Otero College Nursing Application

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the Otero Nursing application. Our application is open year round but we will not start reviews until April 2024. You will need to do the following in order to be considered for admission.

1.) Apply to Otero College at www.otero.edu if you have not already.

2.) Submit all OFFICIAL transcripts to otero-admissions@otero.edu

3.) Complete and pass background check through castlebranch (pick Otero Junior College and Nursing) http://cccs.castlebranch.com/

4.) Meet the minimum required GPA of 2.5 in ENG1021, Anatomy and Physiology 1, PSY2440 (human growth and development.

5.) Pass Kaplan Entrance Exam with Minimum scores as posted on our Nursing Department webpage.

(Student #) (ex. S0101001)*

Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

Date of Birth*

Date

Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

What program are you interested in? (Select all that apply)*

Traditional Nursing Program (courses held during the day and on weekdays)Non-Traditional Nursing Program (Courses held during night/s and weekends)

What level are you entering in the program? (Choose one)*

New nursing student (No previous NUR classes taken)I am transferring from another nursing programI am a returning Otero nursing studentLPN to RN bridge program (Must have LPN/LVN license)

When are you planning on attending?*

Summer 2025 (Current LPN only)Fall 2025

Prerequisite Courses *

	Date Completed	Letter grade
English Composition (3 credits)
Human Growth and Development (3 Credits)
Anatomy and Physiology 1 with lab (4 Credits)
Anatomy and Physiology 2 with lab (4 Credits)

General Course Requirements *

	Date Completed	Letter Grade
Nutrition (1 or more credits)
Humanities/Social Studies (3 Credits)
MAT 103/Clinical Calculations (3 Credits)
Pathophysiology (4 credits)

Please type in any Nursing Courses your have completed and wish to be considered. (if applicable)

Professional License or Certificate?*

YESNO

Type of License (Professional License Only) If you do not have a professional license, you can put N/A.*

Please upload a copy of your professional license. (if applicable)

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Are you currently active military or Veteran?*

YESNO

Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to be reviewed.

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How did you hear about Otero College Nursing Program?