Admission: Second Degree Accelerated Program

The following documents are required to complete the application process (the Admissions Committee reserves the right to require additional information):

1. A completed Application for Admission (link to the online application).

2. $30 non-refundable application fee.

3. Official transcripts from all high schools, colleges, and universities attended.

4. A typewritten activities/interests resume highlighting employment, community service, athletics, hobbies, honors, and awards.

5. Copy of visa or permanent resident card and TOEFL scores, if applicable.

6. Earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution. If the degree was earned outside of the United States the transcripts must be evaluated by a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Click here for a list of accepted NACES members.

7. Minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average on all post-secondary coursework is strongly recommended.

8. TOEFL scores (required of students for whom English is not their native language) must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (www.ets.org/toefl) to MCCN; a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79-80 (Internet-based) is required. The institution code for Mount Carmel College of Nursing is 1502.

9. Completion of the following prerequisites:

   1. English Composition

   2. General Psychology

   3. Human Anatomy and Physiology I

   4. Human Anatomy and Physiology II

   5. Human Growth and Development

   6. Human Nutrition*

   7. Microbiology

   8. Organic Biochemistry

   9. Statistics*

*Admission may be granted to students without transcripted credit for Statistics or Human Nutrition; the required courses will be integrated into the plan of study.

For any questions regarding transfer credit, view our full Credit for Prior Education policy.

Pre-Licensure/SDAP Program Outcomes

1. Applies the knowledge of the relationship of the physical and social sciences and humanities as a basis for professional nursing.

2. Exhibits the values of dignity of persons, service to others, social justice, altruism, autonomy, and integrity in the care of clients.

3. Practices culturally competent caring behaviors.

4. Uses evidence-based practice to promote the health of clients.

5. Incorporates professional behaviors within one’s role as a member of the nursing profession and society.

6. Implements the nursing process to maximize the health outcomes of clients through the use of evidence based practice.

7. Implements the communication process within the professional role.

8. Uses leadership skills to design, provide, coordinate, and manage health care in the achievement of safety and quality in client care.

9. Collaborates with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams to provide quality care for clients through the efficient management of resources.

10. Implements critical thinking.

11. Demonstrates clinical competence in a variety of settings with diverse populations.