This is the most common form of admission for students.

1. Apply to Gateway if not currently enrolled and complete the admission process.
2. Review the Nursing Program Application FAQ.
3. Meet with pre-nursing advisor.
4. Complete all pre-requisites.
5. Take the HESI A2 Exam.
6. Attend a Nursing Pre-Admission Conference.
7. Apply to the Nursing program.
   
   • Application deadline for Fall Admission: Mid-May, on the Monday following May 15, at the conclusion of the spring semester.
   • Application deadline for Spring Admission: Mid-October, on the Monday following October 15, after the first 8-week term of the fall semester.
   • See our Selective Admissions Points Scale and Procedures.

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Students who have completed or are currently enrolled in core nursing courses at another program may be eligible to transfer into the second semester of Gateway’s ADN Program. The application is always open, with deadlines of July 1 for fall and November 1 for spring. Students may apply before completing all requirements but must meet them before final acceptance. For more information, please contact gw-healthprofessions@kctcs.edu.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Meet all Gateway and the Nursing program admission requirements, including:
  • BIO 137 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIO 139 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • ENG 101 - Writing I
  • MAT 150 - Higher Level Quantitative Reasoning Course (College Algebra or Statistics)
  • PSY 110 - General Psychology
  • CPR 100 - CPR for Healthcare Professionals (Basic Life Support)
  • Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry or NAA 100
    • Applicants who cannot provide proof of active status on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry may request a waiver by submitting syllabi for relevant RN courses completed within the last 1.5 years.
  • A minimum 2.5 cumulative nursing GPA and a "C" or better in required prerequisites.
• Meet with a Pre-Nursing Enrollment Advisor.
• Provide two professional recommendations (one from the previous nursing program’s administrator and one from a clinical or didactic instructor).
• If more than one year has elapsed since the last day of attendance in a nursing course, the applicant is not eligible for transfer and must apply as a traditional student to the program, and repeat all nursing courses.

Completed transfer requests will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

• First and foremost, space availability.
• Content applicability of previously completed nursing courses (e.g., course descriptions and syllabi).
• Nursing transfer students must demonstrate retained competency, as nursing courses are designed to build on previous classes. Transfer students must demonstrate competency by submitting:
  • A previous HESI or ATI assessment from relevant coursework showing competency, or
  • Another competency requirement as determined by the committee, which may involve an additional assessment at the applicant’s expense if HESI or ATI assessments are not available for review.

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LPNs interested in the LPN to RN Advanced Standing Bridge Program may be able to test out of NSG 101, reducing their program duration to three semesters. Applications are due by March 31, and program courses begin in mid-May during the summer term. For more information, please contact gw-healthprofessions@kctcs.edu.

Advanced-Standing Eligibility Requirements for LPNs:

• Meet all Gateway and the Nursing program admission requirements, including:
  • BIO 137 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I*
  • BIO 139 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II*
    • *BIO 137 & BIO 139 must be completed within five years prior to the start date of the nursing coursework.
  • ENG 101 - Writing I
  • MAT 150 - Higher Level Quantitative Reasoning Course (College Algebra or Statistics)
  • PSY 110 - General Psychology
  • CPR 100 - CPR for Healthcare Professionals (Basic Life Support)
  • A minimum 2.5 cumulative nursing GPA and a "C" or better in required prerequisites.
• Meet with a Pre-Nursing Enrollment Advisor.
• Attend a mandatory Pre-Nursing Admissions Conference.
• Submit a copy of your active Kentucky or Compact State LPN license and Basic Life Support CPR certification to gw-healthprofessions@kctcs.edu.
• Provide an employee verification form.
  • Must have one year of patient bedside experience within the last three years. A minimum of two years is recommended if not working in an acute care setting.
• LPN to RN students must demonstrate retained competency, as nursing courses are designed to build on previous courses. Retained competency is demonstrated by:
  • Successful completion of the HESI LPN-ADN Admission Examination. The recommended score is 750. The examination cost is $72 for all LPN applicants.

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Paramedics interested in the Paramedic to RN Advanced Standing Bridge Program may be able to test out of NSG 101, reducing their program duration to three semesters. Applications are due by March 31, and program courses begin in mid-May during the summer term. For more information, please contact gw-healthprofessions@kctcs.edu.

Advanced-Standing Eligibility Requirements for Paramedics:

• Meet all Gateway and the Nursing program admission requirements, including:
  • BIO 137 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I*
  • BIO 139 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II*
    • *BIO 137 & BIO 139 must be completed within five years prior to the start date of the nursing coursework.
  • ENG 101 - Writing I
  • MAT 150 - Higher Level Quantitative Reasoning Course (College Algebra or Statistics)
  • PSY 110 - General Psychology
  • CPR 100 - CPR for Healthcare Professionals (Basic Life Support)
  • A minimum 2.5 cumulative nursing GPA and a "C" or better in required prerequisites.
• Meet with a Pre-Nursing Enrollment Advisor.
• Attend a mandatory Pre-Nursing Admissions Conference.
• Submit a copy of your active Kentucky License or NREMT certification and Basic Life Support CPR certification to gw-healthprofessions@kctcs.edu.
• Provide an employee verification form.
  • Must have one year of full-time paramedic work experience within the last three years.
• Paramedic to RN students must demonstrate retained competency, as nursing courses are designed to build on previous courses. Retained competency is demonstrated by:
  
  • Successful completion of the HESI EMS-ADN Admission Examination. The recommended score is 750. The examination cost is $49 for all Paramedic applicants.

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