Fall 2025 Admission
Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
STEP 1: Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Before applying, all students must attend an Information Session to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus).
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (10+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session. Info sessions will be recorded.
Upcoming Sessions
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Monday, February 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Danvers Campus, Room DH-227
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Virtual (RSVP for details)
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Danvers Campus, Room DH-227
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Virtual (RSVP for details)
For information or concerns about this program info sessions, please contact hpadmin@northshore.edu.
STEP 2: Take the ATI TEAS Exam
Exam Requirements
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Must be taken at NSCC (online TEAS exams not accepted)
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ATI TEAS Version 7 required
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Max 3 attempts per academic year (Sept 1 - Aug 31)
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Tests from other locations require an official transcript from ATI (Order Here)
Minimum TEAS Scores
Reading: 69% | Math: 63.3% | Science: 45.5% | English: 54.2%
TEAS Exam Exemption
If you hold a Bachelor of Science degree and have completed Anatomy & Physiology I & II with a C or better, the TEAS requirement is waived.
For information or concerns about the ATI TEAS Exam, please contact TEAS@northshore.edu.
STEP 3: Complete the Online Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application for the year you are applying (previous applications do not count).
Required Documents
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Completed application
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Essay (see Step 4)
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TEAS scores (if taken at NSCC, these will be attached automatically)
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Other supporting materials (see below)
STEP 4: Write & Submit Your Essay
Upload your word-processed essay with your application. The essay should be typed and must answer all questions.
Prompt: Why do you want to pursue a career in Practical Nursing?
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What qualities make you a strong candidate for the program?
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What steps will you take to ensure success?
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Provide personal examples or anecdotes.
STEP 5: Submit Transcripts
All official transcripts from previous colleges/universities must be sent directly to NSCC. If you’ve already submitted transcripts, you must send updated ones if you’ve completed additional coursework.
How to Submit
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Mail:
NSCC Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Course Requirements
Anatomy & Physiology I & II + Microbiology must be completed within the last 10 years with a grade of C or better to transfer.
STEP 6: Demonstrate Proficiency
Upload documentation to your application. Communications & Mathematics Proficiency can be demonstrated in multiple ways:
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SAT scores
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Accuplacer tests
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High school GPA
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College coursework
More on Communications Proficiency >
More on Mathematics Proficiency >
Step 7: 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.
Step 8: Submit a Professional Reference
Provide one professional letter of recommendation from:
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Employer
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School counselor/advisor
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Professor
A direct upload link will be sent to your reference upon application submission.
Transfer Students
Students transferring from another NLN-accredited nursing or practical nursing program must contact Department Chair Alex Lawson at alawson02@northshore.edu. Admission for transfers is based on space availability.
Required Documents for Transfers:
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Official transcript from prior nursing program (last 2 academic years)
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Course syllabi from previous nursing courses
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Additional requirements per NSCC Practical Nursing Policies
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Program Questions
alawson02@northshore.edu
978-762-4206
Contact Admissions
General Assistance
Visit CentroHub, NSCC’s virtual help desk.
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.
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