What are the minimum scores required for the COMPASS testing in Reading, Math, and English?
Under the new requirements which will be enforced effective with the class entering Fall 2008, nursing applicants will not need to meet minimum scores on COMPASS Reading, Math or English. However, they will have to achieve minimum scores on the Nursing Admissions test. See table below for a summary of changes: Required for Entrance Prior to Fall 2008 Required for Entrance Fall 2008 or later Complete an approved 75-hour C.N.A. course January 1992 or after. Yes Yes Pass both the written and skills test for the Direct Patient Care Registry and provide a transcript as proof or a Registry card. NO Yes Complete the Advanced CNA course (HSC 182/NRA0 333) or an equivalent120 hour or more course. NO Yes DMACC Assessment test (COMPASS tests) Yes, and must score minimums in Math = 44 or above Reading= 81 or above Yes, but no minimum score required Nursing Admissions Test – the Nurse Entrance Test (NET).
