BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE

NURSING DEPARTMENT ADMISSION

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

1. All inquiries names will be placed on an applicant list upon return of your application by the set deadline to Dana Clay, Administrative Assistant to Nursing and Respiratory Care Programs, located in the Joe R. Martin Health/Science building SC 107-A.

2. Notification of Nursing Entrance Test dates by Dana Clay. There is a $25.00 fee for this test.  FYI: To purchase a study guide for the Nursing Entrance Test (NET) see www.eriworld.com for information.  This is the testing organization that BRTC uses for our NET exams. 

3. Meet & Greet:  This is for you and your "support group". This will be held the semester before program begins; each applicant on Ms. Clay's list will be given information regarding this event.

4. Letters will be sent for acceptance, alternate, or denial.

• Letter of acceptance to those who have the top scores. Students must return the formal acceptance to the PN department by the date specified to be registered for program.

•  Letter of alternates telling them of their rank in the alternate list.

• Letter of denial, and any explanation of ineligibility. You may request an appointment with a nursing faculty/staff member to discuss the reason for denial.

The Practical Nursing Program holds an orientation on the Friday before regular classes begin each semester.  All students that are selected must attend. 

These procedures are begun as soon as a class is accepted.  Applications are due by October 31^st for Spring (January) class and April 1^st for Fall (August) class. If either date falls on a weekend the following Monday will be the deadline.

All inquires have the opportunity to talk with school counselors and/or nursing personnel.

Prerequisites:    Updated Spring 2007 

                Human Growth and Development*

Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab*

Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab*

Basic Human Nutrition*

Introduction to Computer Concepts

Freshman English I

Math for Nurses**

*Must be taken within 5 years of applying to program.

**Intermediate Algebra or an Asset or ACT score for College Algebra must be obtained before being allowed to enroll in Math for Nurses. You will not be required to take Intermediate Algebra if you have scored high enough for placement into College Algebra.

If applying for a Fall term, these must be complete by time of selection, please contact Dana Clay for additional information.