Procedures:

1. Scheduled examination time and date for the NET pre-entrance Examination with the practical nursing program secretary. The applicant must pre-register for the NET and pay the NET examination fee.

2. Complete and submit the application form, as furnished by the practical nursing program.

3. Obtain official high school and/or college transcripts or GED scores.

4. Obtain three personal references using the program nursing reference form.

5. Schedule personal interview with program coordinator or faculty through the practical nursing program secretary.

6. Submit completed medical and dental forms prior to first day of class.

7. Applicants must secure form SP 4-164 (Act 34 Clearance and Act 33 Clearance) from the program office. Completed form to be returned to the practical nursing program. Applicants are responsible for fees.

***An applicant will not be permitted to the NNCLEX exam for licensure if he/she has been convicted of a felonious act prohibited by the act of April 14, 1972, (P.L2333 No. 64), known as "The controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act", or convicted of felony relating to a controlled substance in a court of law of the United States or any other state, territory, or country unless at least ten (10) years have elapsed from the date of conviction. The term, "convicted" shall include a judgment, an admission of guilt, or a plea of nolo contentendere.***