To be eligible for admission to the Nursing Program, an individual must:

1. Submit completed Sinclair Community College application for admission to the
    Office of Registrar and Student Records, Room 10-231. You will receive
    notification concerning your acceptance to the college.

2. Submit completed Life and Health Sciences Program Application, indicating
     Nursing as an interest, to the Life anad Health Sciences Advisors’ Office in 
     Room 11346 or electronically to the Nursing Department.

3. Request all colleges, and schools of nursing which you have attended to send
    an official copy of your transcript(s) to the Office of Registrar and Student
    Records.  An official copy must be mailed, not hand carried or faxed.

4. Take the Writing, Reading and Mathematics Skills Placement Tests. The tests
    are given by Sinclair at no charge. No appointments are necessary. The
    placement Testing Center is located in Room 10-445. If you have previous
    college credits, contact an LHS Advisor to determine which tests are 
    necessary.

5. After taking the Placement Tests, make an appointment with the Life and Health
    Sciences Advisor in Room 11346 to review your Placement Test scores, review 
    the requirements, and plan your course of study. The advisors may be reached 
    at 512-3700.

4. Have completed high school chemistry or its equivalent with a grade of "C" or
    better within five years. (Submit a copy of high school transcript to the Life and
    Health Sciences Advisors’ Office in Room 11346) Or, complete CHE 120/126 at
    Sinclair with a grade of "C" or better.

6. Complete chemistry with a grade of "C" or better within the previous five years.

     *CHE 120/126 from Sinclair or transfer equivalent.
     *High School chemistry.  If planning to use high school chemistry, obtain a 
       copy of your high school transcript and hand carry it to the Life and Health 
       Sciences Academic Advisor, Room 11346.

7. Complete the Nursing Pre-Admission Examination (PAX-RN) and receive an
     acceptable score.

    Exception for Transfer Students:

      The Nursing Pre-Admission Examination (PAX-RN) requirement is waived
      for transfer students who have successfully completed one or more clinical  
      nursing courses.

8.   Complete State Tested Nurse Aide Training.

· Any state approved STNA program, with copy of letter or card.
· ALH 120 (6 Credit Hours) at Sinclair

9.   Have a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Sinclair Community College.

10. Students will have a maximum of three opportunities to successfully 
       complete each BIO, ALH, and MAT course required by the program.

     · The student may withdraw or fail, but must successfully complete the course
       on the third attempt.
     · The student is no longer eligible to enter the program after a third
       unsuccessful attempt.

Applicants who meet all admission criteria will be selected on a "first-come, first-served" basis.  Applicants are accepted based on the date of eligibility (the date all requirements are met), not the date on the application.

Sinclair Community College recognizes the unique characteristics and attributes of individuals aspiring to careers in the health professions. Consequently, the College’s Equal Opportunity guidelines apply to admissions to the Nursing Program. Sinclair strives to assure an appropriate representation of students within the health-related program which is consistent with the philosophy and mission of this institution.