Entry requirements for the WVC Nursing Program

• A completed Wenatchee Valley College Application for Admission.
• A completed Nursing Program Application Packet. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
• High school transcript (showing graduation date) or GED certificate and all previous college transcripts.
•  All students MUST take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). If you have already completed the NET you still must take the TEAS. Please click on the following link for more information. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
• Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 from college.
• Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher (click here for Nursing Prerequisite Checklist).
• Attend an information session. 
   

Winter 2012 Allied Health Information Sessions
Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall
Thursday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall

Spring 2012 Allied Health Information Sessions
Thursday, April 19, 2:00 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall
Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. room 2106 in Wenatchi Hall
Thursday, June 7, 2:00 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall

 Selection of applicants for the program is based on their probability of success score which is based on the following:

• Cumulative GPA
• GPA in core science classes (BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, and BIOL& 260 or equivalent transferred courses)
• ENGL& 101 GPA
• Repetition of core biology courses (BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, and BIOL&260 or equivalent) due to failing to pass the course the first time (C- or below or a course withdrawal or audit) will result in a deduction of points.

Transfer students can utilize the Course Equivalency Guide for all Washington universities and community and technical colleges to determine how their credits will transfer to Wenatchee Valley College. To receive an official evaluation of  transcripts please submit a Credit Evaluation Request to determine if previous credits will count toward admissions to the nursing program.

Below are student responsibilities AFTER acceptance into the nursing program. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

• $50.00 non refundable acceptance deposit
• Undergo a criminal record check
• Purchase annual liability insurance through the college at the time of registration
• Purchase a one-year accidental health insurance policy through the college before beginning clinical course work
• Provide documentation of current immunizations and a statement of your current health status
• Maintain a current (adult, child, infant) CPR-C or Health Care Provider CPR card from program entry until graduation
• Provide documentation of 7 hour HIV/AIDS education training.
• A negative drug test is required for the nursing program. Students that fail the drug test will not be able to complete the nursing program.