Answer: All accepted applicants must meet all of the required preadmission requirements outlined on this Website.

b. Have a current physical examination submitted on the Nursing Program's physical exam form. A licensed physician or a Licensed Nurse Practitioner must complete the form. A copy of the form will be provided during the nursing program orientation. c. Attend orientation. Final acceptance into the nursing program will be contingent upon the student attending the scheduled orientation session. Students will be notified of the time and place in their acceptance letter. See similar questions...

Eligibility for transfer credit and/or advanced placement is determined on an individual basis. You will need to contact the Program Director for specific information. All nursing courses must have been taken within the last five years. See similar questions...

The program is accredited through the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The accrediting agency for NLN, maintains information on TMCC's nursing program with regard to tuition, fees and length. NLNAC's contact information is 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY, 10006, 1-800-669-1656. Students may contact NLNAC directly. See similar questions...

After May 15 of each year, your file will be reviewed and a letter will be sent to you notifying you of your status. See similar questions...

The School of Nursing receives a plaque each year from the US News and World Report Graduate Rankings in recognition of our ranking in the Top 50 Schools of Nursing. We were ranked 39th in 2005 and our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program continues to rank #10. These rankings are conducted every 2 years. See similar questions...

Yes. Students are encouraged to visit and attend an Information Session. During the academic year it may also be possible to tour the School of Nursing Clinical Simulation Laboratory, call 413-545-5099 to make an appointment. See similar questions...

Answer: A Diploma School of Nursing offers a strong clinical component to Nursing Education. Trinity offers increased clinical/patient contact hours in comparison with an Associates/Baccalaureate program. Graduates from all three types of programs must pass the same licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) to earn the title of Registered Nurse (R.N.). See similar questions...

Yes, General education support courses should be taken prior to acceptance into the program if at all possible. Students may benefit by completing support courses prior to entering the program, as the time requirements of the program are considerable. The course schedule outlining both nursing and non-nursing courses is located in the TMCC 2007-2008 course catalog or the 2008-2009 Course Catalog. See similar questions...

Yes, the following must be submitted to the nursing program on or before the first day of class of entry year and then continuously updated. A previous history of chicken pox (varicella), a positive titer or administration of Varicella vaccine The third dose must be given at least 2 months after the second dose and at least 4 months after the first. Proof of major medical insurance (medical insurance may be purchased through TMCC at the time of registration). See similar questions...

Criminal background check demonstrating they have not been convicted of any crime outlined in Administrative Procedure 3.200 and 3.201. Completion (prior to submitting an application)of the following 21 credit hours of Nursing Program general education pre-requisite courses with no less than a C grade in each course The above listed courses must be completed with no less than a C grade in each course, prior to submitting an application to the Nursing Program. See similar questions...

Yes. For Information on transferring into the Nursing Program, contact the Nursing Program at (813) 253 7366. See similar questions...

Information on this can be found on the College' webpage at http://www.occc.edu/admission/nurseinf.html. See similar questions...

There are some programs available for individuals who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but who are not registered nurses. These programs are longer in length than the standard Master's program, result in eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse, and also for eligibility in sitting for the certification boards as an NP. Generally these programs are very selective in which candidates they will take for entry into their programs. See similar questions...

International medical school graduates with superior qualifications have been and will continue to be accepted into this program. Please see the FAQ section for international medical graduates for more information. See similar questions...