Information Packet
Applications for the Fall 2017 Academic Year
Associate Degree Nursing Program
web.gcc.mass.edu/nursing/
ADN Program Application Requirements
The following information summarizes the requirements that must be completed before an
applicant will be considered for entry into the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The ADN
Program Application and the ADN Health Requirements Form, which are required for application to
the program, are available on the GCC website at web.gcc.mass.edu/admission/health-careers/.
Requirements:
1. Complete a general GCC Application for Admission. Submit an application electronically
from the GCC website at web.gcc.mass.edu/admission. Call the Office of Admission at (413)
775-1801 if you do not have internet access and require a paper application.
2. Submit official high school transcript of GED with graduation date. All health occupations
applicants must submit a high school transcript or GED regardless of college experience.
3. Submit official transcripts from previously attended colleges by the transcript deadline, if
applicable. You will receive a transcript evaluation notification sent to your GCC email address,
which will indicate whether or not placement testing is required. Pay attention to the transcript
deadline for the year in which you are applying. Be sure to check your MyGCC account to
ensure all required courses are transferred. Do not turn in your application until your
transcripts have been reviewed and you have received your transcript evaluation email.
These applications will be considered incomplete and returned.
4. Complete the math requirement by receiving placement test scores of 67 in arithmetic and 91
in algebra within five years prior to entering the ADN program, OR by completing Intermediate
Algebra (MAT 096) OR a higher level math course at GCC or another college with a C+ or better
within five years prior to entering the program.
5. Complete the English requirement by completing English Composition I (ENG 101, 103 or
105) at GCC, or equivalent course at another college, with a grade of C or better. Note that
eligibility to take English Composition I is determined by placement testing and additional
coursework may be required depending on test results.
6. Complete ten credits from the list of GCC courses below, including one of the four-credit
BIO* courses listed below:
BIO 215+
Anatomy and Physiology I
4 cr. C+ required within 5 years**
BIO 216+
Anatomy and Physiology II
4 cr. C+ required within 5 years**
BIO 205
Microbiology
4 cr. C+ required within 5 years**
ENG 112,
English Comp II
3 cr. C required
114, or 116
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
3 cr. C required
PSY 101
Principles of Psychology
3 cr. C required
PSY 217
Human Growth and Development 3 cr. C required within 7 years**
Humanities elective
3 cr. C required
Humanities elective is any course coded: AHS, ART, ASL, DAN, ENG (excluding ENG 090, ENG 094, and
English Comp I and II), FLK, FRE, GGY, HIS, HUM, LAT, MUS, PHI, PCS, SPA, or THE.
+Formerly
BIO 195 and BIO 196.
*Biology I (BIO 126) is a pre-requisite for Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 215 and BIO
216), but it is NOT required to apply to the ADN program. Students who feel that they have a strong
science background from high school or college may choose to take a challenge exam for Biology I to
meet the BIO 215/216 pre-requisite.
**Currency Exams are available for these courses if they were successfully completed more than five
years prior to the beginning of the program.
7. Successfully complete the Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). A composite score
(reading, math, science and English) of 65%, with a math score of 70%; English score of 65%;
reading score of 71% and science score of 54%. Refer to the testing website at
www.atitesting.com for more information about the exam, to purchase study materials, and to
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register for a testing date. It is recommended to schedule this appointment after you have
completed steps 1 through 6.
8. Submit the ADN Health Requirements Form and documentation of all health records as
described on the form. There are specific timelines for completing the physical exam and
immunizations. After reviewing the form call the Health Records Office at (413) 775-1431 if
you have any questions about submission of health requirements.
9. Submit your signed ADN Program Application to the Office of Admission, attn: Laura Earl,
between the submission dates stated on the ADN Program Application for that year. Note:
Applications submitted prior to the completion of the college application, transcripts or
placement testing, health records or required coursework will be considered incomplete and
returned to the applicant.
Grade Point Average: GCC students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at
least 2.0 to be eligible for the ADN Program.
High School Students: High school students who wish to enter the ADN Program in September
following high school graduation, and have a B average, and rank in the upper third of their
graduating class, are eligible to waive requirement #5. It is highly recommended to set up a
meeting with Laura Earl towards the end of your junior year in high school to review your
eligibility. Call (413) 775-1816 to make an appointment.
Letters of acceptance into the ADN Program will be sent to students in April of each year.
A waiting list of qualified applicants will be established in the event that selected students are not
able to accept their place in the program. The waiting list will only be valid for the same year of
entry. Applicants who are not selected for their desired year must reapply to be considered for a
subsequent year.
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Additional Requirements for Final Enrollment for Accepted Students
Enrollment in the ADN Program is conditional upon completion of the following items prior to the
start of classes in September. Detailed information about completing these requirements will be
sent to students in their acceptance letter to the program. The information below will help you to
plan ahead for the timely completion of requirements in the event you are accepted.
The deadlines posted in your acceptance packet are strictly enforced. Students who do not
have these items completed by the posted dates WILL BE REPLACED by students on the
waiting list!
 Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. An authorization form will be sent to
you in your acceptance packet. Additional CORI/SORI checks may be required by affiliating
agencies prior to pediatric clinical placements.
 Proof of CPR certification – American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) for the
Healthcare Provider CPR certificate is required before entering the ADN program, and currency
must be maintained while in the program. No other CPR certifications will be accepted.
 Mandatory attendance at orientation.
 Grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for all students who have attended GCC.
 Completion of Tuberculin testing. Compliance of date frames specified on all sections of the
health forms are strictly enforced. Yearly testing is required to continue in the program.
 Completion of all immunization requirements as listed on the ADN Health forms, and
based on State and Federal regulations governing individuals working in clinical settings
as well as clinical site requirements. Students requiring additional immunizations will be
notified by the GCC Health Records Office. Failure to complete immunizations on schedule will
jeopardize eligibility to begin the ADN Program.
 Mandatory drug screening required prior to beginning of fall semester clinical practice
each year.
 Mandatory finger printing required before pediatric clinical placement.
CORI
(Criminal Offenders Record Information)
All students entering the ADN Program will be required to have a CORI (Criminal Offenders Record
Information) check. A student with a charge in the Lifetime Presumptive Disqualification Category
is ineligible for placement in the GCC ADN Program. Any charges in the Discretionary
Disqualification Category will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Some clinical facilities will run
their own CORIs on students. Applicants need to know that individuals with a record of conviction
by a Court of Law will be required to provide a complete explanation to the Board of Registration in
Nursing in order to be permitted to take the licensing examination (NCLEX) after graduation.
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Important Health Information for ADN Program Students
Please read carefully!
Completed health records must be submitted to the GCC Health Records Office to fulfill the
application requirements. The following is a summary of health requirements needed for the
Associate Degree Nursing Program:
 Physical exam within a year of starting clinical practice
 Tdap – must have one Tdap less than 10 years old.
 MMR – 2 doses at least one month apart, or positive titers to each Measles, Mumps, and
Rubella disease.
 Hepatitis B - 2 doses one month apart, third dose 6 months after the first, or positive titer
(at least 2 doses of Hepatitis B are required by the application deadline, with the third dose
due prior to entering the program.)
 Varicella – positive titer or 2 doses of vaccine at least one month apart
 Tuberculosis screening – PPD (Mantoux) test, or IGRA blood test allowed. PPD option: First
may be submitted with application. Second due in summer. IGRA blood test option: Due in
summer prior to program. All positive results require a current chest x-ray. See ADN
Health Form for specific date requirements.
 Yearly Flu vaccination or completion of declination form.
 Drug screen with clean/negative results prior to clinical
For detailed information about health requirements and required documentation refer to the ADN
Health Requirements Form or call the Health Records Office at (413) 775-1431.
Mobility to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Completion of the BSN level of nursing education provides the graduate with a much greater variety
of career opportunities and eligibility for graduate education.
GCC has many articulation agreements and relationships for our ADN graduates with a variety of
local and national colleges and universities which support academic progression in nursing. Most,
or in some cases all, of the required course work for these BSN programs can be taken at GCC.
College advisors will be happy to assist you in planning your course of study.
A GCC transfer advisor is available by appointment. Contact either Natalie Alexander, Nursing
Pathways Advisor at alexandern@gcc.mass.edu or (413) 775-1873, Kathy Maisto at
maisto@gcc.mass.edu or (413) 775-1207 or Nancy Craig-Williams, at (413) 775-1758 for more
information.
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Associate Degree Nursing Program Curriculum
Fall Semester - First Year
NUR 101
BIO 215*+
ENG 101, 103 or 105
PSY 101
Total
Hr/wk
15
5
3
3
26
Cr.
8
4
3
3
18
Total
Hr/wk
13
13
5
3
3
24
Cr.
4
4
4
3
3
18
Total
Hr/wk
16
7
6
29
Cr.
8
4
4
16
Total
Hr/wk
19
3
3
3
28
Cr.
9
3
3
3
18
Fundamentals of Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology I
English Comp I
Principles of Psychology
Spring Semester - First Year
NUR 106
NUR 108
BIO 216*+
SOC 101
PSY 217+
Pediatric Nursing**
Obstetric Nursing**
Anatomy and Physiology II
Principles of Sociology
Human Growth and Development
Fall Semester - Second Year
NUR 201
NUR 203
BIO 205
Med-Surg Nursing I
Mental Health Nursing
Microbiology
Spring Semester - Second Year
NUR 202
NUR 204
ENG 112, 114 or 116
Humanities elective
Total for Full Year
Med-Surg Nursing II
Trends and Issues in Nursing
English Comp II
70 credits
There is a program requirement for students to participate in 10 hours of Service Learning activities
and projects per academic year (20 hours total for the whole program).
*Formerly BIO 195 and BIO 196
**Courses run for half of the semester each.
+ The BIO 194/216 sequence may be substituted for BIO 215/216 if you received a grade of B or higher in BIO
194. A currency exam is available for all BIO courses if taken more than five years prior to entering the program
and PSY 217 if taken more than seven years prior to entering the program.
