Admissions

This program admits students once a year to the RN Program and the LPN to RN Program.

Opens: July 1

Deadline: March 1

Admission requirements

• Graduation from high school or satisfactory performance on the General Education Development Test.
• High school or college completion of one credit in mathematics and two credits in science* (algebra, biology and chemistry preferred).

*LPN to RN applicants are only required to complete one credit in mathematics and one credit in science.

How to apply

1. Apply online or download a printable application to mail in.
2. Pay a $25 non-refundable application fee. You have three options to complete payment:
   • Pay online at www.firelands.com. Select “Pay my bill” then Firelands Regional Medical Center. Be sure to put FRMCSN App Fee in place of account number.
   • Call the cashier at (419) 557-5425 and inform them payment is for the School of Nursing.
   • Cash, check or money order may be dropped off or mailed to the school.
3. Submit an officiate high school transcript, including, if applicable, a GED test score.
4. Submit all official transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended.
5. Submit character references
   1. Regular RN Program AND Transfer Students: Professional Reference Form provided by the school will need to be submitted from three individuals who know the applicant (teachers, clergy, employers or counselors.) A relative or friend may not give a reference.
   2. LPN to RN Program Students: Professional Reference Form filled out by one director/supervisor from your current place of employment.

Once your application is complete, the School of Nursing will contact the applicant to schedule:

• The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) unless the applicant has an earned baccalaureate degree from a nationally accredited institution
• Personal interview with the director and registrar/bursar