Northwest College

The North West College nursing program offers a two year, four semester entry to students seeking to work as a Registered Nurse.

The program offers a solid foundational instruction in the theoretical and practical aspects of a profession in a health care setting. Students who successfully complete will be eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing to be licensed as a Registered Nurse.

All courses in the program are offered in a sequential for with the corresponding co-requisite courses each semester. Students are expected to complete all Nursing and General Education courses with a minimum of a ‘C’ grade or higher to be able to progress to the next semester and to graduate. Students can complete General Requisites ahead of the program but not any later.

Admission Requirements:

• Application to North West College
• Completed Pre-requisite courses
• TEAS V
• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher for all college level courses

Deadline for applications is the First Friday in March. Applicants who submit completed application packages by this deadline will be given priority.  

Applicants will be selected on the basis of the competitiveness of test scores and grades earned for required courses. All applicants will receive a letter mid-April stating the status of their acceptance into the program from the Nursing director.

The program requires a criminal background check, health check including required immunizations CPR certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers), CNA certification, drug screen and liability insurance before full admission is awarded.