ADN Admissions Requirements

WKU ADN Program

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The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program.  Admission is selective and competitive. Admission to the college or university does not guarantee admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.  A separate application must be submitted to the program of nursing.  Students may choose to complete any of the general education courses prior to admission into the program.  Applicants must be officially accepted into the program prior to enrolling in any nursing course.  Deadlines for application are February 1 for Fall admission and September 1 for Spring admission.

There are no restrictions regarding age, sex, religious persuasion, marital status, or qualified person with disability. Applicants are considered on the basis of cumulative undergraduate GPA; completion of required non-nursing courses with consideration given to science courses; The Evolve Reach Testing and Remediation Admission Assessment Exam score; interview process and availability of space. Applicants may also be asked to complete additional pre-admission testing and interview with the admissions committee. A criminal check and drug screen are required with admission. Please note that a positive drug screen or a positive criminal check may prohibit completion of course objectives and result in dismissal.

Required Information for Admission
1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.

2. You must have a complete application to the nursing program on file. Print the following Application Packet Documents:

Admissions Procedure
ADN Program Curriculum
Application for Admission to the ADN Program
Core Performance Standards

3. You must complete the HESI Nursing Entrance Exam prior to applying to the program. This exam is required for students seeking admission into one or both of the WKU nursing programs. It evaluates general knowledge in areas of Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Grammar to assess each student’s strengths and weaknesses. Scores on this exam will be a part of the admissions process.

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• Students applying for Spring should complete the exam by July 10. Students applying for Fall should complete the exam by January 10. Testing schedule and available testing times will be updated approximately every two weeks.
  • The test fee is $53 paid online (credit card, debit card or e-check) and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Students may retake the exam ONE time only. The exam cannot be retaken until admission to the program has been denied.
    
    
• You must take the exam at the Counseling and Testing Center, located in Potter Hall, Room 409 on the WKU main campus. They are open Monday - Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
  • You should register for either the HESI (ADN) or the HESI (BSN) depending on which program you are seeking admission. DO NOT register for both exams. If you are applying to both programs, register for the HESI (BSN).
  • You must bring a valid form of ID (driver’s license, passport, school ID) to the testing center.
  • The exam will takes 3 hours. Make sure you schedule a time when you will have 3 hours available and that the testing center will be open the entire 3 hours.
    
    
• An optional study guide (Evolve Reach Testing and Remediation Admission Assessment Exam Review, 2nd Edition - ISBN: 1416056351) may be purchased from the WKU bookstore. Please note, the study guide covers material NOT on our exam. Please focus on Reading Comprehension, Anatomy & Physiology and Math.
  

*If for any reason you cannot take the Exam at the Counseling and Testing Center, please contact Lynnita Glass at lynnita.glass@wku.edu, or 270.780.2506, for an alternative.  You can preview alternative sites at www.prometric.com.  There will be an additional $60 administration fee for this option. 

4.  Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) must submit a transcript for their LPN program and a copy of their current LPN license. (Click Here to learn more about the LPN Entry Option)

5.  To receive credit for a course completed at another college or university, an official transcript must be sent to the WKU Office of Admissions, Potter Hall, Room 117, 270.745.2551. Any student who has completed a baccalaureate or masters degree should also submit a copy of their transcript to the Associate Degree Nursing Program office or the application will be considered incomplete.