Admission & Selection Process

Spring 2026 Application

The Spring 2026 Nursing program application is now open. Please complete our pre-screening form first - if you're eligible to apply, you'll receive the link to the full application.

Nursing Application Pre-screening Form

 
We will be accepting applications for:

 

NSCC Nursing Admission Information

Nashville State Community College will admit two classes per academic year into the Traditional A.A.S. Nursing program. The application cycles for both Fall and Spring admissions are as follows:
Students may apply for admission during these timeframes. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    3. Prerequisite Courses: Students must maintain a grade of "C" or better in each of the required prerequisite courses (please refer to the link below for a full list of courses).
    4. ATI-TEAS Exam: Students must achieve a score of "Proficient" or higher on the ATI-TEAS Exam.

 

Selection Criteria and Selection Process 

Advising Information for Acceptance into the NSCC Nursing Program

Prerequisite courses total 27 credit hours of English, Math, and Science. Required courses and a sample schedule can be found by clicking each of the links below: 

Nursing Admission Course Requirements

All students wishing to apply for acceptance into the NSCC nursing program should declare a major of either University Parallel with a Health Science concentration or a Health Science major. This will allow the student to complete the prerequisite courses to apply for admittance into the nursing program. 

Sample Schedule of Course Requirements 

View a sample schedule to assist you in setting a course of action for your 27-credit hour schedule based on the date you wish to apply. This sampling is just a 1-year schedule and may vary depending on financial aid requirements or personal goals.