Admission Requirements for the Vocational Nursing Program

Oxman College is committed to admitting students from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, gender, age, nationality, religious beliefs, or political affiliations. Below are the detailed admission requirements for the Vocational Nursing program.

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General Admission Requirements

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

   • Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited institution or an equivalent certificate.

   • The applicant must be at least 18 years old (official ID required for verification).

2. Transcript Submission

   • Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the high school and any previous colleges to the Office of Admissions.

3. Complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of B or above.

       A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all pre-requisite courses.

   4. Applicants from Foreign High Schools

       If the applicant completed high school outside of the United States, they must

       provide an evaluated copy of their foreign high school diploma.

   5. Enrollment Agreement

       All applicants must complete the Enrollment Agreement before admission.

   6. Financial Arrangements

       Applicants must complete their financial arrangements before starting the program.

   7. Nationwide Background Criminal Check (LiveScan, FBI, and DOJ)

​      Complete a background check during the prereq course

 

   8. Proof of Vaccinations

• Proof of the following vaccinations is required:

  • Mumps, Measles, Rubella

  • Varicella

  • Hepatitis B

  • Annual TB skin test or Chest X-ray

  • Annual flu shot

​   9. Physical Exam
   10. Drug Testing

        Applicants must pass a 10 Panel Drug Test.

   11. Hospital approved Fire Card (blue card good for four years) as required by clinical facilities.
   12. American Heart Association approved CPR Card as required by clinical facilities

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Admission Examination

1. TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic Skills)

   • Applicants can submit TEAS test scores from outside institutions. A minimum score of 75% is required for admission.

2. HESI A2 (Health Education Systems Incorporated A2)

   • Applicants may also take the HESI A2 exam. The minimum required composite score is 75% (covering Math, Reading, and Grammar). The entire exam must be completed in a single session.

   • Higher scores in these areas will be given preference in the admissions process.

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English Language Proficiency

• All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in both verbal and written English.

• English language proficiency will be assessed through the entrance test and the admission interview.

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Selection Process

• The applicants who meet the minimum requirements and earn the highest points based on the departmental rubric will be selected for the current cohort.

• In case more qualified applicants exist than spots are available in a given cohort, those who are not admitted will have the opportunity to reapply for future cohorts.