Frequently Asked Questions:

Question (Q): What can you tell me about HESI registration?

Answer (A): The cost for the HESI test is $60.00. Registration will begin on August 1st. Testing will be in September. Please watch the web site (under HESI Testing) by July 1st for specific instructions and dates for ADN HESI testing.

Question (Q): How do I calculate my admission criteria?

Answer (A): Use the following equation to calculate your admission criteria

(GPA_________ x 25) x 0.25 =__________

((# Credits________ / 26) x 100) x 0.25=___________

(HESI average_________) x 0.5=____________

Total Pre-admission Score_____________

Q: What should my Pre-admission Score be?

A: The closer your score is to a 100, the better your chances to be one of the top students.
After the admission process has been completed, you will be informed by mail of your status and the qualifying score for the fall class.

Q: What if my score is the same as another student?

A: Your Cumulative Score on the HESI will be used if needed for a tie breaker.

Q: How long will it take for me to know if I have been accepted into the program?

A: You will be notified of your acceptance/placement by the end of October for winter admission.

Q: How do I calculate my grade point average (GPA)?

A: Each letter grade has a corresponding grade point. The GPA is calculated as follows: total grade points earned divided by the number of credit hours attempted =GPA.

Q: What if my credits are transferred from another college?

A: All transfer credits required for the nursing program are evaluated by the Registrar. Transfer credit is granted based upon the number of credits earned at the transfer institution. For example, if your Introduction to Psychology transfer class was 3 credits, you will only receive 3 credits for the SC4 PSY-180 class, not the actual 4 credits earned at SC4. Likewise, if you completed a 4-credit-hour transfer Introduction to Political Science class, you will only receive the 3 credits earned in the SC4 PS-101 class and one general political science credit. However, only the 3 credits will apply toward the RN Admission process.

Q: What are the Biology (BIO) and Pathophysiology (HE-224) pre- requirements for entry into the Transition Program?

A: The BIO & HE-224 requirements are as follows:

• Successful completion of HE-224 must be completed within 5 years of admission to the program. Please note: Beginning Oct. 1, 2013, all transition candidates will need to complete BIO 272 prior to taking HE-224.
• LPN to ADN candidates:
  • Must have BIO-160 or BIO-271 (formerly BIO-171) and BIO-272 (formerly BIO-172) completed with a "C" or better to register for HE-224.
  • Must have HE-224 completed with a "C" or better to be considered for the start of the program (winter term).
  • If HE-224 is completed with a "C-" or below and your BIO is greater than 5 years old, you must successfully complete BIO-172 and repeat HE-224 before you can be considered for admission.