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 mandatory 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
• All applicants must attend an information session prior to the application deadline
• Information sessions attended prior to August 2022 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
testing@bhcc.edu.
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Date Completed:
Completion of College level Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab with a grade of C or higher
• 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
◻
Date Completed:
Completion of College level Writing I or equivalent with a grade of C* or higher
◻
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:
o The Center for Educational Documentation (CED) www.cedevaluations.com
o Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) www.ece.org
o SpanTran has a custom application for BHCC students to make sure the right kind of evaluation is selected.
o 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
Admissions Program Requirements & Pre-requisite
Courses
Application Dates & Deadlines
Spring 2024 (January Start): Application Available June 2024
➢ Deadline: October 2, 2023
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Fall 2024 (September Start) | Application Available September 2023
➢ Deadline: February 16, 2024
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.
Nursing Criteria Checklist – Admissions Information Packet
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 or the Nursing Alternative (evening) 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 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
o 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 to
• Completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (Submit Official transcripts)
o 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
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◻
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
or studentcentral@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.
• Electronically (Directly from your previous institution) to: AcademicServices@bhcc.edu
• 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
• 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):
➢ Student Central | B-Lobby, 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
Nursing Criteria Checklist – Admissions Information Packet
Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Options
Associates Degree Program
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Date of 1
st
TEAS
Test Attempt:
Date of 2
nd
TEAS
Test Attempt:
Take the TEAS VI or TEAS VII Test between February 23, 2023 - October 2, 2023
•
The TEAS test is offered on campus or remotely at Bunker Hill Community College.
•
BHCC will be accepting the TEAS VI and TEAS VII scores for the Spring 2024 application cycle,
due to ATI moving to the TEAS VII test.
•
The TEAS test can only be taken a maximum of two times between February 23, 2023
- October 2, 2023. If you take the test more than twice, only the first two attempts will
be considered with your application.
•
BHCC does not combine TEAS scores from separate test attempts.
•
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.
•
There is no rounding of TEAS scores.
•
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 February 23, 2023 – October 2, 2023.
•
If you test at BHCC we will receive those scores automatically, you do not
need to send them for an additional cost
•
If you test at another location, visit
https://atitesting.com/teas/transcript to have your scores sent to BHCC.
•
All Scores must be received by the application deadline.
•
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.
2.
Register for BHCC TEAS sessions using our online appointment system. Visit, https://www.registerblast.com/bhcc/Exam/List to
book an appointment. Please note: our sessions are posted only in our appointment system. They do not appear on the ATI website.
Fees: BHCC Students $89.00/Non-BHCC Students $99.00.
3.
Visit
https://www.bhcc.edu/assessment/atiteasexam/
for
additional
information
about
exam
content
and
study
materials
Program Options
➢ Day Program: Meets twice a week for face-to-face class time*
How to Register for BHCC TEAS Sessions:
Nursing Admissions Test (ATI TEAS) Requirements & How to Register for BHCC TEAS
Sessions
Additional Program Information
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Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Options
Associates Degree Program
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➢ 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*
o *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
➢ Required: Pre-Requisite Course Grades (Meets the minimum requirements to apply) = 18% weight
➢ Required: Nursing Admissions Test - ATI TEAS Test Scores (Meets the minimum requirements to apply) = 52% weight
o Review the Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Curriculum Map for course information
➢ 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
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.
Nursing Criteria Checklist – Admissions Information Packet
Registered Nursing Program: Day/Alternative Options
Associates Degree Program
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• Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis: (TdaP) vaccination required within the past 10 years, then a Td booster every 10 years
• Measles: evidence of two live vaccinations or immune titer results required
• Mumps: evidence of two live vaccinations or immune titer results required
• Rubella: evidence of two live vaccinations or immune titer results required
• Hepatitis B - Evidence of vaccinations AND immune titer results:
o Evidence of vaccination options:
▪ Three doses of Engerix-B or Recombivax-HB formulations of the hepatitis B vaccine on a 0, 1, 6-month schedule;
▪ OR 2 doses of the Heplisav-B formulation on a 0- and 1-month schedule.
▪ Titer for hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) 1-2 months after final dose in the series to document immunity
▪ Positive titer or revaccination required
• Varicella (chickenpox): evidence of two vaccinations or immune titer results required
• 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)
• Influenza Vaccination: required by orientation (renewed annually)
• Physical Exam: The exam must be within 1 year of the program start date.
• 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
• 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.
Admissions & Recruitment Office
Virtual Group Q&A Sessions:
https://www.bhcc.edu/admissions/info/
Email:
Admissions@bhcc.edu
Phone: 617-228-3398
Live Chat: https://www.
bhcc.edu/admissionschat/
Nursing Department
Frequently Asked Questions
- https://www.bhcc.edu/nursing/nursingfaq/
Website: https://www.bhcc.edu/nursing/
Required
Immunizations:
Contact Information:
