HFCN ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT
Helene Fuld College of Nursing strives to make its nursing programs accessible to all those who are passionate about becoming a nurse. In order to achieve this goal, our Admissions Team is focused on providing program information and assisting prospective students through the application process. Listed below is the information for each member of the Admissions Department.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
| Office of Admissions Email: admission@helenefuld.edu Phone: 212-616-7200 |
Maria Gallo Admissions Manager Email: Maria.Gallo@helenefuld.edu Phone: 212-616-7240 |
| Laurie Boxer College Recruiter Email: Laurie.Boxer@helenefuld.edu Phone: 212-616-7255 |
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ADMISSION INFORMATION FOR LPN TO RN APPLICANTS
Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN) has a first come, first serve rolling admissions process. The admission application is an online process using Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS) via https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/. Submitting a NursingCAS application early before the beginning of the start term is strongly encouraged.
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to a pass pre-entrance exam known as the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS Exam), and provide official copies of academic transcripts in order to have their application reviewed. To view information regarding the application process (click here). For additional information regarding your admission process contact the Admissions Office at: admission@helenefuld.edu.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information to be considered for admission. Deliberate falsification of information will disqualify an applicant. It will constitute cause for dismissal, if falsification is discovered after admission. The College of Nursing reserves the right to act as sole judge of the acceptability of an applicant to its program of study.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalency
- United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Current LPN license and registration in a U.S. jurisdiction
- Official transcripts(s) from high school and all colleges attended, including the institution where the LPN license was received, sent directly to NursingCAS.
- A minimum GPA average of 2.0 cumulated from all college or universities attended
- If you attended an international high school or university and your transcript is not in an American format, please have the transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Globe Languages Services (212-227-1994). Have your official evaluated transcripts sent directly to NursingCAS.
- Satisfactory performance on four computer-administered tests in reading comprehension, Mathematics, Science, and English (TEAS Exam) administered by Helene Fuld College of Nursing.
- Passing a 3 credit introductory course in Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics with a C+ or higher at Helene Fuld College of Nursing
- Passing a 2 credit Clinical Nursing Skills course with a C+ or higher at Helene Fuld College of Nursing
- CPR Certification (BLS)
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION AND COURSE FAILURE POLICY
If a student fails a course (any course at HFCN including science, humanities, or nursing), the student may repeat one (1) course, one (1) time. If a student fails a second course, it may result in dismissal from the nursing program in which they are enrolled.
PREREQUISITE COURSE FAILURE POLICY
Any student who is unsuccessful in passing SCI 101 and/or NUR 121 may be dismissed from the program without the option to reapply. Grades in the pre-requisite courses may serve as a predictor of successful progression in a nursing program. Admission and retention of highly qualified students are essential in meeting the demands of the healthcare environment. The policy for dismissal for a failed grade in either of the prerequisite courses while generally not appealable, can be brought in front of the president for reconsideration.
DACA
With a long history of civic engagement, activism and diversity Helene Fuld is committed to removing barriers to college access. DACA students are eligible for the same need-blind admissions policy as US Citizens, permanent residents and eligible non-citizens and no federal law requires applicants to disclose proof of citizenship to gain admission into a U.S. college. DACA applicants follow the same application procedures as other domestic first-year applicants from US high schools. All information provided on the application is confidential.
DACA students in higher education do not qualify for federal financial aid, which means they cannot apply for federal loans, grants, or scholarships. For more information on New York State Higher Education options visit https://www.hesc.ny.gov/
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED OF NURSING APPLICANTS AND STUDENTS
HFCN is committed to producing lifelong learners who will excel in their careers. The HFCN Technical Standards for Core Professional Nursing Competency Performance (Technical Standards) are an integral component of the college academic requirements that identify core professional nursing competencies in five specific domains – Communication, Observation, Cognitive, Motor, and Behavioral and Social Attributes. Nursing students must meet all the requirements of the Technical Standards, with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully progress through and graduate from their respective curricula. These requirements pertain to all student conduct regardless of setting (e.g. classroom/didactic, office, on-campus simulation or off-campus clinical, email communication, etc.).
Individuals interested in applying for admission are encouraged to review the Technical Standards (click here) to become familiar with the skills and abilities required to complete the programs.
PRE-ADMISSION TESTING
Helene Fuld College of Nursing now accepts entrance exams from ATI, NLN or HESI. Please contact the test administrator to schedule the exam and have the results sent directly to admission@helenefuld.edu. Exam results are valid for one year from the date of exam.
