Practical Nursing Admissions

Apply to become a student at FRCC (required).

We recommend all students meet with a Larimer Campus Health Science & Wellness Academic Advisor and a Financial Aid Advisor.

Complete the following prerequisite coursework with a 3.0 GPA or higher. 

• ENG 1021 English Composition I OR
  ENG 1022 English Composition II
• BIO 1006 Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Notes:

• Prerequisites must be completed any time before starting fall practical nursing courses (including summer). 
• If prerequisites are repeated, no more than one D or F in each course is allowed within the previous 5 years.
• Required science courses must be completed within 10 years of entry into the PN program. We will only look at the first two attempts of science courses within those 10 years and will take the higher grade. 

Transfer credits must be evaluated by FRCC transfer credit department prior to the submission of the practical nursing application.

The transfer credit evaluation can take up to 30 days once all documentation is received.

• Complete the HESI A-2 Entrance Exam with a minimum average score of 65% in the following required subjects: Reading Comprehension, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Math. 

• The HESI A-2 may be taken twice in 365 days.   

• Cumulative reports can be used for up to 15 months.  

• Exam offered at FRCC Testing Centers. The proctor fee is approximately $35.

The Spring 2026 application window will open from April 1 -15.

Upload electronic copies of the following documentation to your application:

1. If you’ve completed prerequisites, upload an unofficial copy of your FRCC transcript (no other transcripts will be accepted).
2. HESI Admission Assessment Exam Cumulative Report 
   • All required sections must be submitted on one cumulative report (scores cannot be mixed and matched) 
3. Optional items for additional ranking points
   
   • Related Direct Patient Medical Care Experience via Healthcare Employment Form.
   • Previous Degrees such as Bachelors or Masters degrees in any field.
   • Military Service/Veteran Service – DD Form 214 or CAC Card required.

Retain a copy of all documentation for your records. You will be notified of your placement status via the email(s) used when applying no later than 30 days after the application deadline.  

Incomplete applications will not be processed, nor will the Nursing Department accept any additional materials after the posted deadline. All submitted documents must be clearly legible, fully completed, and contain identifiable information (i.e. your name, student ID, etc.)