Admissions
Criteria
Students seeking admission to Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing must apply to BOTH Camden County College and Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing. All applicants are examined based on the admission requirements for Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing below.
Per New Jersey Board of Nursing N. J. A. C. 13:37-1.8 "Before an individual is admitted to a nursing education program, the program shall inform the individual that a criminal history background check is a prerequisite for licensure as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse."
When to Apply
All prospective applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as they meet the admission requirements. High School students should apply early in their senior year.
General Admission Requirements
- Graduation and official transcript from an approved USA high school or Government Equivalency Diploma (GED). Grades of "C" of better in all subjects including math, lab chemistry, and lab biology.
- Two letters of reference from educators or employers.
- Successful completion of College Placement Test administered by Camden County College.
- A GPA of 2.5 in college courses submitted for evaluation and maintained for enrollment in Nursing I.
- General education courses are transferrable according to the policy established by Camden County College. Students with college credits for transfer must submit an official transcript(s) to Camden County College and the School of Nursing. Only courses evaluated and transferred to Camden County College will be recognized by the School of Nursing. Nursing courses with a clinical component are not transferrable.
- All students are expected to possess a working knowledge of computer applications, which will permit/support production of a word-processed document and the ability to locate and retrieve information from Internet sources.
- Applicants are required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) online. The test must be taken at a testing center in a proctored environment. Students will register and pay online, to find testing sites in your area students can click on “Register for TEAS, NET” on the ATItesting.com home page. Go to www.atitesting.com and create an account. You will be provided with a log on and password. When the student goes to take the test indicate where you want the test results to be sent (Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing). The test takes approximately 3-1/2 hours and covers English, Math and Science content. A study manual is available on the ATI website if the student is interested in purchasing a manual to prepare to take the test. When logging onto the website, select the Shop Online option, then ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills Study Manual. Testing is available at the Camden County College Blackwood Campus. Contact the Learning Resource Center for scheduled times and cost. For information regarding additional testing sites, contact the Coordinator of Enrollment Services at Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing at 856-757-3726. If students need help registering for the TEAS V they can call ATI customer service at 1-800-667-7531.
All Applicants
- A college GPA of 2.5 or higher is required in Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing prerequisite courses prior to entering Nursing 1. (See curriculum plan)
- A grade of "D" or lower is not accepted for Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing required courses.
- Introduction to Nursing is a prerequisite to Nursing I and is open to all CCC students. This course may be taken prior to application to the program, but not more than two semesters prior to the start of Nursing I (NOL 100).
All students must be CPR certified (BLS for Healthcare Professionals) before beginning Nursing I and must maintain the currency of certification throughout the program.
Applicants Already Enrolled in College
- Students enrolled in college at the time of application should meet the general admission requirements above.
- Performance in college level courses is an important consideration in the admission decision. A minimum grade of "C" and cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, in completed courses required for Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing, are necessary.
- General education courses are transferrable according to the policy established by Camden County College. Students with college credits for transfer must submit an official transcript(s) to Camden County College and the School of Nursing. Only courses evaluated and transferred to Camden County College will be recognized by the School of Nursing. Nursing courses with a clinical component are not transferrable.
- It is the student's responsibility to see that credits are transferred.
International Applicants
- World Education Service evaluation of high school transcript for USA high school equivalency.
- Completion of Lab Chemistry and Lab Biology at the high school or college level with a "C" or better. TOEFL IBT EXAM scores per section required: Reading (R): 21, Listening (L): 17, Speaking (SPE): 26, Writing (W): 25
- Two letters of reference from educators or employers.
- Successful completion of College Placement Test administered by Camden County College.
- Applicants are required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) online. The test must be taken at a testing center in a proctored environment. Students will register and pay online, to find testing sites in your area students can click on “Register for TEAS, NET” on the ATItesting.com home page. Go to www.atitesting.com and create an account. You will be provided with a log on and password. When the student goes to take the test indicate where you want the test results to be sent (Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing). The test takes approximately 3-1/2 hours and covers English, Math and Science content. A study manual is available on the ATI website if the student is interested in purchasing a manual to prepare to take the test. When logging onto the website, select the Shop Online option, then ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills Study Manual. Testing is available at the Camden County College Blackwood Campus. Contact the Learning Resource Center for scheduled times and cost. For information regarding additional testing sites, contact the Coordinator of Student Affairs at Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing at 856-757-3726. If students need help registering for the TEAS V they can call ATI customer service at 1-800-667-7531.
Earned Degree
Camden County College provides the general education courses. The School of Nursing offers all of the nursing and related courses, as well as the clinical practice. This provides 83 credits for the student to earn an Associate Degree in Science from Camden County College and a Diploma in Nursing from Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing. Graduates of the cooperative program are eligible to take the professional licensing exam (NCLEX-RN.)
For further information or questions please contact the coordinator from either Camden County College or Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing:
| Camden County College Nursing Program Coordinator Marlene Lazarus, MSN, RN (856) 227-7200, ext 4566 Camden County College or mlazarus@camdencc.edu |
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing Coordinator of Enrollment Services Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing, Nursing Anesthesia Program & C.E.D.A.R 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden NJ 08103 (856) 757-3726 |
