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Take your first step toward nursing
Choosing a nursing program is an important decision. Aberdeen Institute’s admissions process gives you an opportunity to understand the training, discuss your goals and review the requirements before enrolling.
Explore the requirements below, then contact our team to discuss your education, available cohorts and next steps.
What you will need to apply
Applicants to the Vocational Nursing program must:
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Provide documentation of high school graduation, a GED or an accepted equivalent.
- Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification.
- Meet the entrance examination requirement, unless an exemption is approved under the school’s transfer-credit policy.
- Complete an admissions interview with the Program Director or designee.
If you completed your education outside the United States, official academic records and an appropriate credential evaluation are required. Admissions can explain acceptable documentation and whether qualifying college transcripts may serve as alternative evidence of high school completion.
Applicants requesting transfer credit must submit official transcripts for evaluation.
Admissions will explain how to provide required identity information, including an SSN or ITIN. Do not enter these numbers or submit medical documents through the website inquiry form.
TEAS entrance examination
Applicants must achieve a minimum TEAS score of 41.7%. The initial examination costs $125, and retakes cost $75.
If you took the TEAS within the past two years, you may submit your official ATI score report to Aberdeen Institute. A verified score meeting the minimum requirement satisfies the examination requirement without taking the test again.
Ask About TEAS TestingWhen to submit your documents
Required admissions documents should be submitted upon enrollment and no later than the first week of class.
Clinical health clearances and related clinical requirements are due before the first clinical rotation. Admissions will provide the applicable forms, checklist and deadlines for your cohort.
From inquiry to enrollment
Start a conversation
Discuss your goals, ask questions and learn about available program formats and cohorts.
Complete the admissions process
Arrange your entrance examination if needed, attend your admissions interview and prepare your required documents.
Review your enrollment information
Review the School Catalog, School Performance Fact Sheet, tuition and fees, program calendar and any agreed payment arrangement.
Prepare to begin
Complete the required enrollment documents and follow admissions instructions for orientation and clinical preparations.
Prepare for clinical training
Clinical training requires additional preparation. Requirements include Aberdeen Institute’s Health and Physical form, required immunization or testing documentation, an active American Heart Association BLS certification, a background check and a drug screening.
These requirements must be completed before your first clinical rotation. Admissions will provide the applicable checklist, forms and submission deadlines. Some requirements involve expenses paid separately by the student.
Ask About Clinical RequirementsLet us help you plan your next step
Contact admissions to discuss your application, TEAS testing, available cohorts and the documents you will need.
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