Admission and Tuition

Below we'll cover the application process and the criteria we look for when reviewing applications. You'll also be able to quickly reference the tuition and fees for this program, and find information about applying for financial aid. 

Application   

All applicants are responsible for submitting or completing the following:

• Completed application for admission, with non-refundable application fee
• Documentation of high school graduation, GED completion, or other state approved equivalency credential
• Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended (if applicable)

LPN-RN applicants must hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing. The Department of Admissions will verify this through your state licensing agency. 

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an American high school or college may be asked to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Admission Criteria

The Admissions team evaluates all applicants on the following minimum criteria and prerequisites outlined below. 

• Evidence of graduation from an accredited high school, completion of a GED with a minimum standard score of 150 for each test, or completion of the HiSET with a minimum standard score of 45
• A strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and science

Prerequisites

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• At least one 3-credit college (non-developmental) math course with a final grade of C+ or higher. *LPN graduates of board approved vocational technical nursing programs will be reviewed individually for non-developmental math equivalency
• At least one 4-credit college life science course with a laboratory component with a final grade of C+ or higher
• Pass the fee-based Fundamentals of Nursing HESI (one attempt allowed) and the fee-based Maternity/Pediatrics HESI (two attempts allowed) exams with a minimum score of 850 on each

ATI TEAS Exam
All applicants must submit ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores. The ATI TEAS scores must be from an official testing center and submitted as part of the application. A minimum score in each section of the TEAS is as follows: 

Students may repeat the ATI TEAS a total of 2 times within 12 months (365 days) of taking the exam. Results are valid for 3 years from the acceptance term. 

Accepted students will be required to meet with an academic advisor at least two weeks prior to beginning their first term, and may be required to have a My Academic Plan (MAP)

Notes:
Summer is a non-traditional semester; some students may not take professional clinical courses during summer term due to scheduling. 

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor or give us a call at (617) 322-3575.