Practical Nursing Application and Admissions

Program Timelines and Application Cycles

• Full-Time LPN Program

  • Application Cycle: April 15th – 4 pm on June 1st
  • Program Duration: Fall to Spring

• Part-Time Hybrid LPN Program

  • Application Cycle: December 1st – 4 pm on January 15th
  • Program Duration: Spring to Summer (next year)

• Part-Time Hybrid Weekend Program

  • Application Cycle: March 1st - 4 pm on April 15th
  • Program Duration: Summer to Fall (next year)

Below is a list of the application requirements to help guide you through the process.

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Application Requirements

1. Complete All Prerequisite Coursework
   Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.5 or higher, and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for all prerequisite courses. Our admissions process awards points for completed prerequisites, and those in progress cannot be granted points. This means that your application may be considered less competitive compared to candidates who have completed all their prerequisites by the time of application submission.

Required Prerequisite Courses

• BIO& 160 or BIO& 211: General Biology with Lab or Majors Cellular (5 credits)
• BIO& 241: Anatomy & Physiology I (5 credits)
• BIO& 242: Anatomy & Physiology II (5 credits)
• CMST& 101, 210, 220, 230, or 240: Communication Studies (5 credits)
• ENGL& 101: English Composition (5 credits)
• MATH& 146 or MATH 256: Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Business and Social Science (5 credits)
• NUTR& 101: Nutrition (5 credits)
• PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
• PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology (5 credits)

• Transfer Courses: Courses completed at another institution must be from a regionally accredited institution and equivalent in content to those offered at Green River College. Courses part of a technical program (e.g., NAC, MA, Surgical-Tech) are not eligible.

• There is no expiration on prerequisites for the LPN program at Green River College. Courses completed in previous years will still be considered valid for admission.
• AP Courses: 

  To satisfy certain prerequisites for the Nursing program, AP scores can be used as follows:

  1. Psychology (PSYC& 100):

     • A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Psychology exam is required.

  2. English Composition (ENGL& 101):

     • A score of 4 or 5 on the AP English Language and Composition exam is required.

  3. Statistics (MATH& 146):

     • A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Statistics exam is required.
  4. Biology (BIO& 160):
     • A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Biology exam is required.
• Prerequisites In-Progress: To be eligible for the part-time online LPN program, applicants must have completed all nine prerequisite courses before submitting their application. Applications from individuals who are still completing prerequisites at the time of submission will not be considered. For the full-time program and part-time hybrid program, applicants can apply with prerequisites in-progress, however, incomplete or in-progress prerequisites will make your application less competitive. 

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Steps to Apply

1. Apply to Green River College

   • Complete an application for Green River College and obtain a student ID number.

2. Submit Official Transcripts

   • Have official transcripts sent to Green River College from all colleges you have attended. Complete the Transcript Evaluation Request as part of the process.
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3. Obtain Required Certifications and Documentation

   • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card: Only AHA BLS certifications are accepted for clinical placements. Visit the AHA Basic Life Support Training Page to locate a class near you.

4. Complete Immunization Requirements

   • Immunizations and Tests:
     • Two-step TB Test
     • Influenza
     • Hepatitis B
     • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
     • Varicella
     • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
     • COVID-19 (booster included)

Each step is critical to ensuring readiness for the LPN program. For additional assistance, contact the Nursing Program Office at Green River College.