RN Program Application Requirements

The demanding curriculum of the ADN program prepares graduates for the national licensing examination (NCLEX) and to perform safe nursing care in clinical situations; therefore, admission is selective.

To complete the ADN application, students must meet with an allied health counselor upon completion of the admission requirements. To make an appointment with an allied health advisor, email alliedhealth@stchas.edu or click here. 

                                                                                             RN & Bridge Programs
                                                                                              Application Deadlines

                                                                                      Deadline*                Program Start
                                                                                      March 20^th                      Fall
                                                                                      October 20^th                   Spring                

*If the application deadline falls on a weekend,
applications are due the Friday preceding the 20th.

At the time of application:

• Students will be placed in an applicant pool.
• Students are expected to pay a $25 non-refundable application fee.
• Payments can be made at the Student Accounts Office (ADM 1119) or over the phone at (636) 922-8231. 

Application Requirements

Step 1 - Apply to St. Charles Community College and Complete Assessments

• Students must complete the assessment test and/or submit official transcripts for English and math courses passed with a grade of "C" or better.
• Students must have all official transcripts on file and complete the "Request for Transcript Evaluation" form in your mySCC Portal PRIOR to applying.
  • Sign into your SCC Portal>Quick Links>eForms>Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit - complete the required information and click submit.
• Students must successfully complete any required developmental coursework (RDG 085, 092, 093; ENG 095, 096; or MAT 096, 098) or equivalent ESL required courses.

Step 2 - Anatomy and Physiology I Course

• Students must complete Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 250A/B) and earn a "C" or better to be eligible for application.
• This and all other required science courses (i.e., Anat. and Phys. II, Chemistry, and Microbiology) must be completed within five years of admission to the RN program.

Step 3 - Grade Point Average

• Earn a 3.0 GPA on 30+ completed college-level credits or a 2.8 GPA with 22 ACT, 2.9 GPA with 21 ACT, or 3.0 GPA with 20 ACT (see scale)
  • Recent high school graduates (within five years) may present official high school transcripts with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above. GPAs for high school students with 12 or more dual credit hours will be based solely on college-level coursework.
  • Students with 12 hours of college-level credit (non-developmental) coursework must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
  • College credits supersede a high school GPA.

Step 4 - ACT Test

• ACT score requirement is based on current GPA (see sliding scale).
• ACT must have been taken within five years from program start.
• Register for the ACT through www.actstudent.org.
  • St. Charles Community College is a testing site, but the ACT can be taken at any location.
• The ACT will be waived for students who meet the following criteria:
  • Completed a Bachelor's Degree and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Completed an associate degree and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Completed 30+ transferable college-level credit hours and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Sliding Scale ACT/GPA

Required ACT score correlates to a student's GPA range.

Step 5 - HESI A2 Exam

• Students must complete the HESI A2 and earn a minimum 75% on each of the following academic subject areas: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Math, and Anatomy and Physiology.
  • For more details, see the HESI A2 Information Guide.

• If you need to take the HESI for the nursing application, please email alliedhealth@stchas.edu from your SCC email address and include your preferred testing date. 

Students who are accepted to the program are required to submit proof of health insurance, vaccinations, TB screening, and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Admission to the Associate Degree of Nursing (RN) program is not final until the results from the mandatory drug screen and criminal background check are reviewed by the division dean. In order to complete the required background checks and participate in the clinical experience, students must have a Social Security Number (SSN). Students who test positive on the drug screen will be denied admission for the current year. Students may be denied entry into the program based on criminal background results.

- Admission criteria and processes are subject to change. -
- Students in the applicant pool must remain compliant with application requirements to be eligible for entry. -
- It is the student’s responsibility to maintain awareness of deadlines, academic status, course requirements, program requirements, and etc. -

Admission Process - Associate Degree of Nursing

For entry into the Associate Degree of Nursing program at St. Charles Community College, students are ranked for admission by a point system correlating to their HESI A2 scores, GPAs, and Anatomy & Physiology I grades. Admission is selective.

SCC admits students to the Associate Degree of Nursing program in the fall and spring semesters. Students meeting minimum eligibility requirements for application are not guaranteed admission to the nursing program.

For further information on the Associate Degree of Nursing program, consult the College Catalog.

Tips for Applicants

• Do your best -- Students are admitted based on their scores. If you feel you can do better on a relevant test, give it another try! If you meet the minimum requirement, you are still eligible to apply, but that does not guarantee your admission to the program.
  
  
• Plan ahead -- Plan to register for your HESI A2 test at least two weeks in advance of your desired test date. Testing reservations book up closer to the application deadline, so do not procrastinate. If you are ready to test, email alliedhealth@stchas.edu for registration.
  
  
• Aim for the target -- With the selection process comes serious benefits: a limited wait for admitted students, a quality program producing top-notch health care providers, and a stronger relationship with applicants. Over the past three cycles, on average, students who were admitted earned the following: a 3.5 relevant and cumulative GPA, and an 88 on the HESI A2.
  • This does not mean every student earned both of these scores. A student may have earned a 93 on the HESI but a 3.2 GPA or a 79 on the HESI and a 3.8 GPA. This is the average combination of scores and nothing more.

Bridge to the Associate Degree of Nursing Program

St. Charles Community College, Department of Nursing supports the concept of articulation and has formulated a plan whereby Licensed Practical Nurses may request advanced standing in the Associate Degree of Nursing program offered by the College. LPNs may "BRIDGE" into the ADN program by successfully completing the admission requirements as outlined below.

Admission to the Bridge program will be based on a comprehensive review of applicants' materials (e.g. GPA, entrance exam score, and years worked); the Bridge Admission Committee will review applicants' materials and communicate final decisions at the close of each semester. Admission is selective.

Students must meet with an Allied Health Advisor (636-922-8720) to initiate the application process. All criteria must be completed in order to APPLY for the Bridge program.

                                                                                             RN & Bridge Programs
                                                                                              Application Deadlines

                                                                                      Deadline*                Program Start
                                                                                      March 20^th                      Fall
                                                                                      October 20^th                   Spring                

*If the application deadline falls on a weekend,
applications are due the Friday preceding the 20th.

At the time of application:

• Students will be placed in an applicant pool.
• Students are expected to pay a $25 non-refundable application fee.
• Payments can be made at the Student Accounts Office (ADM 1119) or over the phone at (636) 922-8231. 

Bridge Application Requirements

Step 1 - Apply to St. Charles Community College and Complete Assessments

• Students must complete the assessment test and/or submit official transcripts for English and math courses passed with a grade of "C" or better.
• Students must have all official transcripts on file and complete the "Request for Transcript Evaluation" form in your mySCC Portal PRIOR to applying.
  • Sign into your SCC Portal>Quick Links>eForms>Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit - complete the required information and click submit.
• Students must successfully complete any required developmental coursework (RDG 085, 092, 093; ENG 095, 096; MAT 096, 098) or equivalent ESL required courses.

Step 2 - Prerequisite Course Requirements

• Anatomy and Physiology I must be successfully completed with a "C" or better to apply for the Bridge program.
• Chemistry, Psychology, English Composition I, and Anatomy and Physiology II must be completed prior to starting the LPN to RN Bridge program.
  • English Composition II, Sociology, History or Political Science, and Microbiology must be completed prior to starting NUR 255.
  • Students enrolled in one or more of these courses in the semester prior to the Bridge program start must show proof of their enrollment. Admission to the program will be contingent on final grade/GPA for the course(s).
  • We recommend completing all general education courses prior to starting the program.
• All required science courses must be completed with a "C" or better. Completed science courses cannot be older than 5 years old at the time of admission.

Step 3 - LPN License & Experience

• Applicants must have a current undisciplined LPN license for the state of Missouri with IV certification.
• Applicants should have at least 6 months of work experience as an LPN.

Admission Process

Students who are accepted to the program are required to submit proof of health insurance and provide documentation of required vaccinations.

Admission to the Associate Degree of Nursing/bridge program is not final until the results from the mandatory drug screen and criminal background check are reviewed by the division dean. In order to complete the required background checks and participate in the clinical experience, students must have a Social Security Number (SSN). Students who test positive on the drug screen will be denied admission for the current year. Students may be denied entry into the program based on criminal background results.

• Please note, space is limited; eligible students will be notified of their status upon final ranking at the close of each semester.
• Students currently enrolled in SCC's Practical Nursing program must first meet the above criteria and earn their LPN licenses before they can apply to bridge. 

Individuals requesting to transfer to SCC's RN program from an outside institution must complete the following steps:

• Students must have all official transcripts on file and complete the "Request for Transcript Evaluation" form in your mySCC Portal PRIOR to applying.
  • Sign into your SCC Portal>Quick Links>eForms>Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit - complete the required information and click submit.
• Provide a "Letter of Good Standing" written by an Academic Dean or Program Director who represents the nursing program at your current or previous institution.
• The letter should remark on your clinical behavior and eligibility to return to the program.
• Gather syllabi from each successfully completed nursing course to submit with other requirements.

Once the above materials are collected, students should contact alliedhealth@stchas.edu with request for review.

Individuals will only be admitted if they have applied to SCC and are active students, meet the entrance requirements for the RN program at SCC (see "Application Requirements") and if space permits.  Eligible students may be admitted to the second semester of the RN program, with three 16-week semesters required to complete the program.

Students who are accepted to the program are required to submit proof of health insurance, vaccinations, TB screening, and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Admission to the Associate Degree of Nursing (RN) program is not final until the results from the mandatory drug screen and criminal background check are reviewed by the division dean. In order to complete the required background checks and participate in the clinical experience, students must have a Social Security Number (SSN). Students who test positive on the drug screen will be denied admission for the current year. Students may be denied entry into the program based on criminal background results. 

Additional questions should be directed to alliedhealth@stchas.edu.

- Admission criteria and processes are subject to change. -
- Students must maintain eligibility status each semester to be considered for admission. -
- It is the student’s responsibility to meet and maintain awareness of deadlines, academic status, course requirements, and etc. -

Effective August 2022

Tuition and Fees
(Estimated for AY 22-23. Subject to change.)

Tier III In-District Rates

$226 per credit hour + $10 per credit hour Technology Fee + $4 per credit hour Student Success = $240/credit hour

Tier III Out-of-District Rates

$282 per credit hour + $10 per credit hour Technology Fee + $4 per credit hour Student Success = $296/credit hour

Program Costs*

*Estimates based on in-district, on campus rates

*Incidental Costs are not included above (uniform, stethoscope, NCLEX licensure fees, etc.).

ALL COSTS ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

For additional tuition information please visit SCC's Tuition and Payment page.