Admission Steps
New GPA and ATI TEAS requirements will take effect for Fall '24 term
- Students will need a GPA of 3.0 GPA or higher to be considered for the program.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA from the past 5 years.
- ATI TEAS Exam score will need to be a 58.7% or higher to be considered for the program.
Please see the updated Application process below.
- Students need to submit application and documents electronically. (Step #3 in both pathways)
For questions please contact:
Matilda Wolfe
Email: MMWolfe@csi.edu
Phone: 208-732-6702
Location: Main Information Office in Health Sciences & Human Services Building
Please Note:Prospective students must apply and be accepted by the College before making an application to the ASNP. Acceptance to the College does not guarantee acceptance into the ASNP. Official transcripts, from other colleges/universities must be on file with the Office of the Registrar prior to the ASNP application deadline or the application will not be considered.
Layout of Program
The program admits both Fall and Spring semesters.
The first semester nursing course, NURR 110: Fundamentals of Nursing, is a 16-week course offering theory/lab on Monday and Wednesday and clinical on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
The second semester nursing course, NURR 114: Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, is a 16-week course offering theory/lab on Monday and Wednesday and clinical Tuesday or Thursday.
The third semester nursing course, NURR 214: Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, is a 16-week course offering theory/lab on Tuesday and Thursday and clinical on Monday or Wednesday.
The fourth semester nursing courses, NURR 215: Maternal/Newborn & Pediatric Nursing, is an 16-week course offering theory/lab on Thursday and clinical Monday or Wednesday; the NURR 217: Capstone is a 16-week hybrid course focused on NCLEX-RN examination preparation and transition to nursing practice whereby students complete clinical hours with an assigned registered nurse in an approved health care organization.
ATI TEAS Test Information
Applicants are required to take the ATI TEAS Exam prior to the application deadline. To learn more about the TEAS exam please reference About the ATI TEAS; you are encourage to scroll to the bottom of the page and review Questions? You are Not Alone for more information. You can take the TEAS Exam on-campus at a CSI Testing Center or at a PSI National Testing Center. A copy of the ATI TEAS study guide is available at the CSI library and at our outreach centers. Students who are out-of-state or remotely must select either TEAS at ATI or TEAS at PSI option. TEAS must be completed within one (1) year of application; you are encouraged to reference ATI TEAS Prep Products to prepare for the exam.
Traditional ASNP Admission Pathway
Application deadline for fall candidacy is May 12th. (Early fall deadline is April 1st.)
Application deadline for spring candidacy is November 1st. (Early spring deadline is October 1st.)
Applications are now being accepted. Acceptance/Rejection emails will be sent out April 3rd for Early Deadline and May 15th for the Fall semester and October 2nd for Early Deadline and November 2nd for the Spring semester.
The ASNP attempts to accept fifty-six (56) applicants each Fall and Spring semester. Given the competitive nature and rigor of the program, acceptance is ranked according to the criteria identified on the Traditional ASNP Admission Score Sheet. There is not a waitlist; students not accepted will need to reapply.
Early Deadline Info
Students who submit their application prior to falls's deadline of April 1st, or spring's deadline of October 1st and meet ALL admission *qualifications for the program, will be immediately accepted upon approval. If more students are received than are seats available, the point system will apply. Submitting the application prior to this deadline allows the student a chance to complete **compliance documentation early. If compliance has been completed and verified early, the student will be able to register for courses and have the priority of choosing their preferred clinical day of those available.
*Qualifications include all required items listed and all pre-requisites completed. Courses that are in-progress at the time of application will not be counted as completed.
**Compliance requirements are listed in "Post-Acceptance Step" at the end of this Admission Steps web page.
Requirements
All applicants must possess a current CNA certification.
The program requires 73 credits; 40 non-nursing and 33 nursing, see Traditional ASNP Academic Plan.
Pre-requisites must be completed prior to application, whereas co-requisites may be completed prior to or during the identified semester; students are not allowed to progress in the program if co-requisites are not completed prior or during the identified semester. All required non-nursing and nursing courses must be completed with a "C" or better; see ASNP Student Handbook related to the percentage qualifying as a C while in the ASNP.
Required math (MATH 153 Elementary Statistics is preferred as it meets BSN requirements) and science courses must be completed within the last five (5) years.
