Admission Steps

Requirements for Admissions:

1. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, calculated either as a cumulative GPA from the past five (5) years or as a GPA specifically from nursing prerequisite courses, whichever is higher. 

2. A minimum ATI TEAS Exam score of 58.7% or higher is required for consideration for admission into the program. Applicants are limited to 3 attempts of the TEAS within a 6-month period and must wait 2 weeks between attempts.

3. Additionally, applicants must hold either a non-expired Certified Nursing Assistant state certification for the Traditional Pathway or a non-expired Licensed Practical Nurse state certification for the LPN to ASNP Pathway. Partially completed certifications are not accepted.

Program Change: Applicants for Fall 2025 cohort only need GPA of 3.0 in nursing pre-requisites; other courses will not be considered in GPA requirement.

Registered Nursing Program Brochure

Deadline Dates for Applications:

• Spring deadline: October 1^st

  • Applications are now being accepted.

  • Acceptance/Rejections will be emailed in the week after deadline dates.

  • There is not a waitlist; students not accepted will need to reapply.

• Fall deadline: June 1^st

Traditional ASNP Admission Pathway

1. Traditional ASNP Academic Plan

   Apply to the College

2. If a transfer student, request to have previous official college/university transcripts sent to the College of Southern Idaho Registrar or request through the National Student Clearing House.
3. Submit electronic form with the following required documents uploaded on the application form:
   
   • Copy of non-expired Certified Nursing Assistant state certification.
   • Unofficial Transcripts (found in student MyCSI account).
     • Unofficial Transcript must show the following courses completed with a "C" or better:
       
       • ALLH 220, BIO 227, COMM GE, MATH 143 or MATH 153, and PSYC 101
   • ATI TEAS Exam Report with a score of 58.7% or higher
   • (Optional) Verified CNA Work Experience (as described in checklist).

    

   Printable Checklist for the above mentioned documentation.

   Scores are considered once applicant pool reaches over 36 applicants for the Traditional ASNP Pathway. 

   • How applications will be scored with points: ASNP Score Sheet

Licensed Practical Nursing to ASNP Admission Pathway

1. LPN to ASNP Academic Plan

   Apply to the College

2. If a transfer student, request to have previous official college/university transcripts sent to the College of Southern Idaho Registrar or request through the National Student Clearing House.
3. Submit electronic form with the following required documents uploaded on the application form:
   • Copy of non-expired Licensed Practical Nurse certification (Can be obtained on Nursys.com).
   • Unofficial Transcripts (found in student MyCSI account).
     • Unofficial Transcript must show the following courses completed with a "C" or better:
       
       • ALLH 220, BIO 227, BIOL 228, COMM GE, MATH 143 or MATH 153, PSYC 101, and SOCY 101
   • Intravenous Certification
   • ATI TEAS Exam Report with a score of 58.7% or higher
   • (Optional) Verified LPN Work Experience (as described in checklist).

    

   Printable Checklist for the above mentioned documentation.

   Scores are considered once applicant pool reaches over 4 applicants for the LPN to ASNP Pathway. 

   • How applications will be scored with points: LPN to ASNP Score Sheet

Post-Acceptance Steps

Students admitted to the ASNP are expected to possess and sustain proficiency as outline in the ASNP Required Skills & Abilities document both at the point of application and throughout their enrollment. 

Furthermore, they are required to adhere to the stipulations outlined in the ASNP Requirements & Estimated Costs document, and to continuously maintain compliance with pertient healthcare agency regulations. Non-compliance with these criteria may lead to dismissal from the program. 

All students admitted into the ASNP are required to adhere to the current ASNP Student Handbook.

The following requirements can be started early in preparation for acceptance into the ASNP. These are required to be completed before the student can register for the program:

• Physical (must be done within six months of acceptance into nursing program)
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR (must not expire while in the program)
• Health Insurance (student must be insured for the entirety of program)
• Vaccinations:
  • COVID (all versions accepted at this time)
    • Exemption can be provided.
  • Flu (will need to be done yearly when available)
    • Exemption can be provided.
  • Hepatitis B (3 doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, OR 2 doses for the Heplisav 2 Shot Hepatitis B vaccine or positive titer)
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella Series (2 doses of the MMR vaccine or positive titers)
  • Tdap (shot is good for 10 years, after which a booster is required)
  • Tuberculosis Test (must be completed yearly)
  • Varicella Series (2 doses of Varicella vaccine or positive titer)

Criminal history for both pathways

A history of a misdemeanor and/or felony within five (5) years may prevent admission and progression while in the program. If admitted, graduation from the ASNP does not result in approval to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination. Inquiries related to approval to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination are directed to the state board of nursing where the individual plans to register for licensure.

Questions about Application or Program?

• Check out our Frequently Asked Questions Page.