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Practical Nursing Program Requirements Checklist

Student must have successfully completed all requirements listed below prior to applying to the practical nursing (PN) program.

  1. Apply to STLCC as a degree-seeking student
  2. Send transcripts
    • Official College Transcripts: An official transcript from each college attended must be sent directly from the college attended to STLCC-Registrar’s Office, 5600 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, 63110 or email: csr@stlcc.edu. Hand carried or faxed transcripts will NOT be accepted.
    • High School Transcripts or GED: Required only for students with fewer than 15 hours of college level work or those who have satisfied the science requirements in high school. Current high school students must submit a final high school transcript before applying to the PN program.
  3. Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5. Developmental courses (numbered below 100) completed at any institution will not be counted toward the minimum cumulative GPA.
    • The minimum 2.5 GPA must be maintained while on the nursing applicant list. A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained once enrolled into the nursing program.
    • STLCC students with at least 15 college level credits with a 2.5 GPA will meet this requirement, regardless of the GPA at other colleges.
    • College transfer students with fewer than 15 STLCC credits must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA in college level credits earned at all colleges attended.  
  4. Math Proficiency at or above MTH 140, MTH 160, MTH 161, MTH 170, MTH 185 or higher, or completion of MTH 140S with a grade of "C" or higher. Potential prerequisites for achieving Math Proficiency: Reading Proficiency (MTH 140S); Satisfactory score on placement test and Reading Proficiency (MTH 140, MTH 160, MTH 161, MTH 170, MTH 185).
  5. Introductory Biology: BIO 111 OR Fundamentals of Chemistry: CHM 101 completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
    • BIO 111 prerequisites: Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079.
    • CHM 101 prerequisites: Completion of MTH 140S with a grade of “C” or higher or placement into MTH 140 or higher.
    • One of the following science courses is required within five (5) years: BIO 111, CHM 101, BIO 207, or BIO 208.
  6. Anatomy and Physiology I: BIO 207 completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
    • BIO 207 prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 140 or CHM 101 with a grade of "C" or higher or course equivalency and Reading Proficiency.
      • Fundamentals of Chemistry: CHM 101 completed with a grade of “C” or higher. CHM 101 prerequisites: Completion of MTH 140S with a grade of “C” or higher or placement into MTH 140 or higher.
      • Introductory Biology: BIO 111 completed with a grade of “C” or higher. BIO 111 prerequisites: Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079.
    • One of the following science courses is required within five (5) years: BIO 111, CHM 101, BIO 207, or BIO 208.
  7. Anatomy and Physiology II: BIO 208 completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
    • BIO 208 prerequisites: BIO 207 completed with a grade of “C”or higher and Reading Proficiency.
    • One of the following science courses is required within five (5) years: BIO 111, CHM 101, BIO 207, or BIO 208. 
  8. General Psychology: PSY 200 completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
    • PSY 200 prerequisites: Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079. 
  9. Human Growth and Development: PSY 205 completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
    • PSY 205 prerequisites: PSY 200 completed with a grade of “C” or higher and Reading Proficiency. 
  10. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam completed with a minimum composite score of 58.7 within two calendar years (24 months) of application. Additional information:
    • Minimum of four weeks (30-days) between attempts in taking the TEAS exam and a maximum of three attempts in a 12-month period.
    • TEAS exam can be completed in an STLCC testing center.
    • Additional information and study guides can be found at atitesting.com.
  11. Standardized Testing Interview: After completing the TEAS exam, the student is required to meet with a Nursing Retention Coach to discuss the results. 

When the above criteria have been met, students must submit a signed Practical Nursing Program application. The application must be signed by both the student and Student Success Advisor. 

Completed applications must be emailed to stlcc-LPN@stlcc.edu. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted or processed. All communication from the Nursing Division will be sent to STLCC student email addresses only. No communication will be mailed or faxed to students. 

NOTE: Admission and degree requirements are subject to change without advance notice. 

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