Application Requirements

NSCC’s Practical Nursing program is CLOSED for Fall 2026.

Fall 2027 Practical Nursing Admissions

Priority Deadline: February 26, 2027
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist

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Attend a Mandatory Information Session

Attendance at a Practical Nursing Information Session (between August 2026 - February 2027) is required before applying to the Practical Nursing program to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.

Location: Virtual (Zoom) or In-Person (Danvers Campus). Check each date for the specific location.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Attendance: Sessions begin promptly at the scheduled time. Late arrivals (5+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session. Attendance will be recorded.

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NSCC’s Practical Nursing program is CLOSED for Fall 2026.

The information session listed below are for Fall 2027 applicants. 

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Monday, October 5, 2026 (no need to RSVP)
2:30 - 4:00pm
Danvers Campus, Health Professions and Student Services building, 2nd floor, room 227

 

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 
12:30 - 2:00pm
Register for the November 10 session - once registered, Zoom link will be sent

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 (no need to RSVP)
3:30 - 5:00pm
Danvers Campus, Health Professions and Student Services building, 1st floor, room 105

 

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Take the ATI TEAS Exam

Exam Requirements:

• Preferred that TEAS are taken at NSCC (online TEAS exams not accepted at this time)
• ATI TEAS Version 7 required
• Max 3 attempts per academic year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) regardless of the testing site and program to which they are applying.
• Tests from other locations require an official transcript from ATI (Order Here)
• Students whose score reports reflect that they have tested more than two times require an official transcript from ATI (Order Here)

NSCC reserves the right to verify all TEAS score reports. 
Exams taken at locations other than NSCC must adhere to proctoring requirements with a secured browser. 

Required TEAS sections

• Reading (69% or higher)
• Math (63.3% or higher)
• Science (36.4% or higher)
• English (54.2% or higher) 

TEAS Exam Exemption

• Applicants who have earned a Bachelor's 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 I and II with a "C" grade or better will have the TEAS requirement waived.

For information or concerns about the ATI TEAS Exam, please contact TEAS@northshore.edu.

 

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Complete the Application

Submit the Selective Admissions Application regardless of whether you are a new or current student. 

Required Documents

• Completed application
• PNR Information Session
• Essay
• TEAS scores 
• Other supporting materials (see below)

Fall 2027 Online Application coming mid-September

 

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Write & Submit Your Essay

(Essays submitted with this application must be your own original work. More details can be found in the online application.)

A word-processed essay written in the English language must be submitted for the year in which you are applying. (Essay should not exceed 3 pages)

1. Describe a circumstance in either your past professional or education experiences that has caused a significant change to your outlook on a specific issue. Explain your original belief or bias, the catalyst which sparked this change in viewpoint, how you recognized the flaw in your perspective, and at least one concrete way your behavior has been influenced or changed since. 

2. Identify specific strategies you will utilize to ensure success in the LPN program. 

 

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Submit all previous College/University Transcripts

All official transcripts from previous 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. 

How to Submit

May be sent from your College(s) to NSCC: 

1. Email: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu 

2. Mail:
    NSCC Admissions Office
    1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923

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Demonstrate Proficiency

Upload documentation to your application. Communications & Mathematics Proficiency can be demonstrated in multiple ways:

• SAT scores
• Accuplacer tests
• High school GPA
• College coursework

More on Communications Proficiency
More on Math Proficiency

 

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Submit High School Transcript or GED

Upload your high school transcript or GED score report. If you submitted this within the last 5 years, confirm with SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.

 

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Submit a Professional Reference

Provide one professional letter of recommendation speaking to professionalism, integrity, and work-ethic from the following:

• Employer
• School counselor/advisor
• Professor

The recommendation must be requested through the online Admissions application portal after application is submitted. 

 

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Accreditation

North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The Practical Nursing Certificate at North Shore Community College’s Ferncroft Road campus in Danvers, MA, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN Board of Commissioners recently granted the program Continuing Accreditation status. Additionally, the program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

ACEN Contact Information:
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000