Admission requirements

In order to be admitted into our LPN to RN ASN program, we require our applicants to have the following:

1. Official High School transcripts or G.E.D. test scores.
2. Official college transcripts on file for all completed prerequisite science and general education courses and non-elective courses.
3. Official transcript of a completed practical nursing program.
4. Passing score of 58 or greater on the ATI TEAS Test pre – entrance screening exam, including verbal ability, math and science. Information on study packages for the TEAS exam can be found by visiting ATITesting.com. Scoring at or above the minimum passing composite score indicates you have passed the pre–entrance exam. Passing the pre-entrance exam does not guarantee admission.
5. Satisfaction of the pre–entrance exam may occur in one of the following options:
   • Passing score of 58 or greater on the ATI TEAS test
   • Passing score of 78 or greater on the Multilevel PAX exam
   • Passing score of 18 or greater on the ACT exam
   • Passing score of 980 or greater on the SAT exam
   • Passing composite score of 60 on the HESI A2 exam
   • Demonstrate evidence of a previously earned associate degree or higher degree from a post-secondary institution in the United States.
   • Demonstrate evidence of a previously earned associate degree or higher degree from another country validated from an approved United States Department of Education provider of validation and translation services
6. Completed application.
7. Current and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Florida.
8. Completed Background check.
9. American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR completed by the first day of school and remaining in effect until graduation.

The following are not required for application, but must be completed or show evidence indicating completion before full admission to the program:

1. Completion of the medical form by a licensed approved health care provider.
2. A negative tuberculin skin test (PPD), QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT), or negative Chest X-Ray
3. Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps (MMR), and Varicella titers or proof of immunity by a licensed approved healthcare provider.
4. Drug screen showing no illegal drugs
5. Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccine Series completion or declaration form completed.
6. Evidence of current Flu vaccine or declination form completed.

Expenses relating to all admission requirements are incurred by the applicant / student.

Official high school transcripts from a country other than the United States must be translated into English and validated as equivalent to a United States high school education by a United States Department of Education approved provider of translation and validation services. The Associate Dean validates high school transcripts from within the U.S.

All general education and science courses must be taken at an accredited college or university. All pre-requisite general education and science courses must be completed prior to enrolling in the nursing courses. The following list of courses constitutes the 27 credits of science and general education courses required of all LPN to RN Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program applicants.

*Psychology electives. The student must take 3 credits of any of the following electives or similar courses.

• CLP 1006 Psychology of Personal Effectiveness (3 credits)
• CLP 2000 Dynamics of Behavior (3 credits)
• PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)

**Sociology. The student must take 3 credits of any of the following electives or similar courses.

• SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• SYG 2010 Social Problems (3 credits)
• ISS 1120 The Social Environment (3 credits)