La Roche College ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews

Nursing Program

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Training program at La Roche College provides a direction for pupils who want to become registered nurses (RNs).

The purpose of this Associate of Science in nursing training program is to prepare graduates to sit and take the NLCEX for Registered Nurses (RNs) and to perform as entry-level nurse generalists in many different settings. Graduates are provided the knowledge foundation for continued professional growth.

The Associate of Science in nursing training program is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, INC. (ACEN), initially the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission.

About The School

La Roche College is a non-public institution in McCandless, a suburb of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, United States.

It was established in the year 1963, as a Roman Catholic College (RCC) by sisters of divine providence and currently is located on an 80-acre campus in McCandless within the Diocese of Pittsburgh, USA.

Total estimated program cost is USD $19,576

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

1. ASN admission requirements for any student without prior college credits: Applicants would need to apply directly to Freshman Admissions. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
2. An official high school transcript or proof of General Equivalency Diploma (GED) high school equivalency.
3. successful completion of a minimum of 16 Units including

• 4 units of English
• 1 Unit in Biology with related laboratory
• 3 Units in Social Science
• 1 Unit in Chemistry with related laboratory
• 2 Units in Mathematics
• 5 Units in academic electives
• 1 Unit must be in Algebra

3. Applicants from high school must have a minimum 3.25 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
4. Students who have graduated from high school within five years of application date must have an SAT minimum composite score of 1000 if taken prior to March 2016 (a minimum SAT verbal of 500 preferred). If taken March 2016 or later, a total SAT score of 1080 (with a minimum math score 530); or an ACT score of 22 is required. A student who has graduated from high school over five years from the date of his/her La Roche College application will not be required to take the SAT or ACT.

1. Completion of the TEAS exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with required score. Each applicant is permitted to take this exam only one time in order to be considered for admission. For an explanation of the TEAS exam and registration,CLICK HERE
2. Mathematics classes will depend on placement testing scores and high school GPAs. Placement exams will be waived if the applicant has a bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
3. Completion of chemistry is required prior to acceptance to the Nursing Program. Acceptable chemistry courses include one unit of high school chemistry with a grade of “B” or better or a grade of “C” or better in a four hour college chemistry course (CHEM1001/CHEM1003 or equivalent). Any chemistry course must have been taken within ten years of application date to La Roche College. If it has been more than ten years, a chemistry course must be taken prior to admission to the program. The prerequisite of chemistry may be waived for the applicant with a degree in science or health related fields, as determined by the Nursing Department.
4. ASN admission requirements for transfer and adult students: Applicants would need to apply directly to The Graduate Studies and Adult Education Office. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
5. Transfer or adult students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a transfer institution.
6. Completion of chemistry is required prior to acceptance to the Nursing Program. Acceptable chemistry courses include one unit of high school chemistry with a grade of “B” or better. If the potential student did not take a unit of chemistry in high school, a four hour college chemistry course with a grade of “C” or better on the first attempt is required (CHEM 1001/CHEM 1003 or equivalent). Any chemistry course taken more than ten years of application date to La Roche College will not be considered. A chemistry course must be taken prior to admission to the program. The pre-requisite of chemistry may be waived for the applicant with a degree in science or health related fields, as determined by the Nursing Department.
7. Transfer credits taken in the sciences BIOL1023 and BIOL1024 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II), BIOL1015 (Microbiology for Health Sciences), and NSCI1025 (Normal and Clinical Nutrition)must be taken within the last five years at the time of application to meet the requirements for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree. All science grades must be a “C” or better on the first attempt.
8. Completion of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with required score. Each applicant is permitted to take this exam only one time in order to be considered for admission.

**Nursing Courses from other programs will not be accepted as transfer credits.

**Students who have failed in another nursing program will not be admitted into the program.

**Students who have attended and withdrew from another nursing program before completion must be reviewed by the nursing department for admission.

3. International Students: Applicants would need to apply directly to the International Admissions Office. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
4. Completed college placement and ESL (confirmation in writing from ESL faculty that student has completed all ESL requirements).
5. TOEFL score on written exam of 600 or internet based exam of 100. Students from English speaking countries will be assessed on an individual basis by the Nursing Department.
6. Official High School transcripts with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above or official transcripts from a college program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
7. Completion of chemistry is required prior to acceptance to the Nursing Program. Acceptable chemistry courses include one unit of high school chemistry with a grade of “B” or better. If the potential student did not take a unit of chemistry in high school, a four hour college chemistry course with a grade of “C” or better on the first attempt is required (CHEM 1001/CHEM 1003 or equivalent). Any chemistry course taken more than ten years of application date to La Roche College will not be considered. A chemistry course must be taken prior to admission to the program. The pre-requisite of chemistry may be waived for the applicant with a degree in science or health related fields, as determined by the Nursing Department.
8. Completion of the TEAS exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with required score. Each applicant is permitted to take this exam only one time in order to be considered for admission. For an explanation of the TEAS exam and registration,CLICK HERE

Admissions Processes (For All Students)

Initial admission to the nursing program is in the Fall Semester only. All applications for the Nursing program must be received by May 1. Applications received after the deadline may be considered on an individual basis with exceptional circumstances.

The applicant must meet all admission requirements as stated and the following materials must be submitted for review:

• Completed La Roche College Application
• Application Fee
• High School/College/Nursing program transcripts (as applicable)
• Results of TEAS exam
• Two letters of reference
• Personal Essay: “Why I want to be a nurse?”

CONTACT:

La Roche College

Address: 9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: (412) 367-9300

Website: https://www.laroche.edu/