Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing Program Sheet (updated 10-2024)

Practical Nursing Program Sheet (updated 10-2024)

How To Apply

To complete admissions for Practical Nursing program applicants must submit all general admissions requirements, Practical Nursing program specific requirements, and documents for points by the published deadline to be considered. Acceptance is competitive based on a point system. Completion of admissions does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

If you want to know more about the program and gain points towards admissions, you can register to attend a Practical Nursing Information Session.

General Admissions Requirements

Please submit to Student Services Office at 1100 Liberty Street, Knoxville TN 37919

• Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online – the website is www.fafsa.ed.gov  and our school code is 004025.
• Complete the Application for Enrollment form online at www.tcatknoxville.edu and select APPLY NOW for the Fall trimester.
• Submit the additional program requirements listed below. 

IMPORTANT: If you have foreign transcripts you will need to submit an English translated version of your transcript and an education evaluation both must obtained through the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please visit their website at www.naces.org for more information.

Practical Nursing Program Admission Requirements

• Student must be 18 years of age by the start of class.

• A copy of an official high school transcript or its equivalent, or a scanned copy of a standard high school diploma. 

• Proof of below immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 2 series immunization (2 shots) OR a titer showing immunization within the last year’s time

  • Varicella: 2 series immunizations (2 shots) OR a titer showing immunization to chickenpox within the last year’s time

  • Adult Hepatitis B: 3 series immunizations (3 shots) OR a titer showing immunization within the last year’s time OR proof of the series in progress

  • TDAP (Tetanus): Within 10 years of the start date. 

• Take and pass the HESI Exam. Exam covers Math and Reading Comprehension and the cost is $40.00. Passing scores are 70 in math and 70 in reading exam.
• Provide current CPR card certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association in BLS for Healthcare Providers which covers basic life support in infant, child, adult, choking and AED.
  
  Applicants are responsible for submitting a copy of their HESI scores with their application because scores are not automatically linked with other application documents on the date of their exam. 
   

2025 HESI Examination Schedule

According to CDC guidelines, you may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and infectious materials while in this program.