Admission Requirements - Practical Nursing Program

The course is open to any interested person who:

1. Is a legal resident of Pennsylvania. Residents of other states will be considered for admission. Cost of tuition is increased for out of state residents.
2. Is a high school graduate with an official transcript from an accredited school or its equivalent.
3. Is in good health.
4. Is of good moral character.
5. Has a sincere interest in learning.
6. Manifests ability to learn as indicated by interview, references and transcripts. Minimum scores must be achieved on the pre-entrance exam. The pre-entrance exam is administered at the Center for Arts and Technology, Brandywine Campus or the Chester County Technical College High School. Pre-entrance scores from other facilities will not be accepted.
   • Results of the pre-entrance exam must meet the minimum criteria for entrance. Remediation will be suggested as needed. A pharmacology course is mandated if the pre-entrance score in math is within a pre-determined range. The pre-entrance exam may only be re-taken once. Applicants must wait three months (90 days) to retake the exam. If the minimum scores are not achieved, the applicant will not be admitted.
7. Has required CPR certification after orientation and during enrollment.
8. Has a PA Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and a FBI Cogent fingerprint report. PA police criminal/child abuse/FBI Cogent record will be evaluated by the director of the program on an individual basis. If the applicant has lived in PA for less than two years, a Department of Aging FBI background check will also be required. The Department of Aging FBI background check is different than the FBI Cogent fingerprint report.
9. Has evidence of legal immigration or citizenship to be eligible. We do not enroll students with F-1 immigration status.
10. Mandatory drug screening is required for enrollment and may occur periodically while enrolled in the program.

Candidates for advanced standing in the Practical Nursing Program will be evaluated on an individual basis. Enrollment is restricted due to academic and clinical space availability.