Selection Criteria
Articulating students (LVNs and Paramedics) are admitted in April and begin class in June. Usually, there are far more applicants who meet the minimum application/admission criteria than space will allow. Out of the 12 points possible, applicants will be ranked by their total points. The top 30 students will be offered admission. This ranking for placement will be based on:
| | Category | Explanation | Possible Points |
1. | Average of GPA in:
BIOL 2401
BIOL 2402
PSYC 2301
PSYC 2314
ENGL 1301
RNSG 1301 | Figure the average of your GPA in these courses. Minimum required:
2.5 | 4 |
2. | Total number of credits completed for academic courses completed for the Professional Nursing Program (minimum 2.5 GPA) 20 credit hours of academic prereqisites plus 14 hours of other required courses {BIOL 2420 Medical Microbiology, SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology, SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech or SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication, Fine Arts/Humanities elective (see list on page 90 of Lone Star College System catalog), and Kinesiology Physical Activity couse (1 credit hour)} |
Scale
30-34 hrs . . . 4 pts
24-29 hrs . . . 3 pts
20-23 hrs . . . 2 pts | 4 |
3. |
HESI Entrance Exam
Reading __________ Grammar _________ Math ____________
| Reading: Minimum score = 70 Grammar (no minimum score) Math: Minimum
score = 70
For points: Reading score divided by 25 | 4 |
Total points possible | 12 |
!!IMPORTANT!! Completion of the required coursework will significantly increase your chances of acceptance into the program.