Practical Nurse Program

GENERAL ADMISSION

Applicants for this program must comply with the following admission requirements: 

1. Present a valid picture ID. 
2. The applicant must be 18 years of age. If the applicant is less than 18 years of age, a parent/guardian signature is required to enroll the student in the program. 
3. Applicants must present evidence of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Applicants who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent must demonstrate the ability to learn from the program of instruction by receiving a score of a 20 on the Wonderlic Test.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS FOR PRACTICAL NURSING

Applicants for this program must comply with the following admission requirements: 

1. Take the TEAS Entrance Exam with a passing score of 50% or higher: A minimum overall TEAS score of 50 with at least 50% in Reading and 50% in Math is required for PN program. Results must be less than 2 years old with at least 30 days between attempts and a maximum of 4 attempts in one calendar year.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO CLINICAL ROTATIONS

•  Provide proof of current certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Affiliated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.
• A written certification from a physician that the student is in good health and able to participate in clinical rotations is required during the admission process.