- Anatomy and Physiology (within 7 years prior to admission)
- General Psychology
- College Algebra or Applied Math for Nursing
- English 101
- Nutrition
- CNA or MHT Certificate is required prior to entry
Students must have a 3.0 GPA in the above five courses or 17 credit hours.
Students with a Pre-Nursing major may have General Biology and Basic Chemistry waived as prerequisites for A&P and Microbiology. However, students without prior general science courses are strongly advised to take them prior to taking A&P and Microbiology.
Application for Nursing
We admit 20 students per semester at the Fort Scott campus.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Although FSCC offers open enrollment, admission to the nursing program is done through selective enrollment. Successful students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the pre-requisite courses. Nursing does not use a cumulative course GPA for entrance requirements.
HESI Admission Assessment Exam (A2)
Students must achieve a composite score of 80% or higher.
A complete application includes the above requirements in addition to:
- Application Form
- Health Record Form
- Latex Allergy Questionnaire Form
- Three FSCC Nursing Reference Forms