Nursing (RN) Generic Program

The program application is available on this web page only during the application window. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline or outside of the application window(s) will not be considered. Any changes to application dates are published on this page.

January 2025 Admission

Applications for spring 2025 will be accepted from July 8, 2024 until 4 p.m. on September 9, 2024.

Note: The application fee, online application, and all supporting documents must be submitted to complete the Nursing (RN) Generic Program Application Admission Process. All items can be found in the Application Checklist below.

Application Checklist

Each item in the checklist must be completed to be considered as a Registered Nurse (Generic) Program Applicant. Incomplete or partial applications are not considered for admission.

• Apply to the Nursing (RN) Generic program at PHSC via the Bobcat Application Portal during the published application window. Pay the  $25 non-refundable general admission fee for new students.
• Complete the residency requirements (as needed) for new or returning students for general admission and submit any other documents required to complete your general application.
• Pay the $25 non-refundable limited access RN generic track application fee once assessed in the Bobcat Application Portal.

Upload into the Application Portal

• Clear, enlarged copy of current driver’s license.
• Copy of current TEAS test scores with Proficient or Higher in the ATI Academic Preparedness Category. Applicants may only submit one valid set of scores taken within the past two years of the application submission. Scores submitted with the application will be the only ones considered.

Order your official transcripts to be sent to PHSC

• Submit official high school transcript with graduation date indicating receipt of a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma, if not already submitted.
• Submit official transcripts from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC.
• Submit official test  score reports from external agencies, if applicable, for prerequisite courses (i.e., AP, CLEP, IB, etc.).

Please note: Transcripts are due at the time of application for this program.

Additional Requirements

• Confirm that any needed course substitutions or credit shortages have been approved by the application deadline date.
• Transfer credits: If the course prefix and number of an evaluated transfer course is not equivalent to PHSC’s course prefix and number (for example, transfer course does not indicate BSC 1085 3cr), then you will have to meet with an advisor to complete a course substitution and/or credit shortage.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

• Complete the following prerequisite courses with a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher with at least a grade of “C” or higher (must be complete prior to applying for the RN program)

  • BSC 1085, Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
  • BSC 1085L, Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 credit)
  • MAC 1105, College Algebra (3 credits)
  • MCB 2010, Microbiology (3 credits)
  • MCB 2010L, Microbiology Lab (1 credit)
  • PSY 1012, Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

The Nursing (RN) Generic program is generally offered at the West Campus in New Port Richey, Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel or the East Campus in Dade City for program starting in January and the West Campus in New Port Richey, Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel or the North Campus in Brooksville for program starting in August; however, the locations are subject to change.

Licensure and Completion Rates

PHSC NCLEX-RN: Pass Rate

• 2021: 89.39%
• 2022: 87.61%
• 2023: 98.45% 

Completion Rate

• 2022: 62%
• 2023: 36.4%
• 2024: 48.1%