Admission to Nursing Programs

Nursing (RN) Generic Program-Associate in Science

Completed applications, including all admission requirements, must be received by the Admissions and Student Records office within the following time frame:

January admission: July 17 through 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 (Porter Campus and West Campus)

August admission: April 10 through 7:30 p.m. on May 8 (East Campus, Porter Campus and West Campus)

Note: If the application deadline falls on a day the College is closed, the application will be accepted on the next day the College is open for business.

Note: Students who fail to attend the term for which limited-access admission is granted must reapply to the program.

Application and Admission Requirements

1. Completed PHSC application and application fee
2. Completed Associate Degree in Nursing/Generic Track application and limited access application fee
3. Official high school transcript indicating graduation and receipt of standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of high school equivalency diploma
4. Official transcript from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC
5. Official scores from external agencies as appropriate for prerequisite courses (ex: AP, CLEP, IB, etc.)
6. Submit one valid report from the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test. The TEAS reports are valid for two years. The TEAS may be repeated for a total of three times per calendar year. However, there must be a minimum of 30 days between testing. Fourth and subsequent attempts will be invalid. To be eligible to apply to this program, a minimum of Proficient or higher in the ATI Academic Preparedness Category must be achieved on the TEAS
7. The composite score from a valid TEAS report will be used as a component of the ranking process for admission
8. Copy of current driver's license. (P.O. boxes will not be used for residency preference in the selection process.) If a driver's license or equivalent is not submitted as proof of residency, the application will be processed as a nonresident application.
9. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
10. GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following prerequisite courses and complete each with at least a grade of "C" or higher:

BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

BSC 1085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

PSY 1012 Introduction to Psychology

MCB 2010 Microbiology

MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab

CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 

Note: Once an application packet is submitted, it cannot be amended.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet minimum requirements by the deadline dates will be ranked based upon their prerequisite GPA and performance on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test. Residents of Pasco and Hernando counties will receive preference over out-of-district residents.

An explanation of TEAS selection criteria can be found on the "Admission Criteria" link on the PHSC website program page for the PN and RN programs.

Nursing (RN) ADN Transition Program (LPN and Paramedic)-Associate in Science

Completed applications, including all admission requirements, must be received by the Admissions and Student Records office within the following time frame:

Paramedic Transition:

June admission: April 10 through 7:30 p.m. on May 8 (West Campus-odd years only)

October admission: July 17 through 7:30 p.m. on August 14 (Porter Campus)

LPN Transition:

January admission: July 17 through 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 (Porter Campus)

August admission: April 10 through 7:30 p.m. on May 8 (North Campus and West Campus - Campus assigned by Nursing department)

Note: If the application deadline falls on a day the College is closed, the application will be accepted on the next day the College is open for business.

Note: Students who fail to attend the term for which limited access admission is granted must reapply to the program. Admission requirements for the LPN/Paramedic Transition Program are under review and are subject to change. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor or visit the PHSC website for updates.

The ADN/Paramedic Transition program is offered contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Applicants to the ADN/Paramedic Transition program will be selected to begin their first course, NUR 1006 and NUR 1006L, during the summer or fall term.

Practical Nursing-Certificate

Completed applications, including all admission requirements, must be received by the Admissions and Student Records office within the following time frame:

January admission: Aug. 28 through 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 (Porter Campus and West Campus)

August admission: May 22 through 7:30 p.m. on June 15 (North Campus and West Campus)

Note: If the application deadline falls on a day the College is closed, the application will be accepted on the next day the College is open for business.

Note: Students who fail to attend the term for which admission is granted must reapply to the program.

Application and Admission Requirements

1. Completed PHSC application and application fee
2. Completed Practical Nursing Program application and limited access application fee
3. Official high school transcript indicating graduation and receipt of standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma
4. Submit one valid report from the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test. The TEAS reports are valid for two years. The TEAS may be repeated for a total of three times per calendar year. However, there must be a minimum of 30 days between testing. Fourth and subsequent attempts will be invalid. To be eligible to apply to this program, a minimum of Proficient or higher in the ATI Academic Preparedness Category must be achieved on the TEAS. 
5. Copy of current driver's license. (P.O. boxes will not be used for residency preference in the selection process). If a driver's license, or equivalent, is not submitted as proof of residency, the application will be processed as a nonresident application.

Note: Once an application packet is submitted, it cannot be amended.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet minimum requirements as of the deadline dates will be ranked based upon performance on the TEAS.

Residents of Pasco and Hernando counties will receive preference over out-of-district residents.

An explanation of TEAS selection criteria can be found on the "TEAS FAQ" link on the PHSC website program page for the PN and RN programs.

Transfer Procedures for Nursing Programs

Students requesting transfer into the Associate in Science (AS) nursing programs will be accepted on a space-available basis.

1. Submit a PHSC admissions application and application fee, an official high school transcript indicating graduation and receipt of standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of high school equivalency diploma. Submit an official transcript from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC. Submit official scores from external agencies as appropriate for prerequisite courses (i.e., AP, CLEP, IB, etc.). Students are required to meet current PHSC program prerequisite course requirements for consideration of transfer.
2. Schedule an appointment with an advisor for assistance with transfer procedures
3. Once admitted to PHSC, submit a Nursing Program application and a receipt showing that the limited access/selected admissions application fee has been paid to the Admissions and Student Records office. Students will be sent a letter of response once their nursing application has been received and processed.
4. After receiving notification from the Admissions and Student Records office that all requirements have been met, students should make an appointment with the associate dean of nursing to determine if transfer status is possible. Students should bring a syllabus from each nursing course completed within the last five years, (Courses older than five years cannot be used for advanced standing.) If advanced standing is granted, students must:

   1. Complete a skills evaluation with a grade of "pass" (copy of skills may be obtained in the nursing office)
   2. Score a grade of 75 percent or better on an exam demonstrating retention of nursing concepts
   3. Complete recommended remediation, if any
   4. Submit a physical exam form demonstrating satisfactory health
   5. Provide copy of current CPR card - American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers"
   6. Negative criminal background check, fingerprinting and drug/alcohol screen completed within six months of requesting transfer. If over six months, a new background check, fingerprinting and drug/alcohol screen will need to be completed at the student's expense.

Note: A letter will be sent from the Admissions and Student Records office advising students of their application status.