Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Who is my nursing advisor?
If you are a pre-nursing major (45R) student see the tablet below.
Your advisor is determined by the first letter of your last name.
Due to recent changes in advisors you may have a new advisor
| First letter of last name | Advisor Name | Please Call for an appointment. Phone Number | Office Location | Phone Number | |
| A-L | Justin Rhan | Advisor – Pre-nursing 45R | PH104E | 731-5810 | |
| M-Z | Dawson McDermott | Advisor – Pre-nursing 45R | PH104D | 731-5819 | |
Pre-nursing students must also meet with their future nursing advisor during their first semesters at MVCC.
Who is my nusing advisor if I am a (45) major student currently in NU101, 102, 103, NU201 or 202,(45)?
if you are a (45) nursing student currently in NU101, 102, 103, 201 or 202 your advisor is also determine by the first letter of your last name on the 45 table below.
| First letter of last name | Advisor Name | You don't need an appointment. Office Location | Phone | |
| A - D | Susan Perry-Zasa | PC244 | 334-7752 | sperry-zasa@mvcc.edu |
| E - H | Debbie Schreppel | PH364 | 792-5667 | dschreppel@mvcc.edu |
| I - L | Frances Vitale | PH360 | 792-5675 | fvitale@mvcc.edu |
| M - O | Sandra Davis | PC238 | 334-7749 | sdavis@mvcc.edu |
| P - R | Melissa Copperwheat | PC364 | 792-5371 | MCopperwheat@mvcc.edu |
| S - V | Pamela Fess | PH360 | 792-5341 | pfess@mvcc.edu |
| W - Z | Janet Fortnam | PC238 | 334-7763 | jfortnam@mvcc.edu |
| PH363 | 792-5557 |
What health forms do I need to be enrolled in the nursing program?
Please click here for more information.
How do I get into the program?
- Apply for Admission to the college online or by calling 792-5354, complete financial aid application and schedule to take the MVCC Placement Test, see the web at www.mvcc.edu; click on Quick Links then choose placement testing.
- Request from your High School(s) or College(s) the official copies of your transcript(s) to be sent to the MVCC Admissions Department (attn: Nursing) for a credit evaluation.
- After an acceptance letter is received, phone 315-731-5810 or 315-731-5819 to contact a pre-nursing advisor in order to create a plan of study.
- Students taking pre-requisite courses at MVCC note that to be eligible to enter NU 101 you must have:
- a GPA of 2.85
- completed Chemistry with a minimum grade of C (CH 091 and CH 092 or CH 131)
- completed the Math requirement with a minimum grade of C
- completed BI 106 Anatomy and Physiology1 with a minimum grade of C
- acceptance at the college does not guarantee students enrollment in NU101
- Students may take the prerequisites as a pre-nursing student; consult the website for important information concerning prerequisites, grade requirements, etc.
- Students must attend American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider prior to entering NU 101; it must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR.
- Students must attend a Mandatory Nursing Pre-Information Session prior to entering into NU101these are scheduled in the Spring semester.
- NU 101 Students must have a completed Nursing Health Physical Form on file in PH 348 (initiate this during the spring to allow time for tests as they are due the July prior to entering NU101)
- For additional information please see the MVCC College Catalog or review our web site; choose Quick Links then Degrees offered then Nursing for more detailed information.
