Requirements for Admission to the Nursing Program
The applicant interested in entering the Nursing program must meet the following requirements and submit all the requested materials at one time to the appropriate admissions office by May 1.

1. ASN admission requirements for any student without prior college credits. Applicants would need to apply directly to Freshman Admissions. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
a. An official high school transcript or proof of General Equivalency Diploma (GED) high school equivalency.

b. successful completion of a minimum of 16 Units including

c. Applicants from high school must have a minimum 3.25 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)

d. Students who have graduated from high school within five years of application date must have an SAT minimum composite score of 1000 (a minimum SAT verbal of 500 preferred) or an ACT score of 23. A student who has graduated from high school over five years from the date of his/her La Roche College application will not be required to take the SAT or ACT.

e. Completion of the TEAS exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with required score. Each applicant is permitted to take this exam only one time in order to be considered for admission. For an explanation of the TEAS exam and registration,CLICK HERE

f. Mathematics and English classes will depend on placement testing scores and high school GPAs. Placement exams will be waived if the applicant has a bachelor's degree or associate's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0

g. Completion of chemistry is required prior to acceptance to the Nursing Program. Acceptable chemistry courses include one unit of high school chemistry with a grade of "B" or better or a grade of "C" or better in a four hour college chemistry course (CHEM1001/CHEM1003 or equivalent). Any chemistry course must have been taken within ten years of application date to La Roche College. If it has been more than ten years, a chemistry course must be taken prior to admission to the program. The prerequisite of chemistry may be waived for the applicant with a degree in science or health related fields, as determined by the Nursing Department.

2. ASN admission requirements for transfer and adult students. Applicants would need to apply directly to The Graduate Studies and Adult Education Office. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

a. Transfer or adult students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a transfer institution.

b. Applicants must have achieved a passing grade of a "C" or better in all related science courses.

c. Applicants must have achieved a grade of a "B" or better in a high school chemistry course or a grade of a "C" or better in a college chemistry course (within the last 10 years) or completion of ABC Chemistry with a grade of at least a "B".

d. Transfer credits taken in the sciences BIOL1023 and BIOL1024 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II), BIOL1015 (Microbiology for Health Sciences), and NSCI1025 (Normal and Clinical Nutrition)must be taken within the last five years at the time of application to meet the requirements for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree.

e. Completion of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with required score. Each applicant is permitted to take this exam only one time in order to be considered for admission. For an explanation of the TEAS exam and registration, CLICK HERE

**Nursing Courses from other programs will not be accepted as transfer credits.

3. Advanced Standing for the Licensed Practical Nurse: Applicants would need to apply directly to the Graduate Studies and Adult Education Office. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

a. Candidates must have graduated from an NLNAC approved practical nursing program with a minimum of a "C" or better in all courses

b. Have a minimum of one year clinical LPN experience in acute or long term care within the last five years (requires verification from employer) prior to application admission.

c. Completion of the following prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better: Anatomy and Physiology I and Microbiology for Health Sciences adn pre or co-requisities with a grade of "C" or better: Anatomy and Physiology II and Clinical Nutrition.

d. Completion of chemistry prior to acceptance to the Nursing Program. Acceptable chemistry courses include one unit of high school chemistry with a grade of "B" or better or a grade of "C" or better in a four hour college chemistry course (CHEM1001/CHEM1003 or equivalent). Any chemistry course must have been taken with in ten years of application date to La Roche College. If it has been more than ten years, a chemistry course must be taken prior to admission into the program. The prerequisite of chemistry may be waived for the applicant with a degree in science or health related fields, as determined by the Nursing Department.

e. A copy of the applicant's current license in good standing to practice in Pennsylvania and an official transcript form the practical nursing program must be submitted.

f. Licensed Practical Nurses must successfully complete NURU2005: LPN to RN Transition course.

g. Completion of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with required score. Each applicant is permitted to take this exam only one time in order to be considered for admission. For an explanation of the TEAS exam and registration,CLICK HERE

4. International Students: Applicants would need to apply directly to the Graduate Studies and Adult Education Office. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

a. Students are admitted as "Undeclared Major"

b. Completed college placement and ESL (confirmation in writing from ESL faculty that student has completed all ESL requirements).

c. Applicants must have achieved a grade of "B" or better in a high school chemistry course or a grade of "C" or better in a college chemistry course (within the last ten years) or completion of ABC Chemistry with a grade of at least a "B".

d. Completion of the TEAS exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with required score. Each applicant is permitted to take this exam only one time in order to be considered for admission. For an explanation of the TEAS exam and registration,CLICK HERE

Admissions Processes (For All Students)

Initial admission to the nursing program is in the Fall Semester only. All applications for the Nursing program must be received by May 1. Applications received after the deadline may be considered on an individual basis with exceptional circumstances.

The applicant must meet all admission requirements as stated and the following materials must be submitted for review:

Once accepted into the Associate of Science in nursing program, students must meet the health requirements before enrolling in any nursing courses. The health requirement forms will be sent to prospective students with their acceptance letter.

The health requirements include:

1. A physical examination is required. For patient safety, clinical facilities utilized by the Department of Nursing require proof of a satisfactory physical exam and current proof of immunizations. For assurance of patient safety, an initial drug screen is required and a random drug screen may be required at any point during the program.

2. An FBI and criminal background check are both required*

3. Child Abuse clearance is required*

4. Serum Drug Screening is required*

5. The applicant must submit documentation of the following:

**Click here for link to background check instructions

Once all documentation is obtained, all forms should be returned to nursing department staff/faculty.

Students who fail to provide written documentation of the mandatory health requirements will not be permitted in any clinical area.

Faculty reserve the right to recommend a student's withdrawal from the program for reasons of health.

Each student is responsible for: