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RN Program
Whether you are new to nursing or are already an LPN, Ambria's RN program can help you achieve your goal of becoming a professional nurse.
Upon successful completion of the AAS program, graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam to become a registered nurse.
Applicants seeking admission into the AAS program are required to meet the following requirements below. Please note, meeting the admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission until applicants receive a formal acceptance letter.
LPN graduates with an active, unencumbered license in the state of IL have the opportunity to receive course credit and/or proficiency credit for prior coursework.
Deadlines & Mandatory Events
In order to start the program on
January 15, 2025
you must:
- Submit all application documents by
Dec. 15, 2024
- Complete FAFSA (Ambria OPE-ID: 041247) by
Dec. 20, 2024
- Attend Clinial Workshop by
Dec. 20, 2024
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Submit results to
Castle Branch
no later than 3:00 PM on
Dec. 25, 2024
- Background check and drug screening results.
- Proof of COVID vaccine series (both doses + booster)
- If enrolling in NUR 112, ALL other clinical health requirements must be completed as well.
- Register for classes no later than 11:59 PM on
Monday, Jan. 8, 2025
- Attend New Student Orientation on
Jan. 11, 2025
(9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Attend Clinical Orientation from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on
Jan. 26, 2025
*If enrolled in NUR 112
All applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment and must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence.
General Admission Requirements
Achieve 60% or higher on Entrance Exam (TEAS)
Applicants for the RN program* must pass the
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
exam with
a cumulative score of 60%
to demonstrate readiness for Ambria’s nursing program. This is a 3-hour proctored exam held at Ambria’s campus, consisting of four sections: English, Reading, Science and Math.
* Applicants with a valid LPN license are exempt from the entrance exam.
Click here for TEAS study resources including practice tests.
Sign up for the TEAS exam today
Take the Reading Exam or EQUIVALENT
Take the Math Exam or EQUIVALENT
Undergo Background Check and Drug Test
Complete Prerequisites or EQUIVALENT
You are required to complete the following prerequisite courses for the LPN program:
| English Composition
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3
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No expiration
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| Intro to Psychology
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3
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No expiration
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Equivalency
College Board Exams accepted in place of courses:
- CLEP exam accepted with minimum scores of 50
- AP (Advanced Placement) exam accepted with minimum scores of 3
Click here to learn more details about CLEP.
Participate in an RN Admission Interview
An interview by the Dean of Nursing or faculty is part of the RN admission process.
In order to particpate in the interview process, you must have completed the following requirements:
Additional Requirements
Submit Required Documents
Following documents are required to complete your application process.
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Driver's License or State ID or Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency
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Social Security Card
You may submit these documents in two ways:
- Scan the documents and upload them
- Submit documents in person at Ambria's campus
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Apply for Federal Financial Aid
Submit High School Diploma or Equivalent
All applicants must
submit a high school diploma or a GED.
For foreign school graduates only:
High school foreign transcripts must be evaluated by these preferred NACES-member agency.
High school transcripts from foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. high school equivalency by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Upload Your High School Diploma
Complete Nursing Program Admission Application
In order to enroll in our school, you must fill out an application form whether you're registering for an entrance exam, taking a proficiency, exam, signing up for a workshop or enrolling in a class.
Click below to fill out your Nursing Program Admission Application.
Nursing Program Admission Application
Sign Enrollment Agreement
Please meet with your admission advisor to complete this important admission document.
Attend Clinical Compliance Workshop
All applicants must attend this
important
workshop.
This workshop provides a complete overview of the requirements needed for attending clinical sites and registering for classes.
The workshop covers the following topics:
- How to check class schedules
- How to register for classes
- How to check registration eligibility
- How to receive clinical requirements
Sign Up For Clinical Workshop
To meet health requirements, must order package from Castle Branch using code MW59im ($30).
www.castlebranch.com
Meet with an Admission advisor
After completing all of the admission requirements listed above, please make an appointment to schedule a meeting with your admission advisor to finalize the application process.
Click button below to contact your advisor.
Contact Your Admission Advisor
Job outlook for the RN
Click here for detailed information about job outlook for registered nurses.
Bureau of Labor Statistics about Registered Nurses.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
for 2023-2024
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$33,465
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Based on 50 residency credits
Core nursing courses: $690 per credit hour
Gen-ed courses: $345 per credit hour
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| Miscellaneous Fees
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$370
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Uniform and nursing lab kit
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| Student Services Fee
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$600
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Applied every trimester (technology fee, clinical, lab fees)
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| Standardized Exam Fees
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$150
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Applied at the end of each course
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Tuition & Fees are subject to change. Please attend the Info Session for most up-to-date information.
Apply for nursing grants & scholarships.
Apply for federal financial aid.
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Program Outline
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GEN 101
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Academic Success Seminar
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3.00
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HSC 210
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Pathophysiology
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3.00
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HSC 102
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Pharmacology Essentials
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4.00
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NUR 112
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Foundations of Nursing
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6.00
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NUR 113
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Nursing Health Assessment
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2.50
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NUR 115
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Advanced Nursing Skills
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1.00
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NUR 116
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Nutrition
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2.00
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NUR 117-1
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Adult Health Nursing I
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7.00
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NUR 118
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Psychiatric Nursing
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3.50
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NUR 211-1
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Adult Health Nursing II
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5.50
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NUR 212
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Maternity Nursing
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4.00
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NUR 213
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Pediatric Nursing
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3.50
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NUR 214
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Leadership and Management
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4.00
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NUR 215
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RN Capstone
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1.00
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Total
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50
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BIO 110
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Anatomy & Physiology I
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4.00
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BIO 111
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Anatomy & Physiology II
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4.00
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ENG 101
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English Composition 1
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3.00
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PSY 101
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Intro to Psychology
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3.00
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SOC 101
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Intro to Sociology
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3.00
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SPE 101
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Intro to Speech
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3.00
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PSY 201
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Life Span Psychology
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3.00
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BIO 220
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Microbiology
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4.00
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Total
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27
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Degree Awarded: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
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