Applicants are considered for admission when they meet general College admission requirements (see Graduation in the Academic Information) and have:

1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 with no grade below a “C” (2.00). Diploma graduates who do not have college credit for Associate degree cognate courses must complete each required course with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) and earn a cumulative cognate GPA of 2.50 before being considered for admission to the Baccalaureate Degree Program (see Diploma Graduates in the Nursing section for more information).
2. A current license to practice as a registered nurse in their state of residence or practice. If the student is a new or international graduate, the applicant must be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
3. Three satisfactory recommendations submitted on FHCHS recommendation forms. Recommendations submitted at the time of initial application to the College will meet this requirement for FHCHS students enrolled in non-nursing courses.¹ All applicants must submit a recommendation from an employer/supervisor if employed within the last five years. Applicants who graduated within the last five years must submit a recommendation from their basic nursing program faculty.²

It is recommended that applicants who lack recent work experience in nursing (five years or more) take an RN refresher course prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses.

¹ Recommendation forms expire after three years of receipt by the Office of Enrollment Services.

² Further references or information regarding character, attitude, or coping ability may be required.