The ASNP Application and identified documents, on the application form, must be submitted at the time of application or the application will not be considered.
Steps for Application
- Apply to the College
- 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.
- Submit electronic ASNP Application form with the following required documents uploaded on the application form:
- Graduation Audit (found in student MyCSI account).
- If any pre-requisites are a work in progress during the semester the student is submitting application, an updated Graduation Audit must be re-submitted when courses are complete.
- Copy of Current Certified Nursing Assistant
- ATI TEAS Exam Report
- Unofficial Transcripts, obtained from MyCSI account
- Verified CNA Work Experience (as described below). (optional)
- Graduation Audit (found in student MyCSI account).
Printable Checklist for the above mentioned documentation.
How applications will be scored with points:
Licensed Practical Nursing to ASNP Pathway
Application deadline for fall candidacy is May 12th. (Early fall deadline is April 1st.)
Application deadline for spring candidacy is November 1st. (Early spring deadline is October 1st.)
Applications are now being accepted. Acceptance/Rejection emails will be sent out April 3rd for Early Deadline and May 15th for the Fall semester and October 2nd for Early Deadline and November 2nd for the Spring semester.
The ASNP attempts to accept four (4) applicants each Fall and Spring semester. Given the competitive nature and rigor of the program, acceptance is ranked according to the criteria identified on the Traditional ASNP Admission Score Sheet. There is not a waitlist; applicants not accepted will need to reapply.
Early Deadline Info
Students who submit their application prior to falls's deadline of April 1st, or spring's deadline of October 1st and meet ALL admission *qualifications for the program, will be immediately accepted upon approval. If more students are received than are seats available, the point system will apply. Submitting the application prior to this deadline allows the student a chance to complete **compliance documentation early. If compliance has been completed and verified early, the student will be able to register for courses and have the priority of choosing their preferred clinical day of those available.
*Qualifications include all required items listed and all pre-requisites completed. Courses that are in-progress at the time of application will not be counted as completed.
**Compliance requirements are listed in "Post-Acceptance Step" at the end of this Admission Steps web page.
Requirements
All applicants must possess a current LPN license; any state accepted.
The LPN to ASNP completion requires 65 credits; 40 required non-nursing and 25 nursing, see LPN to ASNP Academic Plan. Pre-requisites must be completed prior to application, whereas co-requisites may be completed prior to or during the identified semester; students are not allowed to progress in the program if co-requisites are not completed prior or during the identified semester. All required non-nursing and nursing courses must be completed with a "C" or better, see ASNP Students Handbook related to the percentage qualifying as a C while in the ASNP.
Required math (MATH 153 Elementary Statistics is preferred as it meets BSN requirements) and science courses must be completed within the last five (5) years.
The LPN to ASNP Application and identified documents, on the application form, must be submitted at the time of application or the application will not be processed.
Steps for Application
- Apply to the College
- 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.
- Submit electronic LPN to ASNP Application form with the following required documents uploaded on the application form:
- Graduation Audit (found in student MyCSI account).
- If any pre-requisites are a work in progress during the semester the student is submitting application, an updated Graduation Audit must be re-submitted when courses are complete.
- Copy of Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Can be obtained on Nursys.com
- Intravenous Certification.
- ATI TEAS Exam Report
- Unofficial Transcripts, obtained from MyCSI account
- Verified LPN Work Experience (as described below). (optional)
- Graduation Audit (found in student MyCSI account).
Printable Checklist for the above mentioned documentation.
How applications will be scored with points:
Criminal history for both pathways
A history of a misdemeanor and/or felony within (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.
Post-Acceptance Steps
All students offered a seat in the ASNP must be able to meet the ASNP Required Skills & Abilities at the time of application and during enrollment in the ASNP, commit to the requirements identified in the ASNP Requirements & Estimated Costs and maintain compliance with health care agencies requirements/regulations. Failure to comply with the requirements may result in dismissal of 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 program. These are required before registration into courses, but only after students are accepted.
- Physical (must be done within a year of beginning nursing program)
- BLS CPR (must not expire while in the program)
- Health Insurance (student must be insured for the entire program)
- Vaccinations:
- COVID (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Jassen)
- Flu (will need to be done yearly when available)
- 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)
- Tuberculosis (must be completed yearly)
- Varicella (2 doses of Varicella vaccine or positive titer)
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