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LPN to Diploma Program Application

A graduate of an NLN accredited/state approved program for Licensed Practical or Vocational Nursing may be eligible for admission to the first semester of the junior year.

Admission Criteria

  1. A completed application with non-refundable application. fee.

  2. Three professional letters of recommendation - Friends and/or family are not acceptable.

  3. Official high school transcript or GED.

  4. Official transcript from an NLN accredited/state approved School of Practical/Vocational Nursing.

  5. Validation of successful completion of basic high school or college Chemistry.

  6. Validation of active LPN / PN License..

  7. All applicants must take the computerized HESI Admissions Test:

  8. All applicants must complete the ATI Nursing Challenge.

  9. Applications who have taken any of the following college based curriculum requirements may receive transfer credits by submission of an official transcript validating successful completion of same.
  • Anatomy
  • 4 credits
  • Physiology
  • 4 credits
  • Microbiology
  • 4 credits
  • General Psychology *
  • 3 credits
  • General Sociology *
  • 3 credits
  • Developmental Psychology *
  • 3 credits
  • Medical Ethics
  • 3 credits
  • Nutrition
  • 3 credits
  • Pharmacology
  • 3 credits
  • Dosage Calculation for Medications
  • 3 credits
      33 Credits
       
    * May CLEP this course  


    Advanced Placement Process

    Once notice of acceptance into the program has been received, placement proceeds in the following manner:

    • Payment of a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee to the School of Nursing.

    • Completion of a pre-entrance physical exam at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.


    All LPN to Diploma Applicants are required to satisfy all general admission requirements for the School of Nursing.


    Link to School of Nursing
    'APPLICATION'