Admission Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse applicants who seek advanced standing in the RN Program should complete the following in addition to the above admission requirements:
- Verification of current Pennsylvania Practical Nurse licensure.
- A cumulative point average of 2.0 or better in practical nursing school.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Documentation of satisfactory completion of college-level Anatomy and Physiology 1 with laboratory component (not older than three years).
- Download reference form and complete a professional references. The professional reference must be completed by a direct manager or supervisor if working, or an instructor/clinical instructor if the applicant is a student.
- All LPNs who are will be required to complete Semesters II through V.
- Accepted LPNs will be required to attend an orientation prior to enrolling in Semester II.
*Courses greater than 5 years old may be considered for practicing LPNs
Application Deadlines
Full Time Program LPN-RN
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Classes begin January 5, 2026
Part Time Program LPN-RN
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Classes begin August 17, 2026
Admission Process
Step 1: Complete an application
Apply online for admission to the AHN Schools of Nursing.
- Complete all elements of the application.
- All applications require a $50 non-refundable fee. Fee waived if attending an information session. Applications will not be processed until the required fee is submitted.
Step 2: Register for and take the ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Assessment
Testing is required for the LPN to RN track. Testing is offered on the campus of Citizens School of Nursing. Contact the admissions office to register for the on-site examination.
- All applicants are required to pay a $75 entrance examination fee. This fee must be paid no later than five (5) days prior to your schedule testing date.
Find out more about the ATI® Fundamentals of Nursing testing.
Step 3: Submit required transcripts/proof of eligibility to study at the post- secondary level
- Official copy of High School Transcript including required course work and date of graduation.
- In lieu of a High School diploma, an original copy of the GED certificate with test scores.
- Post-secondary education transcripts
- Official transcripts must be submitted for all prior post-secondary education completed. This includes any college, university, nursing, technical and/or vocational program.
