Fall 2026 Practical Nursing Admissions
Priority Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Applicants must attend a Practical Nursing Information Session (between August 2025 - May 2026) to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (5+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session.
Attendance will be recorded.
Take the ATI TEAS Exam
Exam Requirements:
- Preferred that TEAS are taken at 黑料吃瓜网 (online TEAS exams not accepted)
- Exams taken in testing locations other than 黑料吃瓜网 must adhere to the proctoring requirements with a secured browser.
- ATI TEAS Version 7 required
- Max 3 attempts per academic year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) regardless of the testing site and program to which they are applying.
- Tests from other locations require an official transcript from ATI ()
Minimum TEAS Scores
Reading: 69% | Math: 63.3% | Science: 36.4% | English: 54.2%
TEAS Exam Exemption
- If you hold a Bachelor of Science degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and have completed Anatomy & Physiology I & II with a C or better, the TEAS requirement is waived.
For information or concerns about the ATI TEAS Exam, please contact TEAS@northshore.edu.
Complete the Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application regardless of whether you are a new or current student.
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Essay
- TEAS scores
- Other supporting materials (see below)
Write & Submit Your Essay
A word-processed essay, written in the English language, must be attached for the year in which you are applying. The essay should be approximately 1-2 pages in length and must answer all questions.
Prompt: Why would you like to pursue a Practical Nursing career?
- What specific qualities you possess that you feel would make you a good candidate for our program?
- What steps will you take to ensure your success in our program?
- Provide personal examples or anecdotes.
Submit all previous College/University Transcripts
All official transcripts from previous colleges/universities must be sent directly to 黑料吃瓜网. If you鈥檝e already submitted transcripts, you must send updated ones if you鈥檝e completed additional coursework.
How to Submit
May be sent from your College(s) to 黑料吃瓜网:
1. Email: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
2. Mail:
黑料吃瓜网 Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Transfer Students
Transfer students from another NLN accredited school of professional nursing or practical nursing program or practical nursing program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Students must submit the following:
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- Official transcript verifying enrollment in previous school of nursing or practical nursing program within the last two academic years.
- Course syllabi from all previously completed nursing courses.
- Letter of recommendation from the Practical Nursing Program, preferably from a clinical instructor or Nursing Faculty Adviser.
- Documentation of at least 8 nursing credits completed from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
- Course syllabi from previous nursing course
- applicants must review all Practical Nursing program policies for transfer or advanced standing in the Practical Nursing Program.
- additional criteria may apply as specified by the program transfer or advanced standing policy.
Additional documents can be emailed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.
Note: Those interested in transferring should reach out to Practical Nursing Department
Chair Alexander Lawson at alawson02@northshore.edu
Demonstrate Proficiency
Upload documentation to your application. Communications & Mathematics Proficiency can be demonstrated in multiple ways:
- SAT scores
- Accuplacer tests
- High school GPA
- College coursework
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Submit High School Transcript or GED
Upload your high school transcript or GED score report. If you submitted this within the last 5 years, confirm with SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.
Submit a Professional Reference
Provide one professional letter of recommendation speaking to professionalism, integrity, and work-ethic from the following:
- Employer
- School counselor/advisor
- Professor
The recommendation must be requested through the online Admissions application portal after application is submitted.
Contact Admissions
General Assistance
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Accreditation
黑料吃瓜网 is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. 黑料吃瓜网 is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The Practical Nursing Certificate at 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Ferncroft Road campus in Danvers, MA, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN Board of Commissioners recently granted the program Continuing Accreditation status. Additionally, the program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
ACEN Contact Information:
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000