The Nursing (NMNEC) option emphasize a holistic approach that encourages students to embrace the concepts of clear communication, critical thinking and compassion when caring for patients. Our curriculum includes classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction that combines an essential set of arts and sciences classes with the nursing courses.
HESI A2 Exam minimum composite score of 75%; minimum subtest scores of 75% in Math, Reading, Grammar, and Vocabulary.
Students are required to undergo state and federal criminal background checks with fingerprints prior to starting the program or prior to beginning their clinical experiences. Students must have a valid social security number in order to participate in the criminal screening.
Students are required to undergo a routine drug screening prior to starting the program. Students with a positive drug screen will not be allowed to enter the program.
Physical requirements
Students must be in good physical and psychological health. Completed physical examination and health forms with evidence of current immunizations must be completed before beginning clinical courses. Students must be able to safely perform program specific activities and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities. However, some disabilities may prohibit students from completing program specific competencies or gaining employment. Students with disabilities that may interfere with completing program competencies are advised to contact the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety Office for more information.
Other course requirements
Students must have evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health professionals before beginning clinical courses; certification must be kept current throughout the program. Students are required to have a New Mexico driver’s license and a social security number.
Information for people with felony convictions
Students with a disqualifying conviction will not be allowed to start or remain in the program; additionally any student found to have a disqualifying conviction will not be allowed to register for any Allied Health or Nursing program.
Nursing students are encouraged to continue their education toward a bachelor of science in nursing degree in order to pursue leadership positions in nursing and in the community and obtain specialty credentials.
Many of our courses are transferable to universities and CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges in New Mexico.
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