ATI TEAS Assessment
https://atitesting.com/teas/register
HESI Assessment
https://evolve.elsevier.com/education/hesi/hesi-admission-assessment-exam/
NLN Assessment
https://ondemand.questionmark.com/home/405669/user/register
ARTICULATING STUDENTS
Helene Fuld College of Nursing has articulation agreements with several practical nursing programs for selected direct-admission students. Articulating students are exempt from taking the entrance tests. They must successfully complete Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics and Clinical Nursing Skills courses or the challenge examinations at Helene Fuld College of Nursing. Applicants must have all of the following to qualify:
- The recommendation of the Director/Curriculum Chairperson from the institution you received your LPN
- Achieved a minimum of 85% in each academic area of study and an 85% in clinical practice
- Submitted an application for admission within two years of graduating from LPN school.
- Passed the NCLEX-PN exam prior to admission
- Satisfied all compliance requirements listed in Castle Branch (CB)
- Submitted a NursingCAS application
ARTICULATING SCHOOLS
- Clara Barton H.S.
- Eastern Suffolk BOCES
- Dutchess BOCES
- Jersey College (Formally known as “The Center for Allied Health & Nursing Education, New Jersey”)
- Mildred Elley
- Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
- Rockland County BOCES
- VEEB’s School of Practical Nursing Program County of Nassau
- Western Suffolk BOCES
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 and Clinical Nursing Skill Class.
SELECTED TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY & MATHEMATICS (SCI 101)
The tuition for these courses must be paid by money order, certified check, Visa or MasterCard. Full payment is due on at the time of registration. No deferred payments will be accepted. Additional expenses include textbook fees and lab supply fees. Financial aid cannot be utilized for this course.
All applicants must successfully complete this pre-requisite course. 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.
ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
Once the applicant has passed the TEAS exam (or clearance for direct admission), the applicant will be contacted by the admissions office to discuss registration for pre-requisite courses. A one-time non-refundable Enrollment Deposit of $100 is required at this time. This deposit is held on the applicant account during the pre-req period as a conditional acceptance at Helene Fuld College of Nursing and will be applied to tuition following successful completion of SCI 101 and NUR 121.
CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS (NUR 121)
The tuition for this course must be paid in full at the time of registration. No deferred payments will be accepted. Additional expense may include textbooks. Financial aid cannot be utilized for this course.
All applicants must successfully complete this pre-requisite course, and it may be taken concurrently with SCI 101. A minimum grade of C+ must be achieved in order to successfully pass the course.
COMPLIANCE (CASTLE BRANCH) REQUIREMENTS
Prior to starting the program, all students enrolled in all programs at HFCN must meet compliance requirements as listed in Castle Branch (CB). Castle Branch is a central repository for all regulatory documents.
All students are required to complete CB onboarding. CB requirements include, but are not limited to the following:
- Background check
- Physical examination (on approved HFCN PE form)
- Immunizations
- Proof of LPN Licensure
- Proof of health insurance
- CPR Certification (BLS)
- Drug screen
- COVID 19 requirements – recommended by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC)
In addition, New York State (Public Health Law 2165) requires individuals born on or after January 1, 1957 to be immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). New York State (Public Health Law 2167) also requires all students to complete a Meningococcal Meningitis Response form.
Prior to starting into the nursing program all students must meet all compliance requirements as indicated in Castle Branch. To create an account with Castle Branch, go to https://portal.castlebranch.com
Students are required to maintain compliance for all requirements during the entire program length. Any student who is found non-compliant risks administrative dismissal from the college, and at minimum, will receive a registration hold until all requirements are met.
TRANSFER CREDITS AND CREDIT BY EQUIVALENCY TESTING
Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN) accepts transfer credits after thorough review of transcripts submitted prior to the start of the student program. Transcripts received after the student has started the program will not be reviewed.
- Students may be limited in the number of transferring credits from outside institutions, and the final approval for all transfer credit will be at the discretion of HFCN.
- Transfer credit will only be considered for courses completed at accredited institutions, and courses that are recorded on official transcripts.
- Science credits must have been completed within a two-year period.
- Transfer credit will only be considered for non-science courses completed within the last 5 years.
- Transfer credits will not be accepted for nursing courses.
- Transfer courses are evaluated individually. HFCN reserves the right to determine what constitutes an academic course.
- Students enrolled in a course at another institution with a course end date that ends after the given deadline must inform the Registrar’s Office in writing.
- Students will have two weeks from the last day of their course to submit an official transcript.
- Transfer credit will only be considered for courses receiving a grade of 78 or higher.
- Students who earned a Pass (P) as a grade must submit proof of their earned course grade in numeric format.
- Transfer credit may be considered for courses completed at institutions outside the United States The student must submit a WES (World Education Service) evaluation to be considered for transfer.
The College accepts credits earned in Introduction to Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Introduction to Sociology, through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) for applicants who have already taken the college level course level, but the credits are over five years. The acceptable score for CLEP is 55%. For more information on CLEP scores go online to: https://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 registering for the term. All students must complete all course requirements at Helene Fuld College of Nursing. If you need any additional information regarding your transfer credits, do not hesitate to contact us at: registrar@helenefuld.edu