Nursing FAQs

For the Spring semester, the application period is normally September 1–15.

For the Summer or Fall semesters, the application period is normally February 1–14.

Yes, all applicants must apply to RHC before submitting their application and official transcripts.

Yes, all students must have an SSN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to sit for the state board examination.

Yes, a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate is required if you have not completed your Associates, Bachelors, or Masters Degree. Foreign school transcripts must be evaluated by an approved transcript evaluation service.

No, students must request official transcripts from all colleges or educational institutions be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Students should contact the Admissions Office to ensure receipt of the transcripts. (Note: Transcripts from RHC do not need to be requested.)

Students are not required to see a counselor but can if they choose. Students are strongly recommended to attend one of the Nursing Information Sessions before making a counseling appointment.

Yes, transfer students are accepted if space is available and they must submit all necessary documentation with their application.

Yes, international students are accepted if space is available and they must submit all necessary documentation with their application.

The recency for science prerequisites for the ADN (RN) Program is 7 years.

The recency for science and psychology prerequisites for the LVN Program is 5 years.

The required prerequisites for the ADN (RN) Program are:

• Anatomy (with a lab)
• Physiology (with a lab)
• Microbiology (with a lab)
• English 101
• Math and reading proficiencies

The required prerequisites for the LVN Program are:

• HS60 (Health Science Core Class offered at RHC) or Anatomy (equivalent to Bio 125)
• Psychology 101
• Math and reading proficiencies

The minimum overall GPA requirement is 2.5.