Thank you for your interest in Mountain Empire Community College Practical Nursing Program. We have received your application for admission. There are several items you can be working on to prepare for possible admission to the program.

Please be getting these items ready:

  • Update contact information in SIS
  • Schedule an appointment with your advisor for class scheduling
  • Make sure you have all of your FAFSA forms up to date.
  • If you must complete SAP forms, make sure these are completed and turned in to Financial Aid Services
  • Please use this link to apply for (as available) scholarships:  https://www.mecc.edu/students/paying-for-college/scholarships/
  • Immunization records
  • Appointment for physical examination. Physical forms for the program will be sent with acceptance letters. You can also find these forms in the Health Sciences Suite or Enrollment Services.
  • You will receive an acceptance or declination email around 2 weeks before the start date of classes. If you do not hear from us within this time frame, please contact Arietta Harvey at 276-523-7456 or Sarah Clarkston at 276-523-2400 x665

Tentative expense list for Practical Nursing training:

EXPENSE LIST BY SEMESTER

(books/uniforms/lab equipment may be purchased through MECC bookstore)

TEAS admission testing (price subject to change) (58.00)

First Semester

Books:

Listed in program handbook

ATI review materials (485.00)

Uniform:

Female-

2-white scrub tops (25.00 each)

2-hunter green pant (25.00 each)

1-white scrub jacket (26.00)

Shoes/socks/hose various pricing

Male-

2-white scrub tops (25.00 each)

2-hunter green pant (25.00 each)

1-white scrub jacket (26.00)

Shoes/socks/hose various pricing

Female/Male various supplies (watch, BP cuff, stethoscope, etc) various pricing

Program emblem (x3) (15.00)

Lab Equipment: (200.00)

Physical Exam and Immunizations: (up to 250.00)

Background check/drug testing: (170.00)

Second Semester

Books:

Listed in program handbook

Third Semester

Books:

Listed in program handbook

NCLEX Live Review (300.00)

Graduation Pin: silver (35.00)

NCLEX testing fees: (370.00)

This list is subject to changes as prices fluctuate.

Tuition and book prices are based upon MECC’s processes are not included within this list.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Lena L Whisenhunt

lwhisenhunt@mecc.edu

Mitzi Jones

mjones@mecc.edu

Sabrina Cowden

scowden@mecc.edu