Application for Admission

St. Joseph School of Nursing
200 High Service Avenue
North Providence, Rhode Island 02904

Applicants to the above-named institution are selected
in accordance with nondiscriminatory practices

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PLEASE NOTE:
All applications MUST BE received no later than
March 15th each year.

You are urged to give careful consideration to each question on this form.
Please fill out and return the form completely and
return it promptly to the School of Nursing.

Evaluation of Applicant's Performance and
Potential (Reference Form)

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Please print three (3) of these forms (3 pages).
Complete the waiver form and send all 3 pages to names you have
listed as references on the application.

How to Apply for Admission

Please read and follow directions carefully. Failure to follow directions will result in your application and potential admission being delayed/deferred.

1. Completely fill out all four pages of the application.
Extra copies are available from the School of Nursing office at
401-456-3050 or on the school's website at www.nursingri.com. Applicants are considered for admission to the Fall Semester once all required application information is in his/her record.

There are no January admissions.
Note: Application deadline is March 15th each year.

2.
Mail the completed application to:

St. Joseph School of Nursing
200 High Service Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904

Include a certified check or money order for $100 as a non-refundable application and testing fee, payable to St. Joseph School of Nursing. You may also charge this fee to a visa or mastercard by placing the card number and expiration date in the space available on page 3 of the application.

3.
Have all transcripts of prior education listed on the application form sent to the School of Nursing office.

High School/GED official transcripts:
High school seniors should have first term transcripts sent as soon as completed, with a final transcript with date of graduation to follow in June.

College/Post-Secondary Education:
Official transcripts of any post-secondary education should be forwarded to the School of Nursing.

Proof of successful completion of high school/college chemistry:
This course must appear on one of the above transcripts. If this course has not been completed, the applicant must do so prior to beginning the nursing program.

4.
Have three (3) recommendations sent to the School of Nursing on the forms provided. Completed forms should be sent by the person recommending you directly to the school.

One recommendation should be from a teacher, one from an employer and the third should be a personal reference.

5.
All applicants must take the HESI Admissions Test:
This test consists of 4 parts, mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar. Once an application has been processed, the registrar will send a notice of the testing date. The test is given at the School of Nursing. This test may be taken only once during the application period. Preparation books are available. The HESI Admission book is available online at the HESI website. Other preparation books [Preparation for Nursing School Admission tests] may be used and are available at local bookstores.

6.
All applicants must take the Accu-placer exams at CCRI including the writing exam. Arrangements may be made directly with CCRI to take this examination. If a passing score is not obtained then the applicant will be directed to take an additional Math or English course at CCRI.

7.
Financial Aid
Available to all students. The free Federal Application for Student Aid may be obtained from the Financial Aid Advisor (401-456-3057) following application to the School of Nursing.