Nursing Criteria Checklist – Admissions Information Packet
Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Options
Associates Degree Program
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Admissions Information:
Admission to the Registered Nursing Program is competitive and seats are limited. Attending the virtual mandatory Nursing information
session early in the application process will help you learn about all the requirements to plan ahead. Please schedule a time to meet with
an Admissions Counselor or join an Admissions Q & A Session to clarify the application process, review your completed requirements or
missing requirement and remaining documents needed before the application deadline.
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Date Completed:
Attend a mandatory Virtual Nursing information session – Register at: https://www.bhcc.edu/admissions/info
Ø All applicants must attend an information session prior to the application deadline
Ø Information sessions attended prior to August 2023 will not be accepted
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Date Completed:
One year of high school Chemistry with Lab or one semester of College Chemistry with Lab with a grade of C or
higher
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Date Completed:
(One of the listed 3
options)
There are three ways to satisfy the math admissions requirement for the Nursing program:
1. Completion of MAT-097 or
2. Placement above MAT-097 (MAT099 or higher) or
3. Completion of a college-level math course
Visit the Assessment Center website at https://www.bhcc.edu/assessment/ for Placement Options or contact
[email protected].
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Date Completed:
Completion of College level Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab with a grade of C or higher
Ø Sciences must have been taken within the last 10 years prior to the start of the first class of the program
in the semester you are applying for to be considered for admissions
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Date Completed:
Completion of College level Writing I or equivalent with a grade of C* or higher
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Date Completed:
If you earned credits at a university located outside of the United States, you need to obtain a detailed course-
by-course evaluation of your international transcripts utilizing a credential evaluation service to be sent to
BHCC before the application deadline
Organizations BHCC students frequently use are:
Ø The Center for Educational Documentation (CED) www.cedevaluations.com
Ø Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) www.ece.org
Ø SpanTran has a custom application for BHCC students to make sure the right kind of evaluation
is selected.
Ø World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org
Pre-requisite courses taken for a “P” grade will be used to complete the admissions requirements for the Nursing program. If
taken outside of BHCC, transcripts must clearly state that “P” grades are equivalent to a C or higher
Dear Student,
This criteria checklist is for you to keep a personal record of the steps you have completed and documents you
have submitted towards applying for the Nursing Program.
Admissions Program Requirements & Pre-requisite
Courses
Application Dates & Deadlines
Fall 2024 (September Start) | Application is OPEN
Ø Deadline: February 16, 2024
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Spring 2025 (January Start): Application Available in June 2024
Ø Deadline: October 2, 2024
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Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Options
Associates Degree Program
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Date Completed:
Submit the BHCC Online Application, visit https://www.bhcc.edu/admissions/applynow/
• Apply to the Nursing Day Program or the Nursing Alternative Program
o During the application process you should upload supporting documents, showing your
completed requirements for Admission review into the Nursing Program (Day or Alternative
program)
§ College Transcripts are unofficial copies when uploaded to the application.
o If you do not have the required pre-requisites or courses completed, you will work with an
Academic Advisor to select classes and work toward applying for the next available semester
start.
• If you DO NOT MEET the requirements for the Nursing program, please apply to the
o Health Sciences, Associate of Arts (Registered Nurse) program.
Date Completed:
Submit evidence of official high school completion (this can be uploaded with your online application)
• Copy of High School Diploma, final high school transcript or GED/Hi-Set certification
• If you graduated High School from OUTSIDE of the United States, please submit a copy of the original and
English translated documentation of High School completion, and obtain a detailed course-by-course
evaluation of your international transcripts utilizing a credential evaluation service to be sent to BHCC.
The course-by-course evaluation must state that there is a lab portion, if it’s not stated then please
submit an official letter head from your foreign high school that will includes this information.
• Completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (Submit Official transcripts)
• If submitting an Associates or Bachelor’s degree, you may need to provide additional documentation of
high school graduation if you are applying for financial aid. The Financial Aid Office will contact you
directly if more information is needed
Date Official
Transcript was Sent
to BHCC:
Date BHCC Received
Official Copy of
Transcript:
To verify if your
transcript has been
received by BHCC
you can email
Academic Records
at
academicservices@
bhcc.edu
If you have earned credits at university from another accredited institution, you will need to submit an official
transcript to BHCC before the application deadline. Official Transcripts can be sent to Academic Services in
three ways.
