Frequently Asked Questions - Marian College, School of Nursing

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1. What is the Length and Cost of the Program?

Marian College, Marian Health Careers Center offers the following program in both campuses.

Program Name: Vocational Nursing Program

CIP Code: 51.3901

Total Program Length: 1,534 clock hours

        Weekday Schedule = 55 weeks (28 hours per week) = 14 months

        Weekend Schedule = 70 weeks (22 hours per week) = 18 months

Academic Year: 900 hours = 24 weeks

Completion Award: Diploma

The Nursing Program at Marian College is a program in which all subjects are conducted on-campus only. Marian College, Marian Health Careers Center does not offer distance-learning or on-line courses.

No diploma will be issued until the required total number of clock hours is completed by the student.

Marian College, Marian Health Careers Center does not have a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program as defined in the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Pub. L. 110-315.

Estimated Tuition and Fees : $30,350* + $75 for STRF

2. Is Financial Aid Available? Read the Answer »

3. What does application process entail?

1. Meet with the Admissions Representative and complete an Enrollment Application.

2. Take the Entrance Examination which tests general intelligence and cognitive ability. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.

3. Tour the campus.

4. Be advised of Entrance Examination results.

5. Must pass the Entrance Examination with at least 18 points.

a. Schedule a rete st of the Entrance Examination if unable to obtain 18 points, no less than one week from the initial test date.

b. Schedule a second retest of the Entrance Examination if still unable to obtain 18 points, no less than six months from the last failed test.

c. Any further subsequent retests may be taken one year from the last failed test.

d. An applicant who has passed the Entrance Examination more than one year before the date of enrollment must retake the Entrance Examination.

6. Having passed with 18 points, a schedule for interview is provided.

4. What are the requirements for enrollment? Read the Answer »

5. What is your schedule of classes?

Weekdays: M-T-W-Th Lecture: 8am-2pm Clinicals: 7am-3pm Weekends: Th-F-S Lecture: 8am-2pm Clinicals: 7am-3pm
Student Brochure

To learn more about our Nursing program, please download our student brochure.

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