Nursing, AAS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1.

Complete an online DMACC application and select “Nursing (RN) - AAS” as your major. (Notify DMACC immediately if your name, address, or phone number changes after you apply.)  

2.

Attend a required Nursing Information Session.

3.

Provide proof of placement on Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry OR a transcript indicating you passed both Nurse Aide written (NRAO858) and skills (NRAO859) tests. 

Although not required, DMACC strongly recommends that in addition to the above item, students also complete a 120-hour state-approved Certified Nurse Aide program or the equivalent.  At DMACC students would take HSC172: Basic Nurse Aide, followed by HSC182: Advanced Nurse Aide. DMACC Nurse Aide information.

4.

Satisfy proof of math competency by one of the following:

A score of 30 or greater on the ALEKS math assessment -OR- completion of MAT 064: College Prep Math with a grade of C- or better -OR- equivalent or higher math course.​​​​​​​

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS

• Courses may be in progress when an application is submitted
• It is recommended that science courses be taken within the last 5 years
• Courses listed in #5-8 must be for college credit
• If you have completed college coursework elsewhere, you must have official transcripts sent for transfer evaluation.  Send to:  Des Moines Area Community College, Admissions Office-Building 1, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA, 50023

5.

A minimum grade of “B” or higher in college level Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 168) or equivalent 

6.

A minimum grade of “B” or higher in college level Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 173) or equivalent 

7.

A minimum grade of “B” or higher in college level Developmental Psychology (PSY 121) or equivalent

8.

A minimum grade of “C” or higher in college level Composition I (ENG 105) or equivalent

TESTING REQUIREMENT

9.

ATI TEAS: Admission to the first year of the ADN program (PN) Nursing Program Admissions Test.  Adjusted Individual Total Score of 55% or higher is required. *Must be taken in person at a DMACC Testing Center

Admission to the second year of the ADN program (RN year) is not guaranteed.  To be eligible to progress to the second year of DMACC’s nursing program, students must successfully complete the first year of the ADN program AND provide proof of one of the following:

ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Probability Score of 92% or higher. This test is given during your second semester of DMACC’s nursing program as you near the end of the first year.

-OR-

ATI TEAS: Nursing Program Admissions Test.  Adjusted Individual Total Score of 65% or higher is required. *Must be taken in person at a DMACC Testing Center

https://www.dmacc.edu/pathways/hsf/nursing-details.html#resources

I’VE COMPLETED MY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, WHAT’S NEXT?

When all entry requirements (items 1 - 9) are met:

• DMACC Admissions will notify you that you have been placed on “standby.” Standby simply means you have met the admission requirements and are waiting to be admitted.
• When a seat becomes available for you, you will be notified by Admissions. DMACC accepts students 4-6 months prior to the start of the cohort: Fall start cohort(s) are accepted in February, and Spring start cohort(s) are accepted in September.
• You do not have to be enrolled at DMACC to maintain your place on the standby list.
• If your contact information changes, change your information in Banner Self-Service or notify DMACC Admissions immediately.