Admissions and Programs

Thank you for your interest in the nursing education program at Mercer County Community College! 

Your first step along your journey is to attend a nursing information session.  This session will cover important information about the program and requirements for admission.  All students applying to the nursing program are required to attend an information session prior to applying.  Information regarding these information sessions can be found by clicking below.

Spring 2021 Mandatory Information Sessions

The next step is to declare health science - nursing as your major.

Then meet wtih an nursing faculty advisor to plan your course work. 

All students applying to the nursing program are required to take a HESI RN Admission Assessment Exam. 

Finally, submit your application to begin the professional phase of the nursing education program.  Applications are only accepted during the application periods listed below:

• September 1st - October 1st for the evening/weekend program option, begins Spring semester.
• March 15th - April 15th for the day program option, begins Fall semester.