Helene Fuld College of Nursing accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis; which means you can apply all year round. Applications can be obtained by calling 212-616-7280. To download the application click here. Early application is encouraged because of pre-entrance testing and delays often encountered in obtaining transcripts. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Office of Student Services at 212-616-7268.

	United States high school diploma or equivalency.
	United States citizen or eligible non-citizen.
	Current LPN license and registration in a U.S. jurisdiction.
	Current or recent satisfactory employment as an LPN for at least one year.
	New Policy - Effective April 2012 No prior employment as an LPN is required for admission. Applicants who successfully pass the pre-admission testing, and who receive a letter of acceptance, must complete the pre-requisite Clinical Skills course or pass a challenge exam, prior to taking Medical-Surgical Nursing I (Nursing 221). Applicants who either fail the skills course or who fail to complete the course within the time allowed will be given only one opportunity to repeat the course.  A grade of “C+” must be achieved in order to pass the course. The cost of the course is $700.00. Full payment for the course is due before the course begins. No deferred payments are allowed. Clinical Skills Challenge Test:  Passing a challenge test administered by the College satisfies the course requirement.  After reviewing the syllabus and suggested study materials, applicants may take the challenge test.  There is a testing fee of $200.00.  Applicants who fail the challenge test will be allowed to enroll in the Clinical Skills course once. The full course fee will be charged.  The challenge test cannot be repeated. Policy is effective for the November 2012 class.
	Satisfactory performance on three computer-administered tests in reading comprehension, mathematics, and basic nursing skills.
	Satisfactory performance (score of “2” or “3”) on the writing entrance examination.
	Three references and a faculty interview.
	Completion of a 4.5-credit introductory course in Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics at the College, or successful performance in a college-administered challenge examination.

	Visual acuity must be adequate to read words, graphs, charts, instruments, and observe color changes.
	Auditory acuity must be sufficient to hear spoken words and body sounds with a stethoscope.
	Speech must be clear to communicate verbally in Standard English with clients, patients and their families and with other members of the health profession.
	Sense of touch must be sensitive enough to feel for temperature and for size, shape and movement of parts of the human body.
	Sense of smell must be acute enough to detect odors (breath, drainage) that indicate changes in the status of the client/patient and unsafe environmental conditions (gas, smoke).
	Physical stamina must be sufficient to move freely and to assist in moving (lifting, transporting, ambulating) and in positioning clients/patients of all ages.
	Manual dexterity must be proficient enough to allow for proper utilization of equipment (syringes, catheters, manometers, etc.) during nursing care.
	Cognitive and reasoning abilities must be sufficient to interpret findings and apply knowledge to practice.
	Emotional equilibrium must be sufficient to be able to relate to others in a safe and appropriate manner.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information in order to be considered for admission. Deliberate falsification of information will disqualify an applicant. If falsification is discovered after admission, it will constitute cause for dismissal. The College of Nursing reserves the right to act as sole judge of the acceptability of an applicant to its program of study.

Applications can be downloaded by Clicking Here or to request a hard copy, please call
212-616-7280.

Self-Administered Application Process – ONE ENVELOPE

A completed application is required from you in one envelope at one time. Please include the following:

1.	A completed APPLICATION CHECKLIST.
2.	A completed APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION.
3.	The required non-refundable application and testing FEE OF $110.00 (money order or certified check only).
4.	A copy of your current LPN license and registration.
5.	A copy of your American Heart Association CPR card (front and back).
6.	Proof of citizenship or legal residence. Submit two copies of one of the following documents as proof of citizenship or legal residence:

7.	H.S. and PN Transcripts in sealed envelopes. Request official transcripts from your high school and school of practical nursing. If you did not graduate from high school, enclose a photocopy of your U.S. high school equivalency scores with your application. Students educated in foreign countries must submit their high school transcripts or equivalencies to World Education Services (http://www.wes.org) or Globe Language Services (212-227-1994) for evaluation.
8.	College Transcripts in Sealed Envelopes. If you have earned credits from any college, request official transcripts from each college. If college credit was earned in a foreign country or if you have foreign educational professional credentials, you must have your transcript(s) evaluated by World Education Services (http://www.wes.org) or Globe Language Services (212-227-1994).
9.	Three Completed Recommendation Forms in Sealed Envelopes. Select three professional or academic contacts to recommend you. Ask them to complete one of the enclosed forms and return it to you. At least one reference should be from a current or former employer. (LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM)

Attn: Admissions

Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Office of Student Services, Room 320
24 East 120th Street
New York, New York 10035

NOTE: If the school(s) that you request transcripts from will not send official transcripts to you, have the school(s) send them to the above address. Make sure that they have the name that you are using to apply to the College.

The College requires applicants to pass four pre-admission tests: reading comprehension, mathematics, basic nursing skills, and writing.

Once an applicant has submitted a complete application, they are contacted via e-mail or by U.S. mail, and given a choice of upcoming available testing dates.

Testing is scheduled at the College on two separate days. On the first testing day, the writing test is administered. General information about the College and the pre-requisite course, Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics, is also provided.

On the second testing day, the reading comprehension, mathematics, and basic nursing skills tests are administered. These tests are given on a computer in the College’s Academic Resource Center. All applicants should have an active e-mail account and a minimal level of computer proficiency prior to testing.

