursing program
or practical nursing program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in
Nursing. Students contemplating transfer should reach out directly to the Practical
Nursing Department Chair Alex Lawson, alawson02@northshore.edu, to notify of intent. The student must also provide the following:
- An official transcript from previous school of nursing or practical nursing program within the last 2 academic years.
- A grade of "B" or better in a comparable nursing course is required for transfer credit. However, transfer credits are NOT guaranteed and will be evaluated upon acceptance into the program.
- Letter of recommendation from the Practical Nursing Program, preferably from a clinical instructor or Nursing Faculty Adviser. (Letter must be included with your application and be in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature across the seal)
- Documentation showing completion of at least 8 credits of comparable course work in an ACEN or CCNE accredited Nurse Education program.
- Course syllabi from all previous nursing courses. Additional documents can be emailed to SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
- additional criteria may apply as specified by the program transfer or advanced standing policy.
Transfer students will be evaluated for admission on an individual basis and as space in the program permits. Applicants must review all Practical Nursing program policies for transfer or advanced standing for the Practical Nursing Program: Practical Nursing policies