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Application Process

The application process for the ADN program is initiated by downloading the application form (see link below). Application forms for admission to the ADN program must be submitted between October 1-31, 2008 or April 1-30, 2009. Should there be more qualified applicants than spaces available, students meeting the criteria will be accepted based on the number of degree applicable courses completed. If qualified students are not accepted they will need to reapply the following year. Only coursework completed prior to application to the ADN program will be considered in the selection process. Information about the minimum requirements that must be completed prior to receiving the application for the ADN program must be obtained at an Information Session (see home page for dates and times).

Applicants to the ADN program must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a high school graduate or have passed the GED, or have passed the High School Proficiency Examination.

2. Provide official transcripts from other colleges attended.

3. Complete related nursing or biological science (physiology and microbiology) courses, which the student is applying toward the ADN course requirements, within the last five years.

4. Earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in all degree applicable college work completed.

5. Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, and English 1A, must be completed at the time of application and the composite GPA for these courses must be a minimum of 2.80.

6. Mathematics 401 must be completed before taking ADN12 or admitted with advance standing LVN.

Notes:

1. Prior to admission to the ADN program, students must demonstrate physical and emotional health as determined by health examination (Health form provided upon acceptance to the program).

2. In order to continue in the ADN program, students must earn a minimum grade of C in all nursing and other required courses.

3. The college does not provide transportation to clinical facilities.

4. Students with prior nursing education should refer to the Advanced Placement Program.

5. A criminal background check is required after acceptance to the program and prior to NURADN 6.

6. Effective Fall 2007, students must pass a diagnostic assessment test (basic math, English, reading, and critical thinking) prior to program enrollment. Students who fail to achieve a passing score will be required to complete additional pre-nursing course work.



APPLICATION FORM

Download the application instructions and application form (PDF files):

Application Form

Application Form Instructions and Checklist

Advanced Placement Application Form Instructions and Checklist




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