
Program Requirements - Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing Program Admission Process
To be considered for admission to the Practical Nursing program at Donnelly College, you must complete the following steps:
- Step 1 - Submit a Donnelly College Application.
- Step 2 - Provide all official transcripts to the Registrar and complete the FAFSA.
- Step 3 - Complete and submit:
- The Nursing Program Application
- Three letters of recommendation (Submit in a manila folder at the front desk)
- Download the Nursing Letters of Reference document here.
- Step 4 - Schedule an appointment with Donnelly's Nursing Intake Coordinator.
Application Deadline
August 2025 LPN Cohort: April 25, 2025
Admissions Requirements
- Valid Photo ID
- Social Security Number
- Pre-admission test (replacing TEAS)
Required Prerequisites (must be completed before admission)
- Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (5 credits) (must be completed within the last five years)
Additional Requirements Upon Acceptance
If accepted into the program, you must also complete:
- Background check and drug screening
- CPR certification (American Heart Association)
- Current vaccines and TB test
- Proof of health insurance (required for clinicals)
Nursing Intake Coordinator