This program is designed for high school graduates. It is a self-contained program that requires extensive commitment of time and effort.  Students are not able to hold full-time jobs while enrolled as this rigorous one year program is very time intensive.

Eligibility Requirements:  

• Meet College Requirements  
• High School Diploma or GED  
• Student must be at least 17 years old  

Step by Step Process

First Step: Visit Monroe College’s Admissions department to sign up for the Nursing Information Session and attend an in-person interview. Call 1800.855.MONROE for more information.

Second Step: Complete the online admissions application form, write an admissions essay and pay the application fee of $35.

Third Step: Satisfactory completion of the English placement examination. Students must place into college credit English.

Fourth Step: Students must register and pay ($100) for the National League for Nursing(NLN) and the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Pre-Nursing exams with cash or money order. Only candidates who are pre-registered are eligible to take the test. Students must register for these exams in person at the Nursing office.

• The National League for Nursing Examination must be passed with a score of 60% or better.
• The Assessment Technologies Incorporated Examination must be passed with a score of 70% with subset not less than 45%.
• Tests may be repeated after one year.

Fifth Step: An interview with the head of the nursing program and faculty is required for students who have been successful at the above exams.

Sixth Step: Meet with a Financial Aid Councilor to receive a financial estimate for the program.