Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements for the LPN Program

Applicants to the Certificate in Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Radians College must submit the following:

• A completed application form.
• Payment of the non-refundable application fee.
• An official high school transcript showing at least a 2.00 (C) cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 point scale) or an official GED certificate with passing scores.
• International secondary students must have a transcript which indicates “pass” for all subjects.
• Successful passage of the Pre-Admissions Placement Examination in the areas of mathematics and English Language skills. A non-refundable testing fee will be collected at the time of the examination.
• A personal interview with the Director of Admissions & Records or designee.
• Two references from previous teachers or employers.
• Financial counseling with the Director of Student Finance.
• A current certificate of health received from a licensed, practicing physician or certified nurse practitioner.
• Proof of health insurance coverage (required before admission to clinical study).
• Documentation of the required tests or immunizations: Tuberculosis Skin Test at least annually (PPD) or Chest X-ray at least annually if PPD is positive, VDRL annually, MMR and Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD) within the last 10 years, Varicella Titer and Hepatitis B Vaccine (series of 3 injections).
• Drug Test: Applicants must go to B & W Lab, 3140 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Results must be sent by the lab directly to Radians College (required before clinicals).
• A current CPR certificate for Health Care Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association; current CPR certification must be maintained throughout the nursing program.
• Satisfactory background check: Radians College secures this background check through Kroll Background America, Inc. A Social Security Number is required and must be obtained prior to being admitted to Radians College. A fee for this service is charged.

Transfer Credit Policy

Radians College recognizes prior learning of admitted students by waiving requirements or awarding equivalent credit for comparable courses required for the program. Such courses must have been completed within a reasonable period of time prior to admission at an accredited college or university with satisfactory grades presented on official transcripts.

Credits awarded for foreign credentials are based on official credentials evaluation from one of the following organizations: World Education Services, Inc. (WES); or Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE).

NOTE: Radians College will not accept transfer credits in Nursing from other Practical Nursing or Associate Degree in Registered Nursing programs.