You should complete prerequisite requirements first as they can improve success in and may be required to register for the course requirements.

If fulfilling any of the prerequisite requirements with courses completed in high school, college, or at Madison College, a grade of C or better is required.  A grade of C- will not be accepted.

Algebra

You must demonstrate algebra competency in one of the following ways:

1. Minimum Test Scores. Test must be taken from September 1, 2014 to present. 

• ACT Math 24+
• ACCUPLACER (College Math) 51+
• COMPASS (Algebra) 66+
• COMPASS (College Algebra) 1+

2. Courses. Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:

• Intermediate Algebra (20804201) or higher
• Intermediate Algebra 1 (20804202) and Intermediate Algebra (20804203)

3. Educational Experience.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related biological science

Chemistry

You must demonstrate chemistry competency in one of the following ways:

1. One year of high school chemistry with lab components; high school chemistry classes must be college-preparatory.

2. One semester of college-level chemistry with lab components. Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:

• General Chemistry (10806134) or higher
• Liberal Arts Chemistry (20806200)

Note:  Chemistry for the Community or similar classes do not satisfy this requirement.

After completing the prerequisite requirements, you should complete the course requirements. Completion of the prerequisite and course requirements can improve success in the testing requirement.

For all courses, a grade of C or better is required; a grade of C- will not be accepted.

• English 1 (20801201) OR Written Communication (10801195) or higher
• Anatomy and Physiology 1 (20806207)
• Anatomy and Physiology 2 (20806208)
• Microbiology (20806273) OR General Microbiology (20806274)
• Intro Psychology (20809231)
• Developmental Psychology (20809233)
• Elective (5 credits)

Students must be able to provide employment verification that includes at least six months of full-time experience as a licensed paramedic using the Employment Verification Form (PDF, 433KB).

Students must complete this form and submit it to the Nursing Program at HealthEducation@madisoncollege.edu.

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You should have all the above requirements complete or in progress prior to attending a petition workshop. Be sure to attend a workshop for the appropriate petition year. 

The workshops will provide additional insight into the program as well as support you with the petition process. If you have been admitted in a pre-petition status, you will receive information on attending a petition workshop prior to the petition window. Registration is not required. 

FALL 2018 PETITION WORKSHOP: Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 am in the Health Building Rm. 249

SPRING 2019 PETITION WORKSHOP: TBD

Your Degree Progress Report will determine if you have met the petition requirements. Completion will be identified by transfer credit, test scores, final grades, or an in-progress enrollment status. Review the Petition Process for additional details on how and when to petition. 

During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.

After you complete the petition form, you will be notified within 45 calendar days of the close of the priority petition window. Decisions about being awarded a seat are final. You may register for core program courses only if you are awarded a seat.

If selected, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. Failure to successfully complete these required items may result in the forfeiture of the awarded space and starting the application process from the beginning.

• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Personal Health Information 
• Background Information Disclosure Form (Criminal Background Check). An acceptable background check is required prior to starting clinical courses.
• Enrollment in core program courses. Students that are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program for the awarded term. Students that choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses will be discontinued from the pre-petition status and must start the application process from the beginning.
•  Mandatory Nursing Orientation
  • Fall 2018 dates have not yet been determined.