Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is competitive and primarily based on achievement as defined by the ATI TEAS®. The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) is designed to assess a student's preparedness to enter the health science fields. Scores of Exemplary, Advanced and Proficient are required for admission consideration.

Admission Procedure

1) Students must register online for the TEAS®. The TEAS® fee is $102.00. Refer to the TEAS® page for specific instructions. Tests are offered in-person only.

Optional / Recommended: Complete TEAS Prep Series prior to taking the TEAS®

2) Students who are deemed eligible based on TEAS® performance will be given an application.

3) Submit the following documents at minimum two days prior to the Admissions Interview.

• High School or Equivalent Transcript, official copy
• Resume (suggested format here)
• 3-Letters of Reference, signed (professional preferred; no familial or significant other letters)
• Autobiography (one page, one inch margins, double-spaced, Arial or Times Roman 12 pt. font)
• Complete Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)
• Complete a Health Examination Form

4) Students who successfully pass steps one through three will receive a letter of provisional acceptance.

5) Students will be sent a health assessment packet with the provisional letter and are subsequently scheduled for a drug screen. Fee is $90.

6) Students who successfully complete actions as listed in the provisional letter will receive a final letter of acceptance.

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Level I

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (All weekdays and times subject to change).

Theory: 350 hours ‍

Lab: 84 hours

Clinical: 161 hours

Curriculum: Fundamentals of Nursing and Geriatrics‍

Assessment Schedule: During classroom hours; additional assessment sessions are scheduled for after 3:00 p.m.

Simulation Lab: Typically scheduled during the school day; however, based on a student’s skill set additional sessions scheduled during lunch or after 3:00 p.m.

Level II

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (All weekdays and times subject to change).

‍Theory: 350 hours

Lab: 84 hours

Clinical: 161 hours

Curriculum: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics, Pharmacology, Pediatrics

Assessment Schedule: During classroom hours; additional assessment sessions are scheduled for after 3:00 p.m.

‍Simulation Lab: Typically scheduled during the school day; however, based on a student’s skill set additional sessions scheduled during lunch or after 3:00 p.m.

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Total Program hours: 1190 hours

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