Academic Requirements
1. High-school graduates (within past 5 years)
- All applicants to the Frankford Hospital School of Nursing must be graduates of an accredited high school.
- A high-school rank in the upper half of the one’s graduating class is preferred. The high-school program should include the
following:
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- English – 4 units
- Science (must include a Chemistry Lab) – 3 units (minimum Grade of C required)
- Mathematics (must include Algebra) – 3 units
- Social Studies – 3 units
- Electives – 3 units
- A minimum score of 1200, or above combined, in the Scholastic Achievement Test. (SAT). A minimum score of 400 in each section
(Math, Writing and Critical Reading) is required.
2. Applicants who either have graduated from high school more than 5 years ago, have a GED, or have SAT scores below a 1200
must enroll in an accredited college or university and complete the following courses:
- If you have taken Chemistry within past 7 years
- Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits)
- English 101 (3 Credits)
- English 102 (3 Credits)
- Psychology 101 (3 Credits)
- Sociology 101 (3 credits)
- If you have never taken Chemistry or had it more than 7 years ago
- Intro to Chemistry (4 Credits)
- Biology or Biochemistry (4 Credits)
- English 101 (3 Credits)
- English 102 (3 Credits)
- Psychology 101 (3 Credits)
- Sociology (3 credits)
Note: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required in order to apply
3. Applicants who have a degree (Associate’s Degree or Higher)
- Introduction to Chemistry course with a lab must be completed within the past 7 years (minimum grade of C required).
- Applicants with an Associates degree must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Applicants with a Bachelors Degree do not have a minimum GPA requirement but must have demonstrated strong academic skills.
Entrance Testing
All applicants are required to take the ATI Test of Academic Skills (TEAS). This test is administered at the Frankford Hospital
School of Nursing throughout the application period. Info regarding the testing dates and preferred scores are provided with
the Application. The results of this entrance examination will be used in conjunction with other required academic information,
reference letters and essay when considering admission to the Frankford Hospital School of Nursing.
Admission Policy
Policies and procedures related to the selection and admission of students are the responsibility of the school. The Frankford
Hospital School of Nursing does not discriminate in its selection of students because of race, creed, color, national origin,
religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or physical disability, as required by Federal law. Scholastic
aptitude, academic achievement and entrance testing are of importance to the selection process.
Candidates interested in Frankford Hospital School of Nursing will complete an application form and disclosure statement.
In addition, each candidate is required to submit two professional references on letterhead, official high-school or GED transcripts,
any college or nursing school transcripts, SAT scores, and the application fee. Foreign students should have their high-school
and college transcripts reviewed by World Education services, Inc, or other NACES Members.
Foreign applicants must contact the Admissions Office to schedule a time to present an Admissions Officer with their Residency
Card. Items must be presented in person. NO photocopies will be accepted.
Applicants are required to complete an essay as noted on the application form.
Interviews are optional. Applicants may request an interview with the Director of Admissions and Recruitment. The Admissions
Office must receive transcripts in order to schedule an interview. This interview must be scheduled and completed prior to
the paperwork deadline.
All application files must be completed in order to be presented to the Recruitment, Admission and Promotion Committee (RAP).
Admission Process
Completed application files are reviewed by the RAP Committee during the first week of March for the September class and the
last week of September for the January class.
Decision letters will be sent to the candidates by the end of March for September’s class and beginning of October for January’s
class. Candidates who are accepted into the program will be given until May 1st for incoming September classes and November
1st for incoming January classes to accept or reject the offer.
Depending on the volume of applications a Considered Students list may be developed. Candidates from this list will be offered
acceptance if spots become available. These applicants will have thirty (30) days from the acceptance date to respond with
a decision.
Applicants who have been accepted into the program must complete additional admissions requirements. These include a non-refundable
deposit, which the school will apply towards the tuition, a fee for the Criminal Background Check, immunization status, and
Tuberculin Test (PPD Test). Students must submit these documents and fees by the deadline dates in their acceptance letter.
Students will also be responsible for completing a Child Abuse Clearance, CPR for Health Care Providers certification, and
proof of health insurance on the first day of class. These documents must be presented to the Nursing Faculty in order to
attend class and clinical agencies.
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement is a credit-acquisition procedure regulated by the Frankford Hospital School of Nursing. It permits candidates
to demonstrate competency in specific subject areas. The process involves evaluation of all prior coursework by the Dean or
Designee to ensure proper credit allocation. A minimum of a 2.75 GPA is required for students transferring from colleges,
nursing programs, and universities.
- Transfer Students
The school will consider transfer students from non-nursing programs on an individual basis. The student must meet the regular
admission criteria and have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative average. The Dean or designee, in collaboration with appropriate
committee membership, will determine placement in the program.
Students applying for transfer from another nursing program must meet general admission criteria, be in good academic standing,
and not in violation of school policy. A letter of good standing from the nursing program from which the student is transferring
is required as part of the application process.
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
LPNs who are graduates of an accredited program must present a valid LPN license, be in good standing with the State Board
of Nursing, and have current work history (within the past year) as an LPN to be considered for advanced standing. Students
must take the Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam and pass with a 75%. Students who meet the requirements and pass the challenge
exam will be given credit for the Nursing 102/103 courses. Challenge exams are offered in June for incoming September classes
and in November for incoming January classes. Students who do not meet the requirements will be expected to take Nursing 102/103.
All students with an LPN license must take Nursing 101. All other previous college course work will be evaluated by the Dean
or designee for advanced placement credit on an individual basis.
