Practical Nursing

FAQs

• What are the admissions requirements to get into this program?

  Please refer to the Minimum Admissions Requirement document. The ACT is now required for all nursing program admissions. There is no expiration date on the ACT. The TEAS test is no longer accepted. Due to the fast-paced structure of the program, it is recommended that applicants take most of their General Education core courses prior to beginning the nursing coursework.

• When is the practical nursing program's admissions cycles?

  FALL SEMESTER: Application is open March 15 - May 15 until 11:59 p.m.

  SPRING SEMESTER: Application is open September 15 - October 31 until 11:59 p.m.
  

• How much does this program cost?

  The average cost for in-state tuition and fees for a full-time student in this program is about $2,500 per semester. A student is considered full-time if they take 12 credit hours or more per semester. To see the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee rates, visit https://www.bishop.edu/financial-affairs/tuition-fees

• Are there any scholarship opportunities for this program?

  Bishop State Community College offers numerous institutional scholarships for academics, performing arts, leadership and service, and athletics. A brief description of each scholarship offered by Bishop State, including award amounts, criteria for selection, and criteria for retention can be viewed here.

  
  

  Additionally, scholarships are offered through the Bishop State Community College Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit that supports Bishop State and its students. To learn more about Foundation scholarships, visit this website and click the "Explore Scholarships" button.

• Is this a for-credit or non-credit program?

  This is a for-credit program.

• When and where are classes for this program offered?

  Time of Day: Morning and afternoon
  Format: In-person
  Locations: Downtown campus
  Semesters: Spring, Summer, and Fall