Nursing - PN

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Applicants must meet HGTC admission requirements prior to completing a nursing application. Applicants will be accepted into the Nursing - PN program by completing a weighted admission form. Students with the highest scores will receive admission to the program. A waiting list of applicants will not be maintained for future admission. An applicant who receives notification that he/she was not admitted to the program must resubmit the Nursing - PN Application by the program application deadline date to be considered for admission to the next available class. Program admissions application is available above under admissions information.

• Criminal Background Check 
• Urine Drug Screening 
• Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record Form indicating the candidate can perform the physical tasks required in the program prior to enrollment in the first nursing course.
• Complete and pass the General Hospital Orientation.
• Proof of CPR certification for Health Care Providers prior to enrollment in the first nursing course and throughout curriculum.
• GPA of 2.5 or better on all required general education and support courses. A minimum grade of "C" is also required in all courses required for Nursing - PN.
• Have met one of the following two admission options:
  • Be eligible for BIO 210, ENG 101 and MAT 155 or equivalent and taken the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS-V) with a minimum score of 65 and at least a 2.5 GPA for the Practical Nursing core courses completed. Scores are valid for 2 years from date of testing. Students may retest every 3 months. (BIO has a 5 year time limit and Math has a 10 year time limit). 
  • Have taken the TEAS-V within the last 2 years and scored a minimum of 58.7 and successful completion of all 5 Health Science Nursing Core Courses  (BIO 210, BIO 211, ENG 101, MAT 155 or equivalent and PSY 201) with a minimum grade of "C" and a GPA of at least 2.5. (BIO has a 5 year time limit and math has a 10 year time limit.)
• Payment of a non-refundable tuition deposit.
• All applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the semester of admittance to PNR 110
• For students seeking transfer credits from other institutions, see the Nursing Student Handbook.
• Other expenses for which you are responsible may include, but are not limited to: purchasing scrubs and shoes, gas and transportation to clinical sites, Licensing Exam fees of $300 -$400.

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all PNR-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. Grade below "C" are considered course failures. For further information regarding progression, see the Nursing Student Handbook.

Curriculum Sequence

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

48

Total Credit Hours

48