Test results are available online after testing is completed. Information regarding passing scores, remediation options, and retesting dates is given on the second day of testing. There must be a minimum of two months between the initial test dates and retesting. Each test may be repeated only once. The retesting fee is $25.00 per test.

Test scores are valid for a two-year period. If entry into the program is delayed for a longer period of time, applicants must reapply and testing must be repeated.

Applicants are urged to apply at least six months prior to the desired admission date to allow adequate time for completion of all pre-admission requirements.

For a Pre-Entrance Testing Schedule. Click here: PRE-ENTRANCE TESTING SCHEDULE

For Pre-Entrance Testing Dates, Click here: PRE-ENTRANCE TESTING DATES

The pre-entrance prep program is a series of six-week prep courses designed to prepare applicants for admission to the College. Classes are offered in math, reading, writing, and nursing. For a description of the preparation courses and scheduled dates, click here.

We also offer 3 hour writing workshops for testers and re-testers, click here.

When all necessary information is on file, applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. A letter is mailed to successful applicants who are then eligible to start the next class of the pre-requisite course Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics in which there is space available.

All applicants must successfully complete this pre-requisite course or pass a challenge exam. SCI 101 is conducted one day or two evenings a week over a ten-week period. All applicants must complete the course by the end of the tenth week. No time extension is permitted. Applicants who either fail the course or who fail to complete the course within the time allowed will be given the option to repeat the course once. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A grade of C+ must be achieved in order to pass.

Course textbooks can be purchased for $248 (cost subject to change). The cost of the course is $246/credit ($1,107) and must be paid by money order, certified check, Visa or MasterCard. A $100 deposit, which is applied towards tuition, is non-refundable and cannot be held over for the next SCI 101 course. Full payment is due before the course begins. No deferred payments are allowed.

Effective April 2012, the cost of the Selected Topics in Chemistry & Mathematics (SCI 101) course will be $271/credit ($1,220).

Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics Challenge Test

Passing a challenge test administered by the College satisfies the course requirement. (See course description, page 75). After reviewing the syllabus and suggested study materials for this college-level course, applicants may take the challenge test. There is a $200 testing fee. Applicants who fail the challenge test will be allowed to enroll in SCI 101 once. The full course fee will be charged. The challenge test cannot be repeated.

At the orientation for Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics prospective students are given a medical form. As identified on the medical form, the College requires a complete medical history, physical examination, and proof of various immunizations that are required by clinical agencies used by the College. New York State requires college students born on or after January 1, 1957 to be immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella. The completed form, signed by a physician or nurse practitioner, must be on file before registering for a nursing course.

Helene Fuld College of Nursing has articulation agreements with several practical nursing programs for selected direct-continuation students. Articulating students are exempt from taking the reading comprehension, mathematics, and basic nursing skills pre-entrance tests. They are required, however, to take the writing test and must receive a satisfactory score on it. The work experience requirement is waived for articulating students. Applicants must have all of the following to qualify:

	The recommendation of the Director/Curriculum Chairperson
	Achieved a minimum of 85% in each academic area of study and an 85% in clinical practice
	Passed the State Board Examination in practical nursing prior to admission
	Completed a satisfactory interview with a faculty member of the Helene Fuld College of Nursing
	Completed a satisfactory pre-entrance health examination on file at Helene Fuld
	Submitted an application for admission within two years of graduation

Applicants will have the same right to transfer credits in non-nursing courses as all other applicants.

Applicants will be accepted for the next available prerequisite SCI 101: Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics class.

The College has articulation agreements with the following licensed practical nursing programs: Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Mid-Hudson BOCES Career & Technical Center: Dutchess BOCES, Orange-Ulster BOCES and Ulster BOCES, New York City Department of Education Adult Practical Nursing Programs: Brooklyn Adult Learning Center, Goldwater and Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, Rockland County BOCES, Southern Westchester BOCES, VEEB’s School of Practical Nursing Program County of Nassau, Westchester Community College, BOCES of Western Suffolk, Mildred Elley, and The Center for Allied Health Nursing Education in Hackensack NJ.

Upon successful completion of all admission requirements including Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics, applicants will receive an acceptance letter into the program. A non-refundable deposit of $100 toward tuition is required by the date requested in the acceptance letter.

A matriculated student has been formally accepted into the College and may apply for financial aid. Students are accepted into Fall (November) or Spring (April) terms. A non-matriculated student has not yet been formally accepted into the College. A non-matriculated student is not eligible for financial aid.

College courses in the Behavioral Sciences completed with a grade of C, within the ten-year period prior to admission, are transferable. The course title and/or description must be comparable to the required course in each case. Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology courses must be completed with a grade of C+ or better within the ten-year period for transfer credits to be accepted. There is no time limit for English. Transfer credit will only be granted to those who score a “3” on the writing entrance examination.

The nursing sequence must be taken in its entirety at the College.

The College accepts credits earned in Introduction to Psychology, Human Development, and Introduction to Sociology, through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). For more information go online to: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html. To have your results sent to Helene Fuld College of Nursing, enter school code: 2302. All CLEP exam results must be received before starting the program.

After admission, students must complete all course requirements at this College.

New Policy - Effective April 2012

For Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology transfer credits to be accepted:  the courses must be completed with a grade of “C+” or better within five years of admission to the College.