Admission & Selection Process
Spring 2026 Application
The Spring 2026 Nursing program application is now open. Please complete our pre-screening form first - if you're eligible to apply, you'll receive the link to the full application.
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White Bridge Road campus
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Dickson campus (pending approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing)
NSCC Nursing Admission Information
- Fall Admission: The application cycle runs from the first business day of January to the first business day of May.
- Spring Admission: The application cycle runs from the first business day of June to the first business day of September.
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Admitted: If you have not applied to ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Community College, students must complete the college application and be accepted before applying to the nursing program.
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Good Standing: Students must be in good academic standing with ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Community College.
- Prerequisite Courses: Students must maintain a grade of "C" or better in each of the required prerequisite courses (please refer to the link below for a full list of courses).
- ATI-TEAS Exam: Students must achieve a score of "Proficient" or higher on the ATI-TEAS Exam.
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Selection Criteria and Selection Process
Advising Information for Acceptance into the NSCC Nursing Program
Prerequisite courses total 27 credit hours of English, Math, and Science. Required courses and a sample schedule can be found by clicking each of the links below:
Nursing Admission Course Requirements
All students wishing to apply for acceptance into the NSCC nursing program should declare a major of either University Parallel with a Health Science concentration or a Health Science major. This will allow the student to complete the prerequisite courses to apply for admittance into the nursing program.
Sample Schedule of Course Requirements
View a sample schedule to assist you in setting a course of action for your 27-credit hour schedule based on the date you wish to apply. This sampling is just a 1-year schedule and may vary depending on financial aid requirements or personal goals.
