RN option: a four-semester Associate of Science Degree program limited to students who meet the admissions requirements, including academic pre-requisites or equivalents.

Pre-requisites / Co-requisites: It is required that all courses be taken prior to enrollment, however, courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as co-requisites while enrolled in the program, provided they are completed prior to the beginning of the last semester.

Students who are unsuccessful in the clinical rotation of any course must repeat both the didactic and clinical components of that course. The student may not repeat the same course more than once.  Failure of the same course twice or failing three courses in total will result in dismissal from the program.

The entire Generic RN Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program must be completed within three years from the initial enrollment date.

Admission Requirements for Generic Full-Time RN Option:

• Official high school transcripts or G.E.D. Certificate
• Official college transcripts on file from all colleges attended and for all courses taken for transfe
• Completion of pre-requisite Gen-Ed and Science courses (see above)
  NLN Entrance exam with a passing score in the 60^th percentile and above taken within the last 12 months OR HESI or TEAS Entrance exams with a passing score at or above the National average taken within the last 12 months
• Completed application and submission of application fee
• Two professional references with contact information
• 500 word typed essay explaining why an applicant wishes to enroll into the Nursing program
• Background check and drug screen. Additionally, background check, finger printing and drug screen may be required during or after the program.
• Current CPR certification

An applicant who is denied admission by the College shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to the College.

A three-semester Associate of Science Degree transition program for students who are already licensed LPNs and who meet the admissions requirements, including academic pre-requisites or equivalents.

Transition Nursing Students will be required to fulfill all of the pre-nursing and general education courses prior to admission, and will be granted 9 credits at the completion of the ADN program. All Transition Applicants must meet all Gen Ed and Science Requirements.

Pre-requisites / Co-requisites: It is required that all courses be taken prior to enrollment, however, courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as co-requisites while enrolled in the program, provided they are completed prior to the beginning of the last semester.

Students who are unsuccessful in the clinical rotation of any course must repeat both the didactic and clinical components of that course. The student may not repeat the same course more than once.  Failure of the same course twice or failing three courses in total will result in dismissal from the program.

The entire Transition LPN to RN Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program must be completed within two years from the initial enrollment date. 

Admission Requirements for Transition LPN to RN Option:

• Official high school transcripts or G.E.D. Certificate
• Official college transcripts on file from all colleges attended and for all courses taken for transfer
• Completion of pre-requisite Gen-Ed and Science courses (see above)
  NLN Entrance exam with a passing score in the 60^th percentile and above taken within the last 12 months OR HESI or TEAS Entrance exams with a passing score at or above the National average taken within the last 12 months
• Completed application and submission of application fee
• Two professional references with contact information
• 500 word typed essay explaining why an applicant wishes to enroll into the Nursing program
• Background check and drug screen. Additionally, background check, finger printing and drug screen may be required during or after the program.
• Current CPR certification

An applicant who is denied admission by the College shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to the College.

A seven-semester Associate of Science Degree program for students who meet the admissions requirements for this program option.

All pre-requisites and co-requisites must be successfully completed prior to taking any core requirement courses.

Students who are unsuccessful in the clinical rotation of any course must repeat both the didactic and clinical components of that course. The student may not repeat the same course more than once.  Failure of the same pre-requisite/co-requisite courses twice or failing three pre-requisite/co-requisite courses in total will result in dismissal from the program.  Failure of the same core course twice or failing three core courses in total will result in dismissal from the program.

The entire complete full-time RN Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program must be completed within five years from the initial enrollment date. 

Admission Requirements for Complete full-time RN option:

• Official high school transcripts or G.E.D. Certificate
• Official college transcripts on file from all colleges attended and for all courses taken for transfer
  CPAT Entrance exam with the following passing scores:  Language Usage - 42 or above; Reading -43 or above; and Numerical Skills - 41 or above OR SAT Entrance Exam with the passing scores of 440 and above in each part of the exam: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. All entrance exams must be taken within the last 24 months
• Completed application and submission of application fee
• Two professional references with contact information
• 500 word typed essay explaining why an applicant wishes to enroll into the Nursing program
• Background check and drug screen. Additionally, background check, finger printing and drug screen may be required during or after the program.