NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
603-622-8400
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM                                          NH Board of Nursing approved   

The Practical Nursing Program is consistent with the school's educational mission that
focuses on the provision and promotion of quality, career-oriented programs provided through
classroom presentation, hands-on lab experiences, and clinical training and practice in
community, ambulatory care, hospital and Long Term Care settings.
This 18 month all inclusive program will provide the practical nursing student the necessary
learning experiences to prepare her/him to practice caregiving within the scope and standard
of care directed by the regulatory/licensing body (BON) and the employing agency.   Evening
and day programs include a clinical experience every other weekend to average 24 hours per
week.  Part time schedules may be arranged on an individual basis.      

ADMISSION INFORMATION
Students will be considered for admission when their application file is complete. Students
are selected on a “first-qualified, first-admitted” basis.
All required paperwork must be received into the student's file before acceptance is final
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
·      High School Diploma or GED including transcript
·      High School Algebra
·      Basic Life Support
·      State of NH Criminal Record Report
Admission Criteria:
·    
 Complete application and pay the non-refundable fee of $150.00.
·      Receive a passing score (50 or better in each category) on the Entrance Test
·      Two Confidential Recommendations attesting to the applicants ability to succeed in a
nursing program.
If entering with an LNA or MA credentials the following applies
·     Submit 2 employer/colleague recommendations that address:   Clinical Competence,
Work Ethic,  Aptitude for Transition to LPN role and reliability.
·     Current NH LNA license or certificate from another state. Copy of license must be provided
by the applicant.
·   Medical Assistants must provide official transcript of education from post secondary
education institution.
·    Related courses taken at another approved  institution within the past 5 years will be
considered for credit with a grade of C or higher.
May take challenge exam if course is
beyond 5 years. If student passes challenge exam, the appropriate transfer fee will apply
·  Online courses will be considered for credit with an official transcript from an accredited
post-secondary institution. The above policy applies
Additional Requirements:
·   Students are required to purchase uniforms, books & course materials.
·    Students must have their own reliable transportation.
·    Participate in a personal interview after successfully passing the entrance exam.
·    Applicants entering the Nursing program who achieve a score of 50 or above in BOTH
sections of the HOBET may waive the NET. If the score is under 50 in EITHER section,
College Reading or Algebra will be required and the NET must then be taken and passed
prior to beginning nursing courses.
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