Students are required to pass every course in the curriculum with a grade of C (74); science and nursing
courses require a C+ (77). Courses must be completed in sequence; no student may progress to the next
semester until all courses required in the previous semester are successfully completed.
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Advanced Placement for LPNs
Greenfield Community College offers two options for
advanced placement of Licensed Practical Nurses into
the Nursing Program, depending on space availability.
Download the appropriate Advanced Placement ADN
Program Application at
web.gcc.mass.edu/admission/health-careers/. The
first step of applying to these programs is to meet
with Laura Earl (413/775-1816 to schedule).
1. For eligibility to enter the program in January of the
second semester an LPN must:
 complete an approved LPN Program
 complete all general education requirements taken
by first semester students
 pass the in-house Fundamentals of Nursing exam
 successfully complete the NUR 111 bridge course
during January intersession
2. For eligibility to enter the program in September of
the second year an LPN must:
 complete an approved LPN Program
 complete all general education requirements taken
by first year students
 pass the in-house Fundamentals of Nursing exam
 pass the Maternal and Child Nursing (Baccalaureate
Level) Excelsior College exam
 successfully complete the NUR 112 bridge course
during summer session II
LPNs that graduated from GCC with a "B" or higher grade
average in their nursing courses, AND have graduated
within five years, are eligible to waive the Fundamentals
Exam and Maternal and Child Exam requirement. LPN
applicants should be advised that Maternity and Pediatric
contact hours in some PN programs may not meet
eligibility for RN licensure outside of MA.
Second year applicants should contact Excelsior College
at the address below for a test application and study
materials:
Excelsior College Exams
Regents College
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12214-3106
(888) 723-9267
www.excelsior.edu
Estimated Cost of the Program
Includes Nursing (NUR) Courses Only
Costs are based on 2016-2017 academic year.
In State:
Semester
Fall – first semester (8 cr.)
Spring – first semester (8 cr.)
Fall – second semester (12 cr.)
Spring – second semester (12 cr.)
TOTAL
Tuition/fees
$1,797
1, 797
2,665
2, 665
$8,924
Out of State:
Semester
Fall – first semester (8 cr.)
Spring – first semester (8 cr.)
Fall – second semester (12 cr.)
Spring – second semester (12 cr.)
TOTAL
Tuition/fees
$3,837
3, 837
5,725
5, 725
$19,124
NEBHE (for students in New England states w/o
access to an RN program)
Semester
Tuition/fees
Fall – first semester (8 cr.)
$1,901
Spring – first semester (8 cr.)
1, 901
Fall – second semester (12 cr.)
2,821
Spring – second semester (12 cr.)
2, 821
TOTAL
$9,444
Additional Costs (approximate):
Program fees
Malpractice Insurance (per year)
Books ($473 1st yr.; $392 2nd yr.)
Stethoscope
Scissors
Health Insurance (optional/per year)
Finger Printing
Drug Screening
Uniforms/Shoes
Licensure Application
NCLEX RN Testing
NCLEX Review Course
$2000
13
865
25
10
$1,603
$50
$65
$200
$230
$200
$300
*Students who need to complete required general
education courses while enrolled in the program will
have additional tuition and fees costs based upon the
additional credit hours they are enrolled in.
Applications will not be accepted until all application
requirements have been met.
Transfer students may be accepted on a space
available basis to the second semester only, but priority
will be given to LPN applicants. Transfer students
should complete the Advanced Placement Program ADN
Application for Second Semester.
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5.
25.00
10.00
Information Contacts
Please contact the following people for questions about admission to the college and the
application process for the Associate Degree Nursing Program:
Name
Contact for
Phone/email/room
Laura Earl
Health Occupations
Admission;
Student & Academic
Affairs
 Program application requirements
and admission information
 Transfer credit for health occupations
 CORI check questions
(413) 775-1816
earl@gcc.mass.edu
C205B
DJ Towne
Office of Admission
 General college admission
information
 Program application requirements
and admission information
(413) 775-1815
towned@gcc.mass.edu
C103
Mark Hudgik
Director of Admission
 College admission information and
admission counseling
(413) 775-1208
hudgikm@gcc.mass.edu
C103D
Lou Peugh
Academic Counselor,
Health Occupations
Advisor
 Academic counseling
 Advising appointments for
prospective health occupations
students
(413) 775-1848
peugh@gcc.mass.edu
C118F
Annette Moise R.N.
Health Records Office
 Health requirements information
(413) 775-1431
moise@gcc.mass.edu
N408
Please contact the following people for general information about the Associate Degree Nursing
Program:
Name
Contact for
Nancy Craig-Williams
Assistant Dean of
Nursing
General program information
Melissa Davis
Program Assistant
General program information
Phone/email/room
(413) 775-1758
Craig-williams@gcc.mass.edu
E120A
(413) 775-1753
East Building E121A
GCC Main Campus
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race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual
orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with
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complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative
Action and/or Title IX Officer, Peter H. Sennett, at 413-775-1312 or sennettp@gcc.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission
Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, or the United States Department of Education’s
Office for Civil Rights.
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