Admission Requirements

• NLN Comprehensive PN exam score administered within the last two years. (This requirement must be met before any other requirements).
• Attendance at an information session. (This requirement must be met before an application is given).
• Completed application and submission of application fee.
• Completion of two professional references. Individuals serving as references must have known the candidate for a minimum of one year and may not be a relative of the applicant.
• Official High School transcripts or G.E.D. test scores.
• Official college transcripts for all general education courses.
• Official transcripts for the practical nursing program attended.
• Current LPN license in the State of Florida.

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

• Completion of the physical examination form supplied by the college and conducted by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.
• Negative Tuberculin skin test or negative Chest X-Ray, positive Rubella titer, positive Varicella titer, and positive Rubeola titer. In the event that titers are negative or if the student chooses, vaccination with MMR or Varicella is taken.
• Background check.
• Alcohol\Drug screen showing no illegal drugs or alcohol intake done at Mercy Hospital.
• Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccine Series completion or declination form completed.
• Health Care Provider CPR completed by the first day of class and remain in effect until graduation.

For more information please view our brochure or call (305) 285-2777.