Ø Electronically (Directly from your previous institution) to: [email protected]u
Ø By Mail (Directly from your previous institution or from you. If you send the transcript, be sure you have
not opened the transcript and it is still in the original, sealed envelope):
Academic Records Office | Bunker Hill Community College
250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA 02129
Ø In-Person: (Directly from your previous institution or from you. If you send the transcript, be sure you have
not opened the transcript and it is still in the original, sealed envelope):
Admissions Office | B-Lobby, Room 203, Charlestown campus
250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA 02129
Please Note: You can upload a copy of your college transcript during the application process. This is not
considered an official copy and you will need to make sure BHCC receives the official copy before the application
deadline.
Current BHCC Students: You do not need to submit an official BHCC Transcript. Admissions can access your BHCC
transcript. Please note BHCC as an attended college on your application.
Admissions Application Requirements
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Associates Degree Program
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Date of 1
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TEAS Test
Attempt:
Date of 2
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TEAS Test
Attempt:
Take the TEAS VII Test between October 3, 2023 - February 16, 2024
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The TEAS test is offered on campus or remotely at Bunker Hill Community College.
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BHCC will be accepting TEAS VII scores for the Fall 2024 application cycle.
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The TEAS test can only be taken a maximum of two times between October 3, 2023 -
February 16, 2024. If you take the test more than twice, only the first two attempts will
be considered with your application.
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BHCC does not combine TEAS scores from separate test attempts.
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All sections in (Reading, Math, and Science & English) need to meet the minimum
score requirement of 60% on each test taken to be considered for admission.
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There is no rounding of TEAS scores.
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Applicants are not required to take the TEAS test at BHCC. You may register to take the
test at any testing site location. However, all applicants must have their official test
score transcripts sent to BHCC from ATI Testing of all test attempts within the
application time frame of October 3, 2023 - February 16, 2024.
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If you test at BHCC we will receive those scores automatically, you do not need
to send them for an additional cost
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If you test at another location, visit https://atitesting.com/teas/transcript
to have your scores sent to BHCC.
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All Scores must be received by the application deadline.
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If students choose to test elsewhere, ATI Testing charges a fee to have
your score report electronically sent to BHCC, which takes 5-7 business
days. We encourage students to test at BHCC
1. Create your ATI account: Go to http://www.atitesting.com and create your username and password. You will need your ATI
username and password on test day. | Go to the Online Store | Select Register for TEAS | Select In-Person or Remote
(Online)
Remote (ONLINE) (Select TEAS PROCTOR-PROGRAM TYPE):
Ø ATI Remote Proctor-Nursing
Ø ATI Remote Proctor-Allied Health
Ø Institution Remote Proctor-Nursing
Ø Institution Remote Proctor-Allied Health
To find sessions proctored by BHCC, select Institution Remote Proctor then select state (MA) and institution (Bunker Hill CC) and a date range.
For In-Person:
Ø Select Program Type—TEAS for Nursing Students or TEAS for Allied Health*
Ø Search by School name of location
Cost of TEAS test at BHCC: $107 | More information: https://www.bhcc.edu/assessment/teas/
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Additional information about exam content https://www.bhcc.edu/assessment/atiteasexam/
Nursing Admissions Test (ATI TEAS) Requirements & How to Register for BHCC TEAS
Sessions
How to Register for BHCC TEAS:
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Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Options
Associates Degree Program
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Program Options
Ø Day Program: Meets twice a week for face-to-face class time*
Ø Alternative Program: Meets once a week for a face-to-face class and on-line once a week for either an asynchronous (allows
students to take online class on your own schedule) or a synchronous (students and instructors are required to be online at the
same time) class*
Ø *For both options, Lab meets once a week on campus and Clinical ranges from 7 to 24 hours a week. Clinical can be
held during the day, evening, or weekend.
Admissions Rubric Criteria
Applicants are reviewed based on the admissions rubric criteria below, to ensure consistent evaluation of all applicants
Ø Required: Pre-Requisite Course Grades (Meets the minimum requirements to apply) = 18% weight
Ø Required: Nursing Admissions Test - ATI TEAS Test Scores (Meets the minimum requirements to apply) = 52% weight
Ø Review the Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Curriculum Map for course information
Ø Optional: General Education Courses, additional Lab Science course Grades: Courses that can be taken prior to applying
that will make students a more competitive applicant (Not required to apply) = 30% weight
Nursing Program Outcomes (https://www.bhcc.edu/nursing/programoutcomes)
Bunker Hill Community College Nursing Student Achievement of Program Outcomes | National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) results
Program Completion Rates
Additional Program Information
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Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Options
Associates Degree Program
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Waitlist Status
Each application cycle (Fall Semester or Spring Semester) a waitlist may be created for qualified Registered Nursing Program
applicants. The number of students that are placed on a waitlist changes each semester. Waitlisted students will follow the
same process as accepted students and attend the program specific orientation to maintain their place on the waitlist in
preparation to fill a vacancy in the program should it become available. The number of students admitted from the waitlist
changes each application cycle. Acceptance off the waitlist is not guaranteed. Waitlist status is only applicable for acceptance
into the current semester the student is applying for. Students not selected from the waitlist, if interested will need to reapply
for consideration of acceptance in a future semester.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Record Information (SORI)
As a prerequisite for a clinical placement this program requires that all students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record
Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. Visit
https://www.bhcc.edu/studentcentral/academicrecords/coriandsorichecks/ for more information.
Ø Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis: (TdaP) vaccination required within the past 10 years, then a Td booster every 10 years
Ø Measles: evidence of two live vaccinations or immune titer results required
Ø Mumps: evidence of two live vaccinations or immune titer results required
Ø Rubella: evidence of two live vaccinations or immune titer results required
Ø Hepatitis B - Evidence of vaccinations AND immune titer results:
Ø Evidence of vaccination options:
Ø Three doses of Engerix-B or Recombivax-HB formulations of the hepatitis B vaccine on a 0, 1, 6-month
schedule;
Ø OR 2 doses of the Heplisav-B formulation on a 0- and 1-month schedule.
Ø Titer for hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) 1-2 months after final dose in the series to document
immunity
Ø Positive titer or revaccination required
Ø Varicella (chickenpox): evidence of two vaccinations or immune titer results required
Ø Meningitis- Menveo or Menactra dose required after 16th birthday for all newly enrolled students between 16-21 years
old (these vaccines are known as MenACWY, formerly listed as MCV4)
Ø Influenza Vaccination: required by orientation (renewed annually)
Ø Physical Exam: The exam must be within 1 year of the program start date.
Ø Tuberculosis Screening: must be obtained between June 15th- and August 15th for Fall Admission; October 15th -
December 15th for Spring Admission. Student must receive either IGRA- serology (T-SPOT or Quantaferon GOLD) or
Mantoux testing (PPD). If a student has a positive (PPD) please contact the health coordinator for further instructions
Ø Covid vaccine booster required. Your covid vaccine documentation has to be uploaded to the BHCC website and to the
immunization link with your covid booster documentation.
If accepted, failure to meet the health/immunization requirements deadlines set above may result in removal from the program.
Notes: If a titer is drawn, the student is required to submit the lab results to Health Services. Any result that is
negative/indeterminate/equivocal will be considered a negative result requiring revaccination.
Required
Immunizations:
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Associates Degree Program
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Admissions & Recruitment Office
Virtual Group Q&A Sessions:
https://go.oncehub.com/VirtualAdmissionsGroupQASessions
Email:
Admissi[email protected]
Phone: 617-228-3398
Live Chat:
https://www.bhcc.edu/bhccchat/
Nursing Department
Frequently Asked Questions
- https://www.bhcc.edu/nursing/nursingfaq/
Website: https://www.bhcc.edu/nursing/
Hunter Gosselin: Administrative Assistant | Email: Hunter.g[email protected]
Phone: 617-228-2155
Contact Information: