- High school graduate or GED

- NURS 100: Nurse's Aide 

- NURS 111: Drug Dosage Calculations for Healthcare Providers

- BIOL 110: Human Anatomy  

- BIOl 112: Human Physiology 

- HES 170: Introduction to Nutrition 

NOTE: NURS 118 (Medical Terminology) is not required by strongly recommended. 

The next nursing cohort start date will be August 2026. The application period will open in January 2026.

Please refer to the "Apply to Vocational Nursing" link on the right side of your screen for more information. 

The following immunizations and screenings are required by our partner clinical sites. It is highly recommended that prospective students begin tracking down childhood immunization records, and/or begin any required vaccine series. 

• TB Screening: A 2-step PPD test is required, or a quantiferon gold blood test for tuberculosis.
• Measles, Mump, Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (TDaP)
• Hepatits B
• Seasonal Influenza
• COVID-19: While this is not required at this time, it is highly recommended that students obtain an annual booster.