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97%
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Tomorrow’s nursing leaders start here.
Is it your vision help build healthier tomorrows for your community? Nursing can provide a stable, well-paid career with endless opportunities for advancement. Let’s do this together.
Research College of Nursing (RCoN) students are compassionate, critical thinkers and courageous leaders looking to make a difference. Here you will find tools to be successful today and in the future. Below you will learn what it takes to gain early admission as a high school senior or college freshman.
Through a program we like to call “EA(RN) it” we help students on their journey from an Early Admit to a Bachelor’s prepared registered nurse (RN).
What is Early Admit?
Typically nursing school candidates are considered for admission when entering their sophomore year of college. Early Admits are eligible to secure their spot in RCoN’s traditional BSN (TBSN) track as a high school senior or college freshman.
If you have already started taking pre-requisite courses please see our TBSN page for more information on program eligibility.
Early admission requires a minimum 3.0 high school GPA with a minimum 22 ACT or 3.2 high school GPA with minimum 21 ACT. Early admission students must achieve an ATI TEAS® minimum score of Proficient Academic Preparedness Level. It is recommended this test be taken after completing a minimum of 30 college credits.
Early admission timelines
Do you meet ACT and GPA requirements?
- Students should apply starting September of their senior year in high school through the fall of their freshman year in college.
- Acceptance made on a rolling admission basis.
- Nursing coursework begins each August.
- TEAS scores should be submitted no later than June 1 for the August start.
Earn your BSN within two years
While there are several education pathways to becoming a nurse, you do not need to have your CNA, LPN or ADN to begin earning a BSN from RCoN. We offer a BSN which opens the door to higher earning potential and career advancement for an aspiring registered nurse (RN).
You have the flexibility to complete the first 60 credit hours of pre-requisites at any regionally accredited college or university of your choice. Most students complete pre-requisites in two years, often at a community college, then transfer to RCoN for their final two years of nursing curriculum. Our graduates are prepared to sit for NCLEX-RN licensure and become top candidates for some of the most competitive nursing roles.
We’re here to help you along the way! Our admissions team is happy to answer any questions about transfer credits before you enroll in pre-requisite courses.
As an RCoN student you will gain exceptional nursing faculty who serve as life-long mentors and coaches. RCoN’s commitment to each nursing student on their journey to becoming a confident clinician is demonstrated through our many free academic support services.
Additionally, we proudly offer the region’s largest Dedicated Education Unit program that pairs you one-on-one with a staff nurse for a more in-depth learning experience than a traditional nursing school clinical.
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Tuition Assistance
Estimate your costs
Earning your BSN can be realistic and affordable. You may qualify for a wide range of scholarships, grants and financial aid available from federal aid and private programs.
Exclusively at RCoN, the HCA Midwest Health Work Loan Forgiveness program will cover up to 75% tuition for eligible BSN students. You can take advantage of this tuition assistance in exchange for a two-year work commitment as an RN at an HCA Midwest Health facility. Please visit the loan FAQ page to learn more.
Looking for a ballpark figure? We did the math for you on what to expect per semester. Please note rates and tuition are subject to change.
| Junior Year (for students entering August 2023) | Senior Year(for students entering August 2023) |
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| Tuition $19,260 | Tuition $19,260 |
| Fees $1,900 | Fees $1,900 |
| HCA Work Loan Forgiveness ($14,445) | HCA Work Loan Forgiveness ($14,445) |
| Your Cost $6,715 | Your Cost $6,715 |
Why nurses and employers trust RCoN
Name: Tara
Completed Pre-reqs at: Metropolitan Community College – Longview
Why RCoN: I choose RCoN for their NCLEX pass rate! In the fall I met with the admissions director before I applied. She told me about the class we take as seniors that will help prepare us for NCLEX. Leslie also helped me create a whole plan for completing my pre-requisites at MCC.
I also liked the small class sizes because I grew up in such a small town. I took a tour of the college with Student Ambassadors and I think it’s unique that RCoN is in the basement of the hospital. I found that fun.
My biggest goal is to go through school without debt and I’m on track for that thanks to the scholarships available at RCoN and The Research Foundation.
The support that RCoN offers is amazing. The tutoring is completely free. RSNA focuses on fun things outside of school. You don’t have to try finding those fun things outside of school on your own, they’re all provided to you.
Everyone wants you to succeed. Professors are so helpful.
Advice for future nursing students: RCoN hosts a lot of things - take advantage! I went to Summit Tech for Allied Health and got a bunch of exposure to health-related occupations. I wish I would have done nursing specific.
If it’s an interest get on the Early Admit newsletter where you learn about these opportunities like to tour our college or do the Explore RCoN summer program.
As an Ambassador we do campus tours and go visit area high schools. Explore all your options. If you are considering nursing apply for the Early Admit BSN. You don’t have to go just because you apply, but you have a spot if you want to.
Name: Emma
Completed Pre-reqs at: Metropolitan Community College
Why RCoN: I chose RCoN because it was financially accessible and that motivated me to pursue my dream career. I can see that RCoN wants students to succeed. I think students will want to attend RCoN because it makes the nursing profession more accessible. For me, and I think other students RCoN gives individuals hope that they can and will create a better future for themselves.
Advice for future nursing students: My advice for future nursing students is to never doubt yourself, you can do hard things!
100% employment rate
$188k+ scholarship funds awarded through The Research Foundation
Small class/clinical sizes
Many of our students have RN job offers prior to graduation and 100% of our nursing graduates are employed in their field within six months of graduating. These inspiring nurses dedicate themselves each day to a rewarding career. Hear why more than 6,000 nurses chose Research College of Nursing for a unique and life-changing career opportunity.
Campus Tour
Shadow RCoN Students
High school juniors and seniors can follow an RCoN student ambassador to attend lectures, labs or simulation. See what nursing school is really like!
Explore RCoN
Explore RCoN is an immersive summer nursing experience for rising high school juniors and seniors. Learn hand-on nursing skills and shadow a nurse for a day within HCA Midwest Health.