Bunker Hill Community College ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews.

Nursing Program

For anyone interested in having a degree in the Healthcare sector, the Bunker Hill Community College offers one of the best ADN in the region. The Associate in Science Degree for Nursing ADN will enable one to earn the necessary skills to become a nurse without having to spend too much money and time in school. They can attend courses during the day or in the evening, so they can also have a job or even a family.

About the school

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus two-year community college serving the people of Greater Boston area. It was founded in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in 1973, BHCC offers higher education and job preparation services in two campuses plus three satellite locations, and it is the biggest community college in Massachusetts.

The college enrolls over 14,000 students in day, late-evening, afternoon, evening, weekend, midnight, in web-based and distance-learning courses every semester. BHCC is one of the most varied institutions of higher learning in Massachusetts; over 67 percent of the students have a racial minority background and greater than half of BHCC’s students are ladies. In addition, the college enrolls over 800 international students that come from roughly 100 countries and speaking over 75 languages.

Tuition and fees: For Massachusetts Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,100.00

For Non-Mass Residents/International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,300.00

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Prerequisites for the Nursing Program:

1. Attend one MANDATORY information session.
2. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
3. Achieve a reading level of 10th grade or higher on the College Placement Test (CPT).
4. Complete the following courses:

• One year of high school chemistry with lab or one semester of college chemistry with lab with a grade of C or better.
• MAT097 Fundamentals of Algebra or placement above MAT097.
• BIO203 Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab with a grade of C or better. (credits for Anatomy and Physiology/Lab that were earned more than five (5) years prior to enrollment in the nursing program are not accepted).
• ENG111 College Writing I with a grade of C or better.
• NUR100 Drug Calculations with a grade of B- or better.

After all prerequisites are completed:

• Prospective students must apply through Admissions and Enrollment Services during enrollment periods. Approximate dates are Fall Program: September-December; Spring Program: May – August. Check with this office for exact dates.
• After applying, qualified applicants will be invited to take the Nursing admissions test: Test of Essential Academic Skills V (TEAS V).
• Applicants must score at least 47.6 percent in reading, 46.7 percent in math and 37.5 percent in science on them to be considered for the nursing program.
• Admission to the Nursing Program will be based on a ranking system that includes student performance on the TEAS as well as performance in other courses in the nursing curriculum.
• Applicants are accepted into the Nursing Program after evaluation of the applicant’s record by the Nurse Education Admissions Committee. Applicants who are not selected for admission to the Nursing Program must meet with a member of the advising staff before reactivating their application.

Address/contact

Bunker Hill Community College (Charlestown, MA)

Bunker Hill Community College

250 New Rutherford Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02129-2925

Telephone: 617-228-2000

http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/