Practical Nursing Requirements
Practical Nursing
Trinity Health Academy considers applicants for admission based on the following criteria:
1. Official High School transcript or GED – Prospective students must sign an attestation stating that they have either a high school diploma or GED (high school equivalency).
2. Two letters of recommendation: one professional & one from your employer.
3. Completed online application with all required documentation.
4. Take and pass the NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX). This exam is taken online and proctored by NLN. Visit www.nlntest.org for more information. Passing the NLN exam does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
5. Applicants must achieve a passing composite score of 189 on NLN Nursing Entrance Exam. The following areas are tested: Verbal, Math, and Science. Test scores are valid for one year from test date.
6. You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on or before the first day of class.
7. Two (2) forms of identification one must be photo (driver’s license, passport, employee ID) and social security card (required).
The entrance exam re-test requirements are as follows:
- After the first attempt, an applicant may re-test after 2 weeks. After the second attempt an applicant must wait a minimum of 60 days to retest.
- You are only allowed 3 attempts.
Additional Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements stated above, the following program entrance requirements must also be met:
- Applicants must pass a drug screen.
- Must provide health form, proof of all immunizations, and 2-step PPD, prior to the start of class. The covid-19 vaccination is not mandatory to attend our program, however the flu vaccination is required to attend clinical sites. Medical exemptions are reviewed on a case by case basis. Clinical site acceptance is not guaranteed due to a religious or medical exemption.
- Applicants must successfully pass a criminal background check and urine drug screening.
Upon acceptance a seat deposit of $3500.00 will be required within 7 days. Payment plans may require an additional down payment, based on credit.
Address
285 S. Church St. Ste 1
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Phone
P: 423-999-2778
admissions@triniha.com