Some programs have specific criteria and requirements in addition to the Application Requirements for All Programs, and the General Admission Criteria for All Programs. If a program has additional criteria and requirements, it will be listed in this section.
Associate Degrees
Nursing - Associate of Science (includes LPN to RN Track)
In order to be accepted into the Associate of Science in Nursing program, including the LPN to RN Advanced Placement track, applicants must meet the Application Requirements for All Programs, the General Admission Criteria for All Programs, and the program-specific criteria and requirements listed below.
ASN and LPN to RN Admission Criteria
(#) Applicants who earned their high school equivalency without college coursework within 5 years from the acceptance term. Applicants who earned their high school equivalency without college coursework greater than five years from the acceptance term must follow transfer student requirements.
(*) All courses must have a grade of C+ or higher.
(@) Science courses taken more than five years prior to desired entry into the program must be repeated. Applicants with an active LPN license applying to the LPN-RN track are exempt from the five-year requirement.
(~) A typo was corrected on 1/5/2024. The previous publication incorrectly listed 2 attempts allowed for each HESI. This typo has been corrected in accordance with the policy outlined under Information for Advanced Placement LPN to RN Students.
**Program-specific admissions criteria for the Associate of Science degrees in Radiation Therapy and Respiratory Care have changed for Spring 2024. To review these changes, please see the Catalog Addendum p. 3 - 4.
All information listed below this alert is related to the policy for Fall 2023.
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Radiation Therapy - Associate of Science
In order to be accepted into the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy program, applicants must meet the Application Requirements for All Programs, the General Admission Criteria for All Programs, and the program-specific criteria and requirements listed below.
Labouré College of Healthcare's Radiation Therapy program has limited capacity. Because this is a limited capacity program, not all applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered acceptance into the program. Offers of acceptance will be made to qualified candidates after consideration of both the minimum criteria for admission and the candidate's overall academic history and progress.
The Admissions Department will extend acceptance offers to qualified candidates until the program has been filled for a particular cohort. Qualified candidates who are not initially offered acceptance will be automatically reviewed for the following cohort.
Radiation Therapy Admission Criteria
(#) Applicants who earned their high school equivalency without college coursework within 5 years from the acceptance term. Applicants who earned their high school equivalency without college coursework greater than five years from the acceptance term must follow transfer student requirements.
(*) All courses must have a grade of C+ or higher.
(@) Science courses taken more than five years prior to desired entry into the program must be repeated.
Pre-Health Professions Pathway via the Associate of Science in Health Science program
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to enter the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy program may discuss their options with their admissions counselor. Options may include applying to the Associate of Science in Health Science program and enrolling in courses that are included in the Pre-Health Professions Pathway.
Respiratory Care - Associate of Science
In order to be accepted into the Associate of Science in Respiratory Care program, applicants must meet the Application Requirements for All Programs, the General Admission Criteria for All Programs, and the program-specific criteria and requirements listed below.
Labouré College of Healthcare's Respiratory Care program has limited capacity. Because this is a limited capacity program, not all applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered acceptance into the program. Offers of acceptance will be made to qualified candidates after consideration of both the minimum criteria for admission and the candidate's overall academic history and progress.
The Admissions Department will extend acceptance offers to qualified candidates until the program has been filled for a particular cohort. Qualified candidates who are not initially offered acceptance will be automatically reviewed for the following cohort.
Respiratory Care Admission Criteria
(#) Applicants who earned their high school equivalency without college coursework within 5 years from the acceptance term. Applicants who earned their high school equivalency without college coursework greater than five years from the acceptance term must follow transfer student requirements.
(*) All courses must have a grade of C+ or higher.
(@) Science courses taken more than five years prior to desired entry into the program must be repeated.
Pre-Health Professions Pathway via the Associate of Science in Health Science program
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to enter the Associate of Science in Respiratory Care program may discuss their options with their admissions counselor. Options may include applying to the Associate of Science in Health Science program and enrolling in courses that are included in the Pre-Health Professions Pathway.
Bachelors Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
In order to be accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program, applicants must meet the Application Requirements for All Programs, the General Admission Criteria for All Programs, and the program-specific criteria and requirements listed below.
Healthcare Administration Admission Criteria
- General Admission Criteria for all Programs
- This program has been designed for individuals holding an associate degree or higher in from an accredited college, or who will transfer 60 or more college credits as follows:
- An associate degree or higher in a healthcare-related field
- Applicants without an associate degree in a healthcare-related field are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office to learn about pathways to the Healthcare Administration program.
OR
- Transfer of 60 or more credits from a regionally accredited college at the 100 or 200 coursework level
- Students must meet the residency requirement of Labouré (30 credits)
- Transfer courses must include successful completion of the following course equivalents:
- HUM Elective (100 level) - 3 credits
- HUM Elective (200 level) - 3 credits
- ETH Elective - 3 credits
- Natural Science Electives (2 courses) - 6 credits
- PSY Elective (100 level) - 3 credits
- PSY Elective (200 level) - 3 credits
- MAT Elective (100 or higher) - 3 credits
Healthcare Administration Application Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
In order to be accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, applicants must meet the Application Requirements for All Programs, the General Admission Criteria for All Programs, and the program-specific criteria and requirements listed below.
RN-BSN Admission Criteria
- General Admission Criteria for all Programs
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- If your GPA falls below a 2.5, please contact the Admissions Office to discuss your options
- A current RN license in good standing. The Admissions Office will verify this through your state licensing agency.
- Current Labouré College of Healthcare Associate of Science in Nursing students or alumni of Labouré who have not yet taken the NCLEX-RN should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their options.
RN-BSN Application Requirements
Certificates
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Certificate
In order to be accepted into the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Certificate program, applicants must meet the Application Requirements for All Programs, the General Admission Criteria for All Programs, and the program-specific criteria and requirements listed below.
IONM Admission Criteria
- General Admission Criteria for all Programs
- This professional certificate program has been designed for individuals holding a Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) Certificate, or an associate degree or higher from an accredited college, or extensive work experience in NDT as follows:
| Bachelor of Science degree or higher |
Majors in Neuroscience or Science preferred. Other concentrations considered. |
| Associate of Science degree |
Concentration in a medical field is required. |
| Associate of Science or Certificate in NDT, holding ABRET credentials |
REEGT or REPT credential required. Sleep credentials will be considered. |
| IONM work experience |
5 years preferred. Requires confirmation of employment and submission of resume. |
IONM Application Requirements
Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) Certificate
In order to be accepted into the Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) Certificate program, applicants must meet the Application Requirements for All Programs, the General Admission Criteria for All Programs, and the program-specific criteria and requirements listed below.
NDT Admission Criteria
NDT Application Requirements
- Essay should be 300 - 500 words on why NDT is important in medicine today, and why you wish to pursue this field. If you have related work experience, you may also use your essay to describe your experience within this field.
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