New River Community College

Applicants to the program are admitted in August. Applicants to the program are advised to apply early as enrollment is limited. The deadline for complete applications is the 15th of March, and the 1st of Math for applicants wishing to take the TEAS at New River.

Admission Requirements

• College application
• Nursing program application
• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Attendance at general information session
• Pre-requisite science courses completed before the 15th of March
• Scores for placement test for Math, writing and reading comprehension
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• TEAS scores

Applicants accepted into the program will be required to submit to a criminal background check and urine drug screening as a pre-requisite to taking part in clinical components. Students will also be required to complete and submit a health form including all required immunizations, submit proof of current CPR certification for Health Care providers from the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuers from the Red Cross. The college also advises that students carry insurance covering malpractice and accidents.