Nursing Pre-Admission Conferences
Associate Degree Nursing
All applicants must attend a mandatory Preadmission Conference for Fall 2025. Applicants will receive an email link to apply after attending one.
Note: Shelby PAC dates will be available in February 2025.
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Downtown Campus Pre-Admission Conferences are held in the Health Sciences Hall Auditorium (#166A) unless otherwise noted.
Date | Time |
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Monday, February 24, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Friday, March 28, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. |
Regular Admission vs. Priority Admission
To qualify for regular admission complete of all preadmission requirements with at least a 2.75 Nursing GPA. Priority admission requires all of regular admission plus completion of all prerequisite and corequisite classes with at least a 3.0 Nursing GPA.
All applicants – with the exception of PN-to-RN bridge applicants – are required to take the HESI A2 Entrance Exam before applying. The HESI is not a Pass/Fail exam.
This exam covers 3 areas: Anatomy & Physiology, Math, and Vocabulary. You must take the test at Jefferson's Testing Center (Health Sciences Hall, 3rd floor, Room 376).
To register and pay for the HESI, first go to the Evolve website. The payment ID to purchase the HESI will be available in mid-February 2025. If needed, the HESI Department ID is 204921.
Sign-up for the HESI A2 Entrance Exam
If you have issues with any part of signing up for and/or paying for the HESI, please contact either:
- Jefferson's Testing Center; or
- HESI at (877) 847-2135 or (800) 764-0131.
Date | Time |
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. |
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Friday, March 14, 2025 | 1 p.m. |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Friday, March 21, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Monday, April 7, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Monday, April 14, 2025 | 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
Note:
- To retake the HESI, please contact the Testing Center at jf-testing-center@kctcs.edu.
- To take the HESI through the Access*Ability Resource Center (ARC), for applicants with any documented disability, please contact the ARC at (502) 213-7127 or jf-arc-office@kctcs.edu.
- Applicants must submit their HESI scores with their program application.
- BIO 137: Anatomy & Physiology I (grade of ‘C’ or better).
- Must be completed within 10 years of first semester of ADN program.
- Transfer credits must include a Lab and be approved by the ADN program coordinator.
- PSY 110: General Psychology or transfer equivalent (grade of ‘C’ or better).
- Quantitative Reasoning/Math course at AA/AS level – such as MAT 146: Contemporary Math or MAT 150: College Algebra or transfer equivalent (grade of ‘C’ or better).
- Currently listed as a State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) with KBN or completion of HST 104: Basic Skills Clinical I (includes CPR certification).
NOTE: Students can be enrolled in prerequisite courses during the Fall (or Spring) semester and still be eligible to apply for the upcoming Spring (or Fall) semester.
In addition to program prerequisite courses, new ADN students will complete the following courses:
First Semester
- NRS 101: Nursing Care I (9 credit hours)
- BIO 139: Anatomy & Physiology II (grade of ‘C’ or better); completed within 10 years
Second Semester
- NRS 102: Nursing Care II (10 credit hours)
- ENG 101: Writing I (grade of ‘C’ or better)
LPN to ADN Transition
- NRS 200: LPN-A.D.N. Transition (3 credit hours)
- Prerequisites: BIO 137 & 139; ENG 101; PSY 110; Quantitative Reasoning/Math course at AA/AS level (all with grades of ‘C’ or better)
Third Semester
- NRS 203: Nursing Care III (9 credit hours)
- BIO 225: Medical Microbiology (grade of ‘C’ or better); completed within 10 years
Fourth Semester
- NRS 204: Nursing Care IV (10 credit hours)
- Heritage/Humanities course of student’s choice (grade of ‘C’ or better)
Practical Nursing
Attending a PN Preadmission Conference is required and allows eligible students to apply to the PN program. Students who are ready to start the PN program in the upcoming semester must attend a Preadmission Conference. After attending a Preadmission Conference, students will be emailed a link to apply to the PN program.
When: Preadmission Conferences begin promptly as listed below and generally last one (1) hour.
Where: Preadmission Conferences are held in-person. Students can attend a Preadmission Conference at both campuses (Downtown and Carrollton). However, it’s recommended that students attend a Preadmission Conference at the campus they want to attend.
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Date | Time (EST) | Location |
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January 29, 2025 | 3–3:30 p.m. | HSH 253 |
February 12, 2025 | 1–2 p.m. | HSH 253 |
February 25, 2025 | 1–2 p.m. | (Virtual) Teams |
March 18, 2025 | 10–11 am | HSH 253 |
March 26, 2025 | 9:30–10:30 am | HSH 253 |
April 14, 2025 | 1–2 p.m. | HSH 253 |
April 15, 2025 | 2–3 p.m. | HSH 253 |
April 21, 2025 | 1–2 p.m. | (Virtual) Teams |
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Date | Time | Location |
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January 28 | 9:30–10:30 am | |
February 11 | 2:30–3:30 pm | |
February 26 | 1:00–2:00 pm | Virtual on Teams |
March 27 | 2:00–3:00 pm | |
April 8 | 9:30–10:30 pm | |
April 8 | 2:30–3:30 pm | |
April 22 | 1:00–2:00 pm | Virtual on Teams |
Prerequisite Classes
These classes must be completed by May 2024.
- FYE 105: Achieving Academic Success
- BIO 137: Anatomy & Physiology I OR BIO 135: Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- AHS 115: Medical Terminology OR CLA 131: Medical Terminology from Greek & Latin
- ENG 101: Writing I