Program Requirements

Registered Nurse - Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Steps to Apply for Admission to the Registered Nursing Program

To be considered for admission to the Registered 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

June 2025 Evening Cohort: March 28, 2025

Admissions Requirements

Active LPN license in Kansas (15 credits)
IV Certification (must be completed before clinicals begin)
Valid Photo ID
Social Security Number
Pre-admission test (replacing TEAS)

Required Prerequisites (must be completed before admission)

Composition I (3 credits)
Composition II or Public Speaking (3 credits)
Psychology (3 credits)
Pathophysiology (3 credits) (must have been taken in the last five years)
Nutrition (3 credits)

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