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Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements for the RN Degree Program

The Associate Degree in Registered Nursing offered by Radians College consists of two phases – the Pre-Requisite Phase and the Clinical Nursing Phase.

General Education Phase

The General Education Phase consists of 31 semester credits of classroom instruction in General Education courses and general academic subjects.

The minimum admissions requirements for the Pre-Requisite Phase of the RN degree program are:

  • Evidence of high school completion or GED scores: Evidence of high school completion; or U.S. General Education Development (GED) exam average score of 50 and no standard score below 40 on any of the five tests. Not necessary if applicant has earned at least 24 semester credits at the College level and submits a signed attestation that applicant has completed high school or equivalent.
  • Pre-Admission Placement Examination: Applicants must achieve satisfactory scores on a Pre-Admission Placement Examination in mathematics and English language skills. Placement exams are administered at Radians College according to a schedule of exams.
  • Background Check: Radians College will secure a background check on all applicants 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.
  • Social Security Number: Students must provide a valid Social Security number prior to admission to Radians College. The Social Security number is required for mandatory background checks when entering the clinical phase of study.
  • Personal Interview: Applicants must satisfactorily complete a personal interview with designated academic and financial officials at Radians College.

Clinical Nursing Phase

Students must complete the General Education Phase at Radians College or another institution to be eligible for admission to the Clinical Nursing Phase at Radians College. Admission to the Clinical Nursing Phase is granted only to students with above average grades. Minimum requirements are:

  • Grade Point Average: Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Pre-Admission Placement Examination: Applicants must achieve satisfactory scores on a Pre-Admission Placement Examination in mathematics and English language skills as specified by the college. Placement Exams are administered at Radians College according to a schedule of exams.
  • General Education: Applicants for the Clinical Nursing Phase must demonstrate successful completion of a minimum of 31 semester credits of prescribed courses as shown below with no grade below “C” and a minimum grade point average of 2.75.

    BIOL 111 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 hrs)
    BIOL 112 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 hrs)
    BIOL 150 – Microbiology (4 hrs)
    CHEM 105 – Introduction to Chemistry (4 hrs)
    MATH 101 – College Mathematics (3 hrs)
    ENGL 101 – English Composition (3 hrs)
    ENGL 102 – Research & Literature (3 hrs)
    PSYC 105 – Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)
    PSYC 210 – Developmental Psychology (3 hrs)
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    TOTAL – 31 semester hours

  • Personal Interview: Applicants must complete a personal interview with an admissions representative.
  • Certificate of Health: Applicants must submit a current certificate of health received from a licensed practicing physician or a certified nurse practitioner.
  • Documentation of Required Tests and Immunizations: Applicants must have a Tuberculosis Skin Test at least annually (PPD) or a chest X-ray 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: Prior to admission to the Clinical Nursing Phase, applicants must submit to a drug test. Results must be sent by the lab directly to Radians College.
  • CPR Certificate for Health Care Providers (BLS): Students must earn a CPR certificate for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association. Current CPR certification must be maintained throughout the nursing program.
  • Satisfactory fulfillment of all financial obligations to Radians College.

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: No credit will be transferred for courses in the Clinical Nursing phase of the program.

Associates Degree Program: Specific transfer credit policies affecting the pre-requisite courses for the degree program in Registered Nursing are as follows:

  • Up to 31 semester credits will be accepted if the courses are comparable to the General Education courses required for admission to the clinical nursing component.
  • Only grades of “C” or better will be accepted.
  • Courses must have been completed within the past seven years if they are determined to be equivalent to BIOL 112, BIOL 150, CHEM 105, ENGL 102, or PSYC 210. Other classes may be older.
  • For courses with laboratory components, both the theory and lab portions of the courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Space Availability

Space is limited in the Clinical Nursing Phase. Admission is granted to the most qualified students, with preference given to students who completed their General Education Phase at